Holidays and short breaks guide 2011

www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Find yourselfWith a holiday or short break in historic Carlisle, you can relive the fascinating

heritage of a 2,000 year city, indulge in some serious shopping then relax in

accommodation of the highest quality. Close by in Hadrian’s Wall Country, you

can marvel at the legacy of a once mighty Empire, walk or cycle through beautiful

countryside or unwind by tranquil lakes and streams.

Contents...Introducing Carlisle05 Historic Carlisle...

07 ...alive with History

09 Walk in the footsteps of legionnaires

11 ...explore the Wall

Great days out13 Hidden Treasures

15 Shop ‘til you drop

17 Find adventure

19 Take time out

21 The Winter City

23 What’s on in Carlisle

Where to stay27 Choosing your accommodation

29 Accommodation listings

38 Places to Eat

42-43 How to get here & Useful maps

44 Tourist Information

Above: Bitts Park, Carlisle | Lanercost Priory | Carlisle Castle

Aberdeen

Dundee

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Newcastle

Carlisle

Manchester

Liverpool

LondonCardiff

Hull

Stranraer

Belfast

Dublin

Leeds

Birmingham

Many official cycle ways | Shopping in Carlisle | Top class restaurants | Illuminating the Wall 2

Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Castle | The Key to Carlisle Castle © English Heritage | Citadel | Carlisle Cathedral | Musketeer | Cursing Stone 6Fun at Carlisle Castle © English Heritage | Carlisle Cathedral5

In its 2000 year history, Carlisle has seen Celts, Romans, warring families and invading armies leaving alegacy for you to explore. In Carlisle’s Historic Quarter, you will find a castle, cathedral and museums in acompact area, criss crossed with ancient thoroughfares. Within its confines, you can learn about the past,away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The magnificent Castle, founded in 1092

by William the Conquerer’s son, stands as

testament to years of feuding over the

English-Scottish border. Once the prison

of Mary Queen of Scots and home to the

King’s Own Royal Border Regiment, you can

explore its dungeons and labyrinths, find the

Licking Stones and prisoners’ carvings and

discover how it was captured by Bonnie

Prince Charlie in 1745.

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is an

excellent choice for a great day out for all

the family. The Old Tullie House is a Grade

One listed building, dating back to the 17th

century, surrounded by wonderful gardens

and containing beautiful architectural

features such as an original Jacobean

staircase. The rich collections of History,

Nature and Art from one of Britain’s most

fascinating regions are a resource of local,

regional and national importance.

From June 2011, the spectacular new

Roman Frontier Gallery: Stories beyond

Hadrian’s Wall opens at Tullie House

Museum showcasing the museum’s

significant Roman collections along with

items on loan from the British Museum.

At the centre of the Historic Quarter is

Carlisle Cathedral. Founded in 1122 and

battered by centuries of warfare, it was built

for the glory of God and prayers have been

said there daily for nearly 900 years. The

Cathedral contains many items of historical

interest, including a display of silver and

treasures illustrating the history of

Christianity in Cumbria over the centuries,

and a number of stained glasses dating

back as far as the 14th century.

Historic Carlisle...

For more information on Historic Carlisle visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

Carlisle Castle | Citadel at night 8The Old Town Hall & Tourist Information Centre | Guildhall Museum | Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery | Castle cannons | Carlisle Cathedral | Musketeers7

Carlisle was once enclosed by mighty walls.

The West Walls built from 1122 are all that

remain but are a fine example of what these

defences looked like. Carlisle’s commercial

success is revealed in the Guildhall

Museum. Built in 1407, it was once a

meeting place of the medieval trade guilds

whilst all the threads of Carlisle’s life and

times are woven together in the displays of

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

Close by to Carlisle’s Historic Quarter stands

the Citadel, an impressive pair of oval

towers guarding the southern entrance to

the city. The ‘twin drum’ bastions were built

by Henry VIII to reinforce national defences

as a precaution against reprisal from Europe

for the dissolution of the monasteries. Two

new towers were added at the beginning of

the 19th century and some original masonry

from the 16th century still exist today.

Carlisle’s railway station is also known as

the Citadel station. It was built in 1847 by

William Tite who was also responsible for

the London Stock Exchange.

The Old Town Hall, dating from 1717 and

set in the city centre, is now home to our

award winning Tourist Information Centre.

It is an imposing Grade One listed building

and serves over 130,000 visitors a year.

Carlisle’s Historic Quarter continues to

evolve to this day and remains at the heart

of the business, social and cultural life of

the city.

...alive with History

For more information visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

Roman re-enactment | Hadrian’s Wall path | Walking the Wall | Hadrian’s Wall | Brampton | Living Frontier event 10A facsimile of a Varus imperial face mask | Roman re-enactment9

During the Roman occupation of Britain, most of the Northern lands were under the control of native Britishtribes. General Agricola, Britain’s first Roman Governor appointed in AD78, decreed to tame these ‘wildbarbarians’ in the North.

When Hadrian arrived in AD122, the

barbarians were still at large, with some

Pictish tribes (ancient inhabitants of

Scotland) leading raids on Roman territory.

In order to defend his empire’s boundaries

and physically mark the frontier of the

Roman Empire, Hadrian ordered the

building of a mighty stone and turf barrier

stretching across the border, from the

Solway Firth in the West to the North Sea

in the East.

Hadrian’s Wall is now one of the most

important designated World Heritage Sites

in existence.

Today, there are many major Roman sites

and museums to discover along its route

including, from June 2011, the spectacular

new Roman Frontier Gallery: Stories beyond

Hadrian’s Wall at Tullie House Museum. You

can explore the stunning landscape on foot

or by bike at your own pace or by using one

of the recommended itineraries, taking in

the fantastic atmosphere of market towns,

quaint villages and even locations of the 2011

blockbuster film, The Eagle.

The 84 mile Hadrian’s Wall Path National

Trail allows you to walk in the footsteps of

Roman Legionnaires on a fascinating journey

across the North of England, taking in some

of the country’s greatest archaeological

monuments and relics of the time of Roman

occupation. Using Carlisle as a base, you can

explore many parts of the Wall.

Walk in the footsteps of legionnaires

For more information on Hadrian’s Wall visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

Milecastle | Illuminating the Wall © HWHL/Stuart Herbert 12Taking a rest, Hadrian’s Wall | Roman re-enactment | Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus © HWHL/David Taylor | Solway Coast | Arthuret Church Longtown | Ravenglass Bath House11

To the east of Carlisle, spectacular stretches

are still intact at Birdoswald Roman Fort and

Visitor Centre including a fort, turret and

milecastle. The Visitor Centre has interesting

displays and reconstructions, tracing the

history of the Wall via audiovisuals, strikingly

life-like figures and excavated artifacts.

The section of Wall leading to the east of

Birdoswald is the longest continuous span

still visible to this day.

