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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in City of Carlisle

  

City of Carlisle Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about City of Carlisle

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City of Carlisle history

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The Local Government Act 1972 established the City of Carlisle as a local government district of the new shire county of Cumbria on 1 April 1974. The new dual local authorities had been running since elections in 1973. The act created a two-tier metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties and districts throughout the country.

City of Carlisle geography / climate

The City of Carlisle is located at the extreme north of North West England. The city is traversed by several major rivers, including the Caldew, Eden, and Petteril. It is bisected by the M6, A74(M) motorways and the Solway Firth, which forms the western section of the Anglo-Scottish border.

You can visit City of Carlisle places with Walkfo City of Carlisle to hear history at City of Carlisle’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo City of Carlisle has 68 places to visit in our interactive City of Carlisle map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout City of Carlisle, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at City of Carlisle places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to City of Carlisle & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit City of Carlisle Places Map
68 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo City of Carlisle tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in City of Carlisle

  

Best City of Carlisle places to visit

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City of Carlisle has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied City of Carlisle’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo City of Carlisle’s information audio spots:

University of Cumbria The University of Cumbria opened its doors in 2007. It has its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London.

Cumbria House Cumbria House is a municipal building in Botchergate, Carlisle. It is the headquarters of the Cumbrian County Council.

Carlisle Citadel Carlisle Citadel or The Citadel is a former medieval fortress on English Street in Carlisle, Cumbria. It comprises two towers, the Nisi Prius Courthouse and the former Crown Court.

Carlisle Civic Centre Carlisle Civic Centre is a municipal building in Carlisle, England. It is located in the Rickergate, Carlisle. The Civic Centre was built in the 1960s.

Old Town Hall, Carlisle The Old Town Hall is a Grade I listed building in Carlisle, England. It is a municipal building in the Market Place, Carlisle.

Carlisle Guildhall Carlisle Guildhall is an historic building in Carlisle, Cumbria. It is a Grade I listed building, listed on 1 June 1949. The upper floors now house a museum.

Carlisle Tithe Barn Carlisle Tithe Barn is an historic building in Carlisle, Cumbria. It is Grade I listed building, listed on 1 June 1949.

Milecastle 65 Milecastle 65 (Tarraby) was a milecastle on Hadrian’s Wall (grid reference NY40855793) Mile Castle 65 was located in Tarraby.

Milecastle 66 Milecastle 66 (Stanwix Bank) was a milecastle on Hadrian’s Wall (grid reference NY39735678) Milecastle was built in the early Roman era.

Hadrian’s Camp Hadrian’s Camp was a military installation on the line of Hadrian’s Wall at Houghton in Cumbria, England.

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