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Carlisle Castle Castle Way, Carlisle CA3 8UR

Carlisle Castle

3856 Reviews
Museum,Historical landmark,Castle,Tourist attraction
  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday10 AM–4 PM
  • Sunday10 AM–4 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
Carlisle Castle Castle Way, Carlisle CA3 8UR

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Carlisle Castle | English Heritage | Carlisle Castle was a constantly updated working fortress until well within living memory. Now its rich and varied visitor attractions reflect its long and eventful history.

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Website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/carlisle-castle/
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+443703331181
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Castle Way, Carlisle CA3 8UR
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Hours

  • FridayClosed
  • Saturday10 AM–4 PM
  • Sunday10 AM–4 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • WednesdayClosed
  • ThursdayClosed
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Features

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Good for kids

Recommended Reviews

Lynden Flack
22.03.2024
Carlisle Castle
Beautiful castle, really shows the history of the North West of the country. Loved seeing it and the historical culture of the engineering works. You get a real feel of Tudor England in here
Michael Lees
12.03.2024
Carlisle Castle
A castle of contrasts, it is still an active military site with a cadet headquarters and TA base as well as retaining its identity as a historic seat of power.It also has a small but excellent military museum and a café to enjoy a cuppa and a slice of cake.Well worth a visit.
Matt Staples
26.02.2024
Carlisle Castle
We've visited a lot of castles as a family, so it was interesting to see Carlisle castle for the first time. While there is no doubt it's a castle, the impact of modern military use has completely changed the feel I imagine the place used to have. Still very interesting. There is also a military museum on site which was excellent.
Andrew Thomas
23.02.2024
Carlisle Castle
An impressive castle with imposing keep, and large grounds housing a military museum and small café. Lots to see inside so a good attraction for a wet day.Tickets can be bought at the gatehouse or in advance online, but it wasn't too busy even in summer. The grounds are dog friendly.There's lots of history on display, from the Tudor period up to World War II. Great views over the city from the walls. Keep a look out for the wall carvings in the keep, believed to date back to the 15th century.There's a large parking lot a couple of minutes walk from the castle, and the railway station is close by.
Charles Henderson
15.02.2024
Carlisle Castle
First visit to this excellent castle. As an avid reader of PF Chisholm it was great to visit a core location from the books. Excellent regimental museum in the castle. Highly recommended.
Roelof Potters
15.02.2024
Carlisle Castle
It is a very nice castle to visit but it is just a visit. Not much has been done to highlight or even experience it's rich and important history. That's what you see more often at English Heritage sites. The staff knows a lot, but they try to tell everything at the ticket counter. And you want to know when you're in the castle.The cafe is very limited and carefully hidden, even to the extend that the waitress was depressed but this too
Jamie Titchener
08.01.2024
Carlisle Castle
Been here a few times over the years. The castle always impresses me. I've been round the castle and the military museum before and they are very interesting. I find English Heritage properties generally better value than a lot of historic properties. Book online in advance and save 10%.
Paula Thorne 7
04.01.2024
Carlisle Castle
Unplanned visit to Carlisle Castle today. Really interesting and informative of how our ancestors lived. The war museum was very moving with all the pictures and explanations of the wars gone by. Would have stayed in there longer but too hot for my dogs.
Randy
21.12.2023
Carlisle Castle
Not the picturesque juggernaut that some English castles can be, but a very nice visit. A good balance between some of the un-restored castles and the over commercialized castles found elsewhere. Warden's quarters and the tower in the keep allow you to get a glimpse of living quarters. Guides/volunteers are very nice and knowledgeable.
Richard Moore
20.12.2023
Carlisle Castle
Another fantastically looked after English Heritage site. Rich in history with loads to explore and learn about. The staff as ever are a wash with knowledge of the site, they make the experience that much enjoyable.

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Castle Way, Carlisle CA3 8UR
Carlisle Castle