To the west of Carlisle, the Trail offers a

pleasant walk through to Bowness on

Solway providing spectacular views of

Scotland and the Galloway Hills. Further

down the coast, there are more Roman

sites and artefacts to see. Senhouse Roman

Museum stands on cliffs overlooking the

Solway Firth, next to the Maryport Roman

fort built by Marcus Agrippa. The museum

displays the largest group of Roman military

altar stones and inscriptions from any site

in Britain and unique examples of Romano-

British religious sculpture.

The 174 mile Hadrian’s Cycleway gives

cyclists the opportunity to enjoy these

inspiring sites as it winds across the North

from coast to coast, starting at Ravenglass

Roman Fort or Glannaventa as the Romans

called it. It contains the remains of a Roman

bath house which are some of northern

Britain’s tallest surviving Roman

structures standing almost 13 feet high.

(www.nationaltrail.co.uk/hadrianswall)

Alternatively, why not take a trip on the

Hadrian’s Wall Bus and visit the main

Roman sites or friendly market towns and

villages along the Wall? The AD122 operates

between April and October and runs

between Carlisle and Newcastle and at

certain times, heritage guides will travel

with you on the bus.

For dates and timetable information

visit www.hadrians-wall.org or

call 01434 322002 or see the advert

on page 41.

....explore the Wall

For more information on Hadrian’s Wall visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

Talkin Tarn | Hermitage Castle | Walby Farm Park | Lanercost Priory Church | Look out for red squirrels | Lanercost chair 14Viaduct – Settle Railway | Talkin Tarn13

The beautiful and contrasting landscapes around Historic Carlisle contain many hidden treasures that aresure to delight everyone from walkers to history buffs to families looking for a fun day out. Nine miles eastof Carlisle is Talkin Tarn Country Park, a 65-acre lake formed by a glacier around 10,000 years ago and setamid 120 acres of farmland and woodland.

Hidden Treasures

For more information visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

The tarn is an ideal place for a quiet stroll

through mature woodlands or an active day

of bike riding and watersports. Many events

are held throughout the year, such as

activity days and craft fairs.

In Brampton, St Martin’s Church contains

one of the most exquisite sets of stained

glass designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones

and executed in the William Morris studio.

Nearby in rolling countryside, the beautiful

Lanercost Priory founded by Augustinian

canons in 1166 provides peace and

tranquility for all. When completed in 1220,

canons came from a priory in Norfolk, and

remained for some 370 years until Henry

VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries Act.

Nearly every village around Carlisle has an

ancient church at its core. Lanercost Priory

Church survived the Dissolution, whilst

Arthuret Church was rescued by royal

intervention.

North of Hadrian’s Wall, the countryside was

once a lawless place, scarred by battles

between rival families called Border Reivers.

Until the 17th Century, reiving – raiding for

cattle and sheep – was the only way to

survive. Reivers held no allegiance to the

Crown, only to their family surnames. When

the reign of the Reivers ended, many of

their descendants spread across the

country and beyond. The first man on the

moon was an Armstrong, descended from

the Reivers of that name.

For family fun down on the farm, visit

Walby Farm Park at Crosby on Eden and

try the exciting play areas or explore the

nature trail. New Mills Trout Farm at

Brampton offers superb trout fishing plus

an excellent tea room.

Traversing this region and down to the

Yorkshire Dales is the 72 mile Carlisle to

Settle railway with 14 tunnels and 17 major

viaducts spanning the ravines. On ‘steam

days’ you can experience the sights, sounds

and smells of the great Steam Age.

Continental Market | Carlisle city centre | Christmas Market | Regular Farmers’ and Continental Markets | Shopping in Carlisle 16Shopping Heaven15

Carlisle offers one of the most compact, level and visitor friendly city centres in the country. Whether you’rehere for a spending spree or simply wish to explore its many craft, furniture and countryside food outlets,it’s a vibrant and convenient destination.

For more information visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

The Lanes Shopping Centre, situated in

the city’s Historic Quarter, is the premier

shopping destination in Cumbria. Built on

the site of medieval lanes that once crossed

Carlisle, it has over 70 stores including Next,

New Look, Disney and Cumbria’s biggest

Debenhams store as well as several

independently run businesses. Undercover,

The Lanes is an ideal all weather destination

and has been awarded the Park Mark for

its 600 secured parking spaces and a 5 star

‘Loo of the Year’ award for its toilet facilities!

Visit the award-winning Market Hall, which

is now one of the few remaining traditional

covered Victorian Markets in the country.

It has an atmosphere all of its own and is

known for its friendly, unhurried feel. You’ll

find a wide variety of stalls with everything

from fresh local meat and veg, fish,

haberdashery, clothes, flowers, stationery

and much more to cupcakes & Thai food.

Historic Carlisle can also boast an award

winning Farmers’ Market which is held

regularly in the city centre and offers an

excellent choice of local produce and crafts.

The city also takes on a European theme

when dozens of French, German and Italian

stallholders arrive for one of the many

Continental Markets bringing in specialist

produce and gifts from near and far.

When you need to stop and recharge

your batteries, Carlisle caters for every

gastronomic taste and pocket! From

pavement cafés and coffee shops to the

finest international cuisine, from pub meals

to multi course candlelit dinners – you’ll find

a great variety for all.

Carlisle ShopmobilityVisitors with mobility difficulties can

take advantage of the free Shopmobility

scheme providing wheelchairs and

powered scooters. Please contact the

Shopmobility Office, Level 2 of The Lanes

car park.Tel – 01228 625950.

Shop ’til you drop...

Skate Park | Go fishing | Carlisle Racecourse | Walks suitable for all | Pony Trekking | Top class golf courses 18Canoeing | Mountain biking 17

Historic Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall Country offer an unparalleled choice of ways for all the family to getactive! Whether it’s walking, cycling or other outdoor or indoor pursuits such as golf, horseracing andswimming, you’ll enjoy your favourite here.

Walking Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail isan 84 mile trail stretching from the Solwayto Wallsend. With links to 80 short walks, itis suitable for all abilities. Why not pick up aCity Walks leaflet and try a guided or selfguided walk around Carlisle and its HistoricQuarter? Today, you can take a really hi-techtour with Carlisle’s unique Audio Visual Tourswhich use Global Positioning Satellites toguide your progress.

Cycling Carlisle is where the Inverness toDover route crosses many official cycleways including the Reivers Cycle Way,Hadrian’s Cycle Trail and the City to Cityroutes over the Pennines. Call 01228 625600. www.sustrans.org.uk

Pony Trekking Kershope Forest is home

to Bailey Mill Riding Centre whilst north

of Carlisle is Blackdyke Riding School.

Golf Several top class golf courses are

dotted in and around Carlisle.

www.carlisleleisure.com

www.edengolf.co.uk

Watersports Talkin Tarn Country Park is

great for windsurfing, sailing and canoeing

plus you can also hire rowing boats.

www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Bird watching The Solway is a superb place

for birdwatching and the RSPB’s nature

reserve at Campfield Marsh, near

Bowness-on-Solway and the Geltsdale area,

with its RSPB reserve, are both worth a visit.

Fishing The Rivers Eden, Esk and their

tributaries are famous for Salmon, Sea Trout

and Brown Trout. (Fishing permits are

available from Carlisle TIC.)

