Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Castle    

www.english-heritage.org.uk
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(1.4K) · Castle in Carlisle, United Kingdom
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The grounds and interior spaces at Carlisle Castle are open. Measures are still in place to keep everyone safe, and you need to book your visit in advance. Find out more below.

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Feb 19, 2025
Lovely day out! The staff were lovely, in particular Emily who was very knowledgeable about the castle and so helpful and friendly! Lovely to see an enthusiastic worker!Full review by History L
Feb 16, 2025
Carlisle Castle is an impressive fortress on the edge of the pedestrianised City Centre. From the one room devoted to its history I learned that it is the most besieged castle in England with a fasci…Full review by Jonathan P
Jan 31, 2025
As an EH members entry was free, and we did guided ourselves around the castle. The castle is in a reasonable condition and there are lots of rooms and the battlements to walk around but unfortunatel…Full review by Peter R
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Standing close to the Carlisle Cathedral, this medieval fortress was built to guard the region more than 900 years ago. One of the oldest c…
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Facts

Owner:English Heritage
Type:Castle

Questions & answers

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Does Carlisle castle hold living history reenactment events?
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No but funny enough my grandson does enactments not sure about what era but they use swords and shields they practice most Sundays at the back of the castle in the park …
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No but funny enough my grandson does enactments not sure about what era but they use swords and shields they practice most Sundays at the back of the castle in the park mornings I think
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Can I bring my dog for coffee in the castle tomorrow?
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l think so as long as they are on a lead. l don't own a dog so not sure, sorry
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This page says the castle is only open on weekends when it is open every day.
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As far as I know it's open every day(except Christmas & new year etc)but the opening hours reduce in the winter.
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What about parking in motorhome.
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We parked on Sainsbury’s car park and had time for lunch in town before going to the castle. Mind you we didn’t do much more than look at the poppies and a wander round. You …
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We parked on Sainsbury’s car park and had time for lunch in town before going to the castle. Mind you we didn’t do much more than look at the poppies and a wander round. You are restricted to 2.5 hours free parking at Sainsbury’s.
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what is the torch walk like
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Sorry this took so long to answer. We didn't do the torch walk, so I cannot give an honest review.
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Answer by Monica J · Dec 6, 2017
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What will my welcome pack contain?
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