art and culture in carlisle...

Old Tullie House

Elegant Jacobean town house set in landscaped gardens that reflect the type of plants grown in Roman and Jacobean times. Inside there are paintings and drawings by noted pre-Raphaelite painters and Carlisle-born artists (including Samuel Bough, William Henry Nutter and Winifred Nicholson), as well as a fine collection of English porcelain. more details 

The Sands Centre

Varied programme of high quality drama, concerts, orchestras, ballet, musicals, comedy and much more. Café and licensed bar. Tickets can also be bought through Ticketweb.

Vue Cinema

Multi-screen cinema showing all the latest releases.

West Walls Theatre 

Annual programme of plays ranging from light comedy to serious drama. Bar and refreshments. Disabled access.

Stanwix Arts Theatre

Touring theatre, dance, music and comedy.