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Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/carlislecastle

Impressive and formidable, Carlisle Castle amply repays exploration of its absorbing 900-year history. Long commanding the especially turbulent western end of the Anglo-Scottish border, Carlisle has witness many conflicts and sieges.

Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/carlislecastle

Discover 900 years of history and explore the tumultuous life of Carlisle Castle and its characters, in a new exhibition.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01228618781, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle: Artist and Patron This is the first comprehensive exhibition of George Howard’s work

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01228618781, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Groundbreaking exhibition will explore the hidden world of Freemasonry.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01228618781, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

The exhibition will showcase the works of artists from across the North West.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01228 618718, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is an excellent choice for a great day out for all of the family.

Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01228 618781, www.tulliehouse.co.uk

This exhibition will explore the interlocking landscapes of the South Solway Firth.

Blackfriars, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UF, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 52198

Church, 1778, fourth building on Roman site, founded by St Cuthbert 685AD, it has a moving pulpit along with 14thC and modern stained glass.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 548151, Email, www.carlislecathedral.org.uk

Cathedral dating from 1122, with fine carved wood and stonework. Stained glass from 14th to 20thC. Gift shop, restaurant and treasury exhibition.

The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 535169, Email, www.carlislecathedral.org.uk

Cathedral dating from 1122, with fine carved wood and stonework. Stained glass from 14th to 20thC. Gift shop, restaurant and treasury exhibition.

The Lodge, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 625600, Email, www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Carlisle Tourist Information Centre (TIC) has taken up temporary residence at 'The Lodge' situated at the entrance to the Carlisle Cathedral grounds on Castle Street.

Green Market, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01228 618718, Email, www.tulliehouse.co.uk/guildhall-museum

The Guildhall was originally a row of shops and workshops attached to a wealthy merchant's house. It has been owned by Carlisle City Council since the 1400s and is now home to a museum of civic history.