Horseracing Racing in Carlisle dates back

to the 16th Century. There’s racing every

month and accompanied children aged

16 and under can go free!

www.carlisle-races.co.uk

Swimming The Pools in Carlisle has

3 heated pools and magnificent Victorian

Turkish baths. www.carlisleleisure.com

Find adventure

For more information visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

Ballet at The Sands Centre | 10-pin bowling | Top class restaurants | Regular street entertainment | Array of nightclubs 20Live music venues | Cosmopolitan bars19

For more information visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

When the sun goes down, you’ll never be

short of evening entertainment. There’s the

vibrant Botchergate area of the city centre

with an array of bars and nightclubs.

Stretching from near the famous railway

station down London Road, Botchergate is

a magnet for those looking for a lively and fun

way to celebrate the arrival of the weekend

with their friends! This area is patrolled on

Saturday nights by Street Pastors.

Closer to the pedestrianised area of the

city centre are many unique and

cosmopolitan watering holes with comfy

sofas and a choice of real ales, impeccable

food and fine wines.

There’s an excellent selection of live music

venues throughout the city catering for every

taste. The Sands Centre is Cumbria’s premier

live arts venue hosting classical, pop and rock

music plus superb theatre, drama and ballet

productions. You can also experience

recitals at Carlisle Cathedral and dramatic

productions at West Walls Theatre.

For the latest movie blockbuster head off to

Vue Cinema on Botchergate. Enjoy the thrill

of Laserquest whilst AMF Bowl offers

excellent 10-pin bowling.

Make your visit to Carlisle complete with

a meal in one of the many top class

restaurants and bistros. Whatever you’re

looking for – Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mexican,

Thai, Greek, Turkish or something a little

more local and traditional – you’ll find it here.

Take time outCarlisle’s pedestrianised area is the location for regular street entertainment organised by Carlisle TourismPartnership and the city council. With several open air cafes, it’s the ideal place to sit and enjoy the funwhilst watching the world go by.

Santa Parade | Fireshow | Children’s entertainment | Winter lighting | Street entertainment | Delicious food at the Christmas Market 22Christmas in Carlisle City Centre21

As we welcome crisp winter days, Carlisle unveils a whole host of excellent events to give everyone a rosyglow. From October ‘til Christmas, the city of Carlisle comes alive with a fantastic programme of spectacularlights, activities, markets and events.

When the dark nights arrive, from October to

February, the many trees in the city centre are

bedecked with thousands of tiny white lights

brilliantly illuminating the pedestrianised

shopping areas.

Each November for over 20 years, the

annual Carlisle Fireshow has been thrilling

crowds with a towering bonfire and

spectacular firework display all set to music.

Hot on the heels of the Fireshow and

following the switch-on of our festive lights,

Carlisle is host to fabulous entertainment

including pantomimes and variety shows at

West Walls Theatre and The Sands Centre, a

lantern procession and carol concerts in the

splendour of the Cathedral; imaginative

themed walks around the city; brass bands

and choirs in the city and Christmas fun at

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery.

Carlisle is even more a shoppers’ paradise at

Christmas. Every Thursday from mid

November, The Lanes Shopping Centre

switches on its fabulous lights and like

many other stores, stays open until 9.00pm

to ensure that you have plenty of time for

all those presents.

Throughout the festive period, Farmers’

Markets, Made In Cumbria craft and food

events and a spectacular Traditional

Christmas Market, closely followed by a

Continental Market with over 50 stalls

selling gifts and foods from across the

Continent all add to the fun.

The Winter City

For more information visit discovercarlisle.co.uk

2423

Historic Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall Country is always alive with great eventswhenever you plan to visit. From headline events to local community festivals& fairs, from cultural and sporting events to activities for the kids, there is abusy calendar to suit all tastes.

Come along & see what’s on in Carlisle

2011 starts with superb exhibitions at

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery,

concerts and stand up comedy at

The Sands Centre. Carlisle Castle lets

you step back in time whilst who can

resist a day at the races?

All year round you can enjoy ‘over the

jumps’ or flat racing at Carlisle Racecourse

as well as a wealth of famous names at a

variety of concert ‘race nights’.

Easter is always popular with visitors with

many events to enjoy either indoors or

outside in the spring sunshine, including a

flower and bulb laden Continental Market.

Summer sees Historic Carlisle and Hadrian’s

Wall Country really buzz with events to tickle

your taste buds, get you dancing & singing

or pretending to be a Roman soldier.

The annual Carlisle Fireshow has been

thrilling crowds with a spectacular firework

display set to music for over 20 years.

Closely followed by a whole host of events

to celebrate Christmas and brighten up

those crisp winter days.

Here is just a flavour of performances and

activities to enjoy in Historic Carlisle and

Hadrian’s Wall Country in 2011. And as the

year goes by, more and more events will be

announced so remember to contact the

local Tourist Information Centres for updates

or visit www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

January01 Jan Carlisle V Huddersfield3pm Brunton Park

01 Jan The Secret City on New Years DayWalking Tour from Carlisle TourismInformation

02 Jan Epiphany Carol Service3pm Carlisle Cathedral

05 Jan Go 4 It! Walking For Health10.30am & 1pm. Meet at Main Gate onRichardson Street, Carlisle Cemetery

13 Jan North Cumbria Recitals - William Stafford With HiroakiTakenouchi Tickets £10 from CarlisleTIC, 7:30pm. St Cuthbert's Church

15 Jan Carlisle United V Bristol Rovers3pm Brunton Park

16 Jan Dog Show Admission on thedoor. The Sands Centre

17 Jan The Monday Alternative Film - Lourdes (U). Tullie House Museum & ArtGallery

19 Jan Go 4 It! Walking for Health10.30am & 1.00pm, Meet at BlackwellRoad Car Park, Hammonds Pond

24 Jan The Monday Alternative Film - Down Terrace (15). Tullie HouseMuseum & Art Gallery

28 Jan Lenny Henry: Cradle to RaveA brand new one man show. 7:30pmThe Sands Centre

29 Jan Carlisle United V Oldham3pm Brunton Park

30 Jan Candlemas Evensong3pm Carlisle Cathedral

30 Jan Dog Show Admission on thedoor. The Sands Centre

31 Jan The Monday Alternative Film - Four Lions (15). Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

February04 Feb Brendan Cole Live & Unjudged7:30pm. The Sands Centre

05 Feb Carlisle United V Walsall3pm Brunton Park

07 Feb Stephen K Amos : The Best Medicine Effortless comedyfrom one of the country's strongeststand - ups. 8pm. The Sands Centre

07 Feb - 12 Feb Going Home by AlanPlater 7.30pm. Carlisle Green Room Club

07 Feb The Monday Alternative Film - A Room and a Half. (Poltory komnaty ili sentimentalnoe puteshestvie narodinu) (12). Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

09 Feb The Saturdays The Sands Centre

09 Feb Afternoon Jumps RacingCarlisle Racecourse

10 Feb North Cumbria Recitals - Louis Schwizgebel - Wang7:30pm. St Cuthbert’s Church

12 Feb BBC Philharmonic Orchestra7.30 pm. The Sands Centre

14 Feb The Monday Alternative Film -Greenburg (15). Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

19 Feb - 2 May UnderwaterThis exhibition features work by ten UKand internationally celebratedcontemporary artists. It includesmonsters and mermaids, humans andsublime seascapes; sculpture, painting,film and sound works. Tullie HouseMuseum & Art Gallery

19 Feb The Art of Manga and Comics with Carl Sowerby Workshop sessionsexploring the medium of comics, fromJapanese Manga to contemporarygraphic novels and newspaper cartoons.Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

21 Feb The Monday Alternative FilmLondon River (12). Tullie House Museum& Art Gallery

21 Feb Afternoon Jumps RacingCarlisle Racecourse

25 Feb Family Film: Charlotte’s Web (U)Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

26 Feb Carlisle United V SheffieldWednesday 3pm Brunton Park

26 Feb Children’s Puppet TheatrePerformance - Ugly Beauty Tullie HouseMuseum & Art Gallery

28 Feb The Monday Alternative Film - The Father of My Children (Le pere demes enfants) (12A). Tullie HouseMuseum & Art Gallery

March05 Mar - 06 Mar The Moscow StateCircus Matinee & EveningPerformances. The Sands Centre

07 Mar The Monday Alternative Film -The Killer Inside Me (18) Tullie HouseMuseum & Art Gallery

08 Mar Carlisle United V Hartlepool7:45pm. Brunton Park

10 Mar Afternoon Jumps RacingCarlisle Racecourse

11 Mar Royal Scottish NationalOrchestra The Sands Centre

12 Mar Abbamania The Sands Centre

14 Mar Monday Alternative Film - The Disappearance of Alice Creed (18).Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

2625

March continued19 Mar - 20 Mar John Bishop -Sunshine The Sands Centre

19 Mar Carlisle United V Bournemouth3pm Brunton Park

20 Mar Sporting Champions Family Day Carlisle Racecourse

21 Mar - 13 May Oor Bit - Our PlaceA collecting and recording project inLongtown and District. Tullie HouseMuseum & Art Gallery

21 Mar The Monday Alternative Film - Dogtooth (Kyongsongs) (18). Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

24 Mar Afternoon Jumps RacingCarlisle Racecourse

28 Mar - 02 AprLittle Shop of Horrors by Alan MeanieCarlisle Green Room Club

28 Mar The Monday Alternative Film - Please Give (15). Tullie House Museum& Art Gallery

31 Mar North Cumbria Recitals -Claremont String QuartetSt Cuthberts Church

31 Mar Jason Manford The Sands Centre

April01 Apr Halle The Sands Centre

02 Apr Carlisle United V Plymouth3pm Brunton Park

04 Apr The Monday Alternative Film - The Secret in their Eyes (El secreto desus ojos) (18). Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

09 Apr - 10 Apr Carlisle Musical SocietyTBC. The Sands Centre

12 Apr - 14 Apr Catering andHospitality Expo. The Sands Centre

16 Apr Carlisle United V Colchester3pm Brunton Park

20 Apr Circus Starr Bitts Park

23 Apr Easter Saturday Family DayCarlisle Racecourse

25 Apr Carlisle United V Leyton Orient3pm Brunton Park

25 Apr Secret City Walking TourDepart from Carlisle TouristInformation Centre

29 Apr - 30 Apr Pirelli InternationalRally Carlisle Racecourse

30 Apr Bon Jovi ExperienceThe Sands Centre

May04 May Challenge 66An attempt to break the GuinnessWorld Record of running 66 marathons,in 66 UK cities in 66 days. Bitts Park

07 May Carlisle United V Yeovil Town3pm Brunton Park

08 May Tim Vine The Joke-AmotiveThe Sands Centre

14 May British Pink FloydThe Sands Centre

16 May - 21 May Blue Remembered Hill by Dennis PotterCarlisle Green Room Club

20 May Bolshoi Symphony OrchestraThe Sands Centre

23 May Food Festival DayCarlisle Racecourse

28 May - 30 May Border City Steam FairSteam, Tractors, Commercial, Cars,Motorcycles, Bicycles, Implements,Collections, Stationary. Trade stands,crafts and Auto jumble. Rickerby Park

30 May Caribbean Family DayCarlisle Racecourse

30 May Upperby Gala Hammond’s Pond

June13 June Afternoon Flat RacingCarlisle Racecourse

18 June - 20 June Summer SolsticeLadies Cycle Ride A chance to join ateam of 50 women who will be cyclingthe 140 miles of the Coast to Coastroute. Through Lakes over Pennines

18 June LGBTQ Pride In North CumbriaFestival Bitts Park

22 June Bell & Plate DayCarlisle Racecourse

22 June Uncle Sam’s American CircusBitts Park

July02 July Talkin Tarn RegattaTalkin Tarn Country Park

02 July The Stobart Group SummerFamily Festival Carlisle Racecourse

02 July - 10 July Carlisle FestivalCarlisle Cathedral

03 July Solway Aviation Society andMuseum - 50 years old anniversarycelebrations A chance to meet WorldWar 2 Veterans and a fly past ofdifferent aircraft.

04 July - 09 JulyMany Happy Returns By Bernard FarrellThe Green Room

16 July Cumberland County ShowA celebration of the CumbrianCountryside – agriculture, food, countrypursuits. Thousands of animals,entertainment all day and loads to seeand do. Carlisle Racecourse

23 July - 31 July Love Parks WeekThroughout the City

24 July Carlisle Live at the Races withX-Factor Concert Carlisle Racecourse

August01 Aug Ladies Night Carlisle Racecourse

13 Aug Dalston Show4 miles SW of Carlisle. Dalston

17 Aug The Carlisle Roman Heritage & History Family Fun DayCarlisle Racecourse

22 Aug - 27 Aug Who’s Afraid ofVirginia Woolf by Edward AlbeeCarlisle Green Room Club

25 Aug Afternoon Flat RacingCarlisle Racecourse

28 Aug Carlisle 10k Bitts Park

31 Aug 70’s Night Carlisle Racecourse

September07 Sept Afternoon Flat RacingCarlisle Racecourse

October07 Oct Afternoon Jumps RacingCarlisle Racecourse

10 Oct - 15 Oct Female TransportCarlisle Green Room Club

20 Oct Beer Festival DayCarlisle Racecourse

30 Oct Countryside Family Dayfeaturing the Cumberland ChaseCarlisle Racecourse

November05 Nov Carlisle Fireshow 7pm Bitts Park

07 Nov Weatherby’s Graduation ChaseDay Carlisle Racecourse

20 Nov Christmas Lights Switch onCarlisle City Centre

23 Nov Carlisle Ghost Tour andCumberland Supper 7pm start.Information from Carlisle TIC

27 Nov Family Day Carlisle Racecourse

28 Nov - 10 Dec Puss in Boots bySharron D Bulman The Green Room

30 Nov Notorious Crime Stories Tourof The Citadel The Citadel

December02 Dec - 05 Dec Roger Albert Clark RallyNo four-wheel drive, no turbos, just good‘old-fashioned’ power sliding! Finish linein Carlisle city centre on the 5th.

07 Dec Carlisle Ghost TourInformation from Carlisle TIC

08 Dec Starlight Lantern ProcessionCarlisle City Centre

14 Dec Carlisle Ghost Tour &Cumberland SupperInformation from Carlisle TIC

18 Dec Family Day with a ChristmasTheme Carlisle Racecourse

26 Dec Secret City Walking Tours10.30pm start. Depart from outsideCarlisle Tourist Information Centre

January01 Jan Secret City Walking Tours10.30pm start. Depart from outsideCarlisle Tourist Information Centre

Key to symbolsGeneral symbols for ALL providersB Credit cards accepted} Garage or off-street parkingP Street Parking] Totally non-smoking^ Telephoneb Central/fixed heatingi Unlicensedy Laundry/valet service; Hairdryer available( Television in bedroom) Television available* Children’s facilities/playroom0 Outdoor heated swimming pool! Indoor heated swimming pool* GardenC Dogs/pets by arrangement( Children’s open-air play area} Conference facilitiesf Cots availableI Electric shaver pointsQ Family rooms% Games roomh High chair availablev Ironing facilities2 Use of Leisure Club facilitiesz Radio in bedroomn Horse riding facilities/pony trekkingT Farm trailJ Satellite TV¥ Internet accessÇ Computer for guest use

WIFI Connection

Hotel & Guest AccommodationF Ground floor bedroom£ Four poster bedG Lift/elevatorR Lounge for residents use% Tea/coffee making facilities in bedroomv Restaurant/eating place T Packed lunches providedx Special diets catered for) Special rates for children

Self-Catering & HostelI Linen providedJ Linen for hireP Extra charge for electricity/gasO Microwave cookers RefrigeratorA Dishwashere Open Firesb Cooking by electricityc Cooking by gasd Electric/gas firesq Water heater

Caravan & Camping8 Chemical closet disposal pointsP Showers5 Electrical points( Gas cylinders9 Food shop or mobile food shopE Drying facilities3 Holiday caravans for hire1 Campervans/motor caravans admitted6 Water drainage7 Water points ; Lighting throughout park9 Communal wash basins undercover0 Communal wash basins not undercover! Washing up sinksm Cubicles with wash basin

2827

Never has Quality meant so muchAll the accommodation featured in this guide has been qualityassessed by either VisitBritain or the AA, or has recentlyapplied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please beaware that ratings may change throughout the year.

All accommodation is assessed and awarded one to five stars(highest) to reflect the overall quality of the experience. Thisincludes comfort; the range and quality of facilities and food;welcome and service; and most importantly the cleanliness.

When choosing your accommodation look for theQuality Rose, the official marque of the EnjoyEngland national tourist board rating scheme.

Places that ‘go the extra mile’ to make your stay a specialone, will be awarded a high star rating and hotels and guestaccommodation may achieve a Gold or Silver award.

Gold and Silver awards for Hotels and Guest AccommodationSilver Awards recognise exceptionalquality at all levels and Gold Awards are given to the very ‘best of the best’.

Higher star-rated accommodation tends to have morespacious bedrooms and bathrooms, and in hotels a higherstaff to guest ratio, so service should be very attentive.

At five star, you can really expect to be pampered inluxurious surroundings!

Welcome to ExcellenceStaff have been trained to provide high levels of service and customer care.

In addition to VisitBritain and AA ratings, you willalso see Quality Cumbria. This is a local initiativecommitted to raising accommodation standards.All have been assessed to an agreed minimumstandard so you can book with confidence.

Accommodation to suit youFor serviced accommodation, there are two separateschemes – one for hotels and one for guest accommodation.

Hotels have to be licensed, offer dinner at least 5 nights a week (unless categorised as a Metro Hotel) and have allrooms en suite or with private bathrooms.

The different hotel categories are: Hotel, Small Hotel,Country House Hotel, Metro Hotel, Town House Hoteland Budget Hotel.

Guest accommodation categories are: GuestAccommodation, Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses, Inns,Farmhouses and Restaurants with Rooms. They tend to bepersonally run by the owners.

Guest accommodation owners have to provide certainadditional facilities and services at the higher star levels.

For self-catering accommodation, the layout and design of the accommodation and the range and quality of thekitchen equipment is assessed, as well as the quality andcomfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms and mostimportantly, the cleanliness.

Campus – Enjoy England’s campus scheme covers theuniversities and colleges that are able to accommodate visitorsduring the vacation periods on a bed and breakfast basis.Generally the rooms are en suite and there will be plenty ofsingle rooms, so large groups will not present a problem.

Hostels – Hostels provide safe, budget-pricedaccommodation for young people, families and largergroups and are star-rated. Higher rated accommodationoften provides en suite rooms.

Holiday, touring, and camping parks and holiday villages:Enjoy England awards star ratings reflecting the overallquality of the park from one to five stars – five stars beingreserved for parks of exceptional quality.

Not happy?If you have any issues that have not been resolved by theproprietor / manager and which you would like to bring toour attention, please write to:

For Enjoy England ratings:

Quality in Tourism, Farncombe House, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7LJ.E: feedback@visitbritain.org

For AA ratings:

The AA, 15th Floor Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke RG21 4EA. E: customer.services@theAA.com

PricesAll prices given in this Guide include VATand service where applicable.

Hotels Pages 29-30Inns, Guesthouses, Bed and BreakfastPages 30-35Prices for serviced accommodation givenin this Guide are Per Person based ontwo persons sharing a twin or doubleroom for Bed and Breakfast unless ‘roomonly’ is indicated. Single room prices areindicated where available.

Self catering Page 36-37Self-catering prices refer to the yearround weekly range per unit from thesmallest in low season to the largest inthe high season.

Camping & Caravan Parks Page 37Prices for camping and caravan parksrefer to the price per pitch per night for two persons, including car parking if appropriate.

Locate your AccommodationThe map reference shown against each entry will help you identify theapproximate location of accommodationestablishments. Map references arecolour coded – Black (eg F4) for thepage 42 map and Red (eg G8) for themap on the fold out flap at the back ofthis guide (page 43).

Look out for these symbolsThose establishments displayingthis symbol offer all three of thefollowing facilities:

• Drying facilities for wet clothes

• Secure, lockable storage for cycles

• Details of local cycle specialists

Stay on a working farm. Look out for the tractor symbolin the B&B and self-cateringcottage pages.

Be sure to ask about reductionson the normal tariff for shortbreaks of two or more nightswhere you see this symbol.

Establishments displaying thislogo use Fairtrade products.

We strongly recommend that, timepermitting, all telephone bookingsshould be confirmed in writing to helpavoid any misunderstandings. All theTourist Information Centres (TIC’s)shown on page 44 offer a local bedbooking service to personal callers.Carlisle’s Visitor Centre can makeadvance bookings on your behalf.

Accessible AccommodationAccommodation establishments that display one of the symbols below care aboutaccessibility and have been independently assessed by the National AccessibilityScheme (NAS) against demanding criteria.

Mobility

Level 1 (M1)

Level 2 (M2)

Level 3 (M3-I)

Level 3 (M2-A)

Committed to improving quality in partnership with VisitBritain

z

1

2

3

Hearing Impairment

Level 1 (H1)

Level 2 (H2)

Visual Impairment

Level 1 (V1)

Level 2 (V2)

R

a

f

k

Choosing your accommodationWhen looking for somewhere to stay, you need a rating system that you can trust. In order to beeligible for inclusion in this Guide, we at Carlisle insist that every accommodation establishmentmust have a valid national or Quality Cumbria classification.

3029

HotelsPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Quinion Family, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2NGt: 016977 46234f: 016977 46683e: farlam@farlamhall.co.ukw: www.farlamhall.co.uk

AA Top Hotel & Inspectors Choice. Enjoy therelaxed comfort, hospitality and fine food that this elegant country house hotel is famous for. 3 miles from Hadrian’s Wall it is the ideal locationfrom which to explore either by car or bicycle, oreven on foot. 3 Red Stars. One of the AA top 200hotels in UK. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

E6Map A

All Year

1212(f)

£115.00

Single£115.00

£140.00

£140.00

Farlam Hall Hotel Country House Hotel���

Bra

mpt

on

}B xCI£=bvyR T]}zv^(¥Ç

z

Rachel & Martin Perry,14-16 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9DGt: 01228 523546f: 01228 531895e: hotel@angus-hotel.co.ukw: www.angus-hotel.co.uk

Family run hotel with foundations on Hadrian’sWall. 10 minutes walk to city centre. Facilitiesinclude free WiFi, restaurant and free parking. All rooms are tastefully furnished. Excellent food served in Almonds Restaurant, includingour own baked bread, chutneys and desserts.

A3Map B

All Year

1010(f)

1(s)

£35.00

Single£50.00

£40.00

£55.00

Angus Hotel & Almonds Restaurant Small Hotel��� HIGHLYCOMMENDED

Carl

isle

)}f BxCIGbhvyR T]}zvP% ^(¥Ç

David Crossley, English Street, Carlisle CA3 8HZt: 01228 525491f: 01228 514553e: info@crownandmitre-hotel-carlisle.comw: www.peelhotels.co.uk

Elegant Edwardian hotel situated in the heart ofCarlisle, adjacent to the cathedral and Old TownHall. With our own swimming pool and excellentfacilities, it is a perfect base from which toexplore the Lake District and Borderlands. Secure car parking for 50 cars.

E3Map B

All Year

9494(f)

17(s)

£40.00

Single£60.00

£60.00

£85.00

Crown & Mitre Hotel Hotel���

Carl

isle

}f B xCIGbhvyG2 T }vP!% ^( J ¥ Ç

Claire Flint – General ManagerCourt Square, Carlisle,Cumbria CA1 1QYt: 01228 531951f: 01228 547799e: carlisle.reception@hallmarkhotels.co.ukw: www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk

Contemporary, recently refurbished boutiquestyle hotel adjacent to Carlisle railway station,just 5 minutes walk from the City Centre. The hotel has a superb brasserie offering lunch & dinner served daily. Bar menu served all day. Car parking for 26 cars available.

G4Map B

All Year

7070(f)

13(s)

£38.00

Single£55.00

£68.50

£116.00

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Awaiting inspection

Carl

isle

}f B xCIG£ bhvyG T]}zvP%^( J ¥

Derek A Savage, Botchergate, Carlisle,Cumbria CA1 1RPt: 01228 518000f: 01228 518010e: H3443@accor.comw: www.ibishotel.com

This modern hotel in the centre of Carlisle is ideally located for shopping, eating out and exploring the wealth of attractions in the area. Excellent value for money, and a warm welcome await!

G4Map B

All Year

102102(f)

£49.00

Single£49.00

£59.00

£59.00

Ibis Hotel Hotel��

Carl

isle

fB x CIGbhvyGR}zvP%^()J¥Ç

Room Rate

2

Denise Atkinson73 Burgh Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7NBt: 01228 521860e: denmar39@tiscali.co.ukw: www.vallum-house-hotel.co.uk

A small family and friendly run hotel servingexcellent home cooked food set in its ownnatural gardens on the west side of the Cityalong the Hadrian’s Wall Trail only 11/2 milesfrom the City Centre.

F4Map A

ClosedXmasDay &New

YearsDay

94(f)

6(f)

£50.00

Single£30.00

£55.00

£45.00

Carl

isle

}f BxCIGbhvT]}zvP%(

Vallum House Hotel Small Hotel���

Ian Boyd Castle Carrock, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9LUt: 01228 670230f: 01228 670089e: relax@theweary.comw: www.theweary.com

Family business. Quiet country inn,contemporary design retaining many of the 300 year old charms. Close to Hadrian’s Wall,golf, walking, cycling, sailing. Log burning fire.Great food. Fabulous rooms. Close to M6 & A69.Conservatory leading to secluded, walled, private garden.

F6Map A

All Year

55(f)

£40.00

Single£59.00

£75.00

£85.00

The Weary Awaiting inspection

Bra

mpt

on

)}f B xCIbhvy R T ]}zvP% ^(¥Ç

Paul Hicks, Station Road, Wetheral, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8ESt: 01228 561888f: 01228 561637e: info@crownhotelwetheral.co.ukw: www.crownhotelwetheral.co.uk

Awarded AA Rosette for Food 2010. Set in thepicturesque village of Wetheral near the River Eden.Well appointed bedrooms, extensive leisurefacilities with pool. The delightful conservatoryrestaurant offers an English/ French style of cookingusing local produce. Traditional village pub servingwholesome food. Beautiful landscaped gardens.

F5Map A

All Year

5151(f)

4(s)

£47.00

Single£57.00

£67.00

£67.00

Crown Hotel Wetheral Hotel���

Wet

hera

l

)}f B x C I G£Fbhvy2 R T ]}zvP!%^( J¥Ç

z12fR

HotelsPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

A quiet site offering bed & breakfast or self-catering accommodation in log cabins. Tentpitches also available. Three minutes walk fromHadrian’s Wall, just West of Carlisle. Enjoy cityconveniences and peace and quiet.

E3Map A

All Year

33(f)

£20.00

Single£35.00

£30.00

£55.00

Roman Wall Lodges Bed & Breakfast, awaiting inspection

Bea

umon

t

B x CIG=bvR T ]}zvP%() i¥Ç

Martin Doherty, Beaumont, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6EDt: 07784 736423w: www.romanwall-lodges.co.uk

Lyn Lewis, Church Lane, Bowness on Solway, Cumbria CA7 5AFt: 016973 51055e: bandb@wallsend.netw: www.wallsend.net

Peaceful, friendly old rectory in wooded grounds.All rooms en-suite. End of Hadrian’s Wall Path.Pub/excellent food 150 metres. Car parking/heated pool for guests by arrangement. Easyaccess to North Lakes. Pets welcome.

E2Map A

All Year

44(f)

2(s)

£33.00

Single£38.00

£38.00

£38.00

Wallsend Guest House – ‘The Old Rectory’ Guest House����

Bow

ness

on

Sol

way

x CIGbvyR T ]}z! %( i¥Ç

Mrs J Milne, Bowness on Solway, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5AFt: 016973 51426e: info@kingsarmsbowness.co.ukw: www.kingsarmsbowness.co.uk

Kings Arms, a family run pub at the end/start ofHadrian’s Wall where walkers can collect theircertificates and buy badges. We serve Real Ales,Sunday Lunch and Bar Meals except onWednesday. Children and pets are welcome.

E2Map A

All Year

3 £22.50

Single£25.00

–

–

Kings Arms Inn��

Bow

ness

on

Sol

way

x CG%bhT ] P vP%(

Inn, B&Bs and Guest HousesPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Mrs P Sedgwick, High Crosby, Crosby-on-Eden,Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QZt: 01228 573618f: 01228 573428e: enquiries@crosbylodge.co.ukw: www.crosbylodge.co.uk

The Sedgwick family and their staff provide thehighest standard of accommodation andpersonal service. Crosby Lodge restaurant,renowned for dessert trolley, homemade bread,preserves, exciting menus using local produce,fantastic wine list by on site wine merchantPhilippa Sedgwick.

E5Map A

AllYear

ExceptXmas& NewYear

1111(f)

1(s)

£82.50

Single£90.00

£107.00

£102.00

Crosby Lodge Hotel Country House Hotel���

Cros

by

}fB xC=bhRT]}zvP^(

Carrie Bellas, 32 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9DGt: 01228 522887f: 01228 514796e: cumbriaparkhotel@wightcablenorth.netw: www.bw-cumbriaparkhotel.co.uk

Victorian terrace standing on site of Roman Fort ‘Petriana’. Leisure facilities including sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and gym. Excellent restaurant serving à la carte menu. Bar meals also available.

A3Map B

ClosedXmasDay &Boxing

Day

947(f)

7(s)

£75.00

Single£60.00

£95.00

£70.00

Carl

isle

}fBxIG£=bhvyGRT}zvP%^(J¥

Best Western Cumbria Park Hotel Hotel���

3231

Inn, B&Bs and Guest HousesPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Inn, B&Bs and Guest HousesPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Lorna Ashman, Tantallon House, Gilsland,Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DAt: 01697 747 111e: info@tantallonhouse.co.ukw: www.tantallonhouse.co.uk

We are located on the border of Cumbria andNorthumberland, overlooking the longestunbroken stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. We offer a peaceful getaway spot and an ideal gateway to the many places of interest in this area.

D8Map A

All Year

44(f)

£43.00

Single£55.00

£45.00

–

Tantallon House Bed & Breakfast����

Bra

mpt

on

) f xI% bhvy R T]} %(i ¥

Colin Ramsay, Faugh, Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 9EGt: 01228 670297f: 0871 5227832e: info@stringofhorses.comw: www.stringofhorses.com

A traditional 17th Century Coaching Inn set in aquiet village only 10 minutes from Carlisle andJ43 of the M6. Great food in the restaurant, allrooms en-suite. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms. FullEnglish breakfast included in the price.

F6Map A

All Year

1111(f)

£30.00

Single£22.50

£47.50

£30.00

Bra

mpt

on

}B xIG£bhR]}vP% ^(¥

String of Horses Inn Inn����

Mrs Margaret Mounsey,Walton, Brampton, Carlisle,Cumbria CA8 2AZt: 016977 2117e: mounsey_highrigg@hotmail.comw: www.waltonhighrigg.co.uk

Peaceful and friendly at this C18 attractivefarmhouse 3/4 mile from the Roman HeritageTrail. Large comfortable rooms, excellentbreakfast with homemade preserves, free rangeeggs. A dairy/sheep farm where children can feedchickens or lambs – go for a farm trail to thewaterfall. Private facilities available.

Walton High Rigg Farmhouse���

Bra

mpt

on

*()f x I G% bhvRT]}zvP% ^()i

D6Map A

All Year

1 (f) £35.00

Single£35.00

£40.00

£45.00

Viv Wilson,Brisco, Carlisle,Cumbria CA4 0QZt: 01228 528994e: viv@crossroadshouse.co.ukw: www.crossroadshouse.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits you at this peacefulhouse set in the country. Superb lakeland viewsand 100ft Roman well. Only two minutes fromM6 and three miles from Carlisle. Highstandards, excellent breakfasts and licensed.

B5Map A

All Year

64(f)

3(s)

£32.00

Single£35.00

£35.00

£35.00

Crossroads House Bed & Breakfast����

Bri

sco

) f B xCIGbhvR]}zP%(J¥

Julie Gaitskell,Highfield, Boustead Hill, Burgh By Sands, Carlisle CA5 6AAt: 01228 576060e: info@highfield-holidays.co.ukw: www.highfield-holidays.co.uk

Highfield Farm offers a great way to enjoy one of the most beautiful scenic areas of Cumbria.Stay in our tastefully appointed double or twinrooms with either a shower or Jacuzzi bathroom.Enjoy magnificent views over Burgh Marsh & theSolway coast. Hadrian’s Wall path passes directlyin front of Highfield Farm.

E3Map A

All Year

22(f)

£28.00

Single£45.00

£30.00

£60.00

Highfield Farm Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast����

Bur

gh B

y S

ands

*)f x C I GbhvR T]}zP% ( J¥Ç

The Manager,33 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1HPt: 01228 521645e: info@abberleyhouse.co.ukw: www.abberleyhouse.co.uk

Imposing town house offering informal,comfortable, high standard accommodation ashort walk from the city centre with its variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, cathedral, castle &Tullie House Museum. Also close to Stony Holmeand Swifts golf courses, Sands sports & leisurecentre and the River Eden. The Hadrian’s WallPath is only 1/2 mile away.

E5Map B

All Year

88(f)

3(s)

£27.50

Single£35.00

£32.50

£40.00

Carl

isle

I bvR]}z%(i

Abberley House Guest Accommodation����

The Manager,24 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2ELt/f: 01228 528696w: www.abbeycourtguest

house.co.uk

City Centre – Award-winning Victorian guest house in heart of Carlisle. Attractions inc. castle,cathedral & award winning museum. Fine variety of bars, restaurants & cinemas. Excellent shoppingcentres, golf & fishing. Close to the Lakes, Hadrian’sWall & Scottish borders. Mins from bus & rail depot.Easy access from M6 (J42). Groups welcome.

Abbey Court Guest House����

Carl

isle

I GFbhv T]} P zP% (i

H5Map B

All Year

12 (f)12(f)

3(s)

£25.00

Single£30.00

£27.50

£35.00

Patrick Cody, 59 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2LEt: 01228 532927f: 01228 524079e: arkalelodge@yahoo.co.ukw: www.arkalecarlisle.co.uk

A very modern, but homely house decorated to a very high standard. Flat screen, Freeview TV in all rooms. Welcome trays and fresh towelsdaily. Walkers and cyclists well catered for,private cycle lock-up. Close to City Centre andbus & rail depots.

Arkale Lodge Guest House, awaiting inspection

Carl

isle

f Bx CIGFbhv y R T } zvP%( i J¥

H5Map B

All Year

14 (f)13(f)

6(s)

£25.00

Single£25.00

£30.00

£35.00

Caron Archibald, 11 Lazonby Terrace,Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2PZt: 01228 523500e: ashbournehouse@hotmail.co.ukw: www.ashbourneguesthouse.com

A warm welcome awaits you in our family runVictorian guest house. Providing comfortable,well appointed bedrooms with TV/DVD players & welcome trays. With easy access to M6 (J42)and city centre. Excellent breakfasts. Well recommended.

J7Map B

All Year

5

2(s)

£20.00

Single£22.50

£22.50

£30.00

Ashbourne House Bed & Breakfast���

Carl

isle

)x C I GFb v y T ]P z P % ( i ¥

Alan Dawes, 46 Victoria Place, Carlisle CA1 1EXt: 01228 521631 e: ashleighguesthouse@hotmail.co.ukw: www.ashleighbedandbreakfast.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits you in thisbeautifully decorated Grade II listedGeorgian town house situated in aconservation area within 2 minutes walk of the city centre. Recently refurbished, all rooms en-suite with colour TV’s and welcome trays. Excellent EnglishBreakfasts. Central to all amenities. Well recommended by guests. Free Parking.

E4Map B

All Year

88(f)

1(s)

£27.50

Single£30.00

£35.00

£35.00

Ashleigh House Guest House����

Carl

isle

B x Fbv T ]} P zP%(i¥Ç

Stephen & Lynn MacFarlane, 42 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1EXt: 01228 590002e: bookings@brooklynhouse.co.ukw: www.brooklynhouse.co.uk

A friendly warm welcome awaits you at ourfamily run Victorian guest house situated 2 minsfrom city centre, The Lanes shopping centre, bus station, Sand Centre, Hadrian’s Wall Trail.Excellent breakfasts. Well recommended by guests.

E4Map B

All Year

75(f)

3(s)

£25.00

Single£25.00

£27.50

£30.00

Brooklyn House Guest House, awaiting inspection

Carl

isle

) f B xIGFbhv T ]} P P%(i

Sheila Stobbart, Talkin, Brampton,Cumbria CA8 1LBt/f: 016977 46668e: info@hullerbank.co.ukw: www.hullerbank.co.uk

Georgian farmhouse dated 1635-1751 set in owngrounds. Welcoming, comfortable and peacefulwith excellent breakfasts. 9 miles Carlisle M6(J43), 3 miles Brampton, near Talkin Tarn, golfcourse and Hadrian’s Wall. Sorry no smoking.

E6Map A

ClosedXmas

toNewYear

33(f)

£35.00

Single–

£36.00

–

Bra

mpt

on

B xIbvR]}P%(i J

Hullerbank Bed & Breakfast����

Donald JacksonTalkin Village, Brampton,Cumbria CA8 1LEt: 016977 3452f: 016977 3396e: blacksmithsarmstalkin@yahoo.co.ukw: www.blacksmithstalkin.co.uk

All the hospitality and comforts of a traditionalcountry inn. Enjoy a meal in our bar lounges orour well appointed restaurant. Real cask ales. All bedrooms en-suite with T.V. Near Talkin Tarnand convenient for Brampton Golf Club.

E6Map A

All Year

88(f)

£35.00

Single£50.00

£40.00

£60.00

The Blacksmiths Arms Inn����

Bra

mpt

on

) f B xIFb hv T ] } zv% ^(

3433

Inn, B&Bs and Guest HousesPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Inn, B&Bs and Guest HousesPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Steve & Be Coggan,107 Warwick Road,Carlisle CA1 1EAt: 01228 521733e: info@cornerwaysbandb.co.ukw: www.cornerwaysbandb.co.uk

Recently refurbished character Victorianproperty, situated in a conservation area. Just 5 minutes walk to city centre & from Train/Busstations and ‘Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Trail’. M6 J43 only 1.25 miles. Recommended bytravellers guides ‘The Lonely Planet’ & ‘Lets Go’.

F5Map B

All Year

105(f)

4(s)

£30.00

Single£35.00

£37.50

£50.00

Cornerways Guest House Guest Accommodation����

Carl

isle

)B xIGbv T]} P zP%( i

Margaret Sutton,87 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2AWt/f: 01228 541942e: margaret@cherrygroveguesthouse.co.ukw: www.cherrygroveguesthouse.co.uk

This beautifully presented Victorian Guest Housesituated a short walk from historic city centreattractions and amenities. All rooms en-suite,comfortable dining room, excellent breakfasts.Only 1/2 mile from Hadrian’s Wall Trail. Easyaccess M6 (J43). Private on-street parking.

F7Map B

All Year

66(f)

£30.00

Single£35.00

£35.00

£40.00

Cherry Grove Guest House Guest Accommodation����

Carl

isle

)BxIGFbv T]} P zP%(i

Marjorie Dawes, 169 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1LPt/f: 01228 522767e: mdawes@courtfieldhouse.

fsnet.co.uk

Recently refurbished Victorian town houseoffering high standard en-suite accommodation.Short walk to historic city centre, bus / trainstations. Ideally situated for Hadrian’s Wall Trail,within 1/2 mile. Whether it’s a short break or astop over ‘Courtfield’ offers everything for acomfortable stay. 1 mile from J43 M6.

Courtfield Guest House Guest House����

Carl

isle

)x I GbvyR T]} P zP%(i¥

F7Map B

All Year

88(f)

1(s)

£27.50

Single£30.00

£30.00

£35.00

Geoff & Mary Bell, 9 St. Aidans Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1LTt: 01228 511930e: enquiries@fernlee-guest-house.co.ukw: fernlee-guest-house.co.uk

Quality comfortable family run guest house, wellappointed bedrooms all en-suite. Breakfast ofgood quality, locally produced food. Short walk to historic town centre. Riverside walks andHadrian’s Wall trail. Carlisle has a lot to offer.Fernlee is well recommended.

Fernlee Guest House Guest House����

Carl

isle

)f B x I G£ Fbhv R T ] } z P % ( i J ¥

F6Map B

All Year

88(f)

1(s)

£32.50

Single£35.00

£35.00

£40.00

Susan & Peter Harper, Orton Grange, Wigton Road,Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6LAt: 01228 711953e: hazeldean1@btopenworld.comw: www.hazeldeantherapycentre.com

A family run guest house in pretty location onlya few miles west of Carlisle, offering a friendlyatmosphere with comfortable accommodation.During your stay enjoy a massage, Reflexology or Reiki treatment by a qualified therapist.Spacious parking. Hot Tub and Sauna available.

F4Map A

All Year

42(f)

1(s)

£26.00

Single£26.00

£28.00

£28.00

Hazeldean Guest House and Therapy Centre Guest House���

Carl

isