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The Top 20 Attractions around Carlisle

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Carlisle. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Carlisle is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Hadrian's Wall

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On each site where you visit the remains of Hadrian's Wall you see what hard labour this required. Many men must have suffered greatly while working on this wall.

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Lanercost Priory

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This impressive Augustinian priory, founded around 1169, is just a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall. Its ruins tell stories of kings, wars, and pilgrims. King Edward I stayed here in …

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Birdoswald Roman Fort

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On a strategic rise above the River Irthing lies Birdoswald Roman Fort (Banna), one of the best-preserved forts along Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD, it housed troops from countries …

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Carlisle Cathedral

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Carlisle Cathedral was founded as an Augustinian priory in 1122 and became a cathedral in 1133. Whilst Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals, it is not short …

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Hare Hill, Hadrian's Wall Ruins

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Hare Hill is the tallest surviving section of Hadrian's wall at about 3m high. It may well have survived as this section of the wall was built against in medieval times.

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Carlisle Castle

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Carlisle Castle, built in 1092 by William II, is an imposing medieval fortress on the edge of Carlisle city center, near Hadrian's Wall. The castle played a key role in …

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Bewcastle Cross in St Cuthbert's Churchyard

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The Bewcastle Cross. This 7th-century Anglo-Saxon cross is one of the oldest and most exquisite in Europe. It still stands in its original location in the church garden and is …

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Ruins of Bewcastle Castle

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The ruins of Bewcastle Castle lie mysteriously tucked away in the northeastern corner of an old Roman fort in Cumbria. The original castle was built around 1092 on the foundations …

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Rickerby Park War Memorial

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Rickerby Park is part of a gorgeous stretch of greenspaces along the River Eden, which meanders through the heart of Carlisle. It's a traditional Victorian parkland, which can easily be …

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Scotland–England Border at Gretna Green

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Here, at Gretna Green you are greeted by a large brown sign saying "Scotland welcomes you". It marks the international border between England and Scotland.

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The Top 20 Attractions around Carlisle

Hadrian's Wall

Lanercost Priory

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Carlisle Cathedral

Hare Hill, Hadrian's Wall Ruins

Carlisle Castle

Bewcastle Cross in St Cuthbert's Churchyard

Ruins of Bewcastle Castle

Rickerby Park War Memorial

Scotland–England Border at Gretna Green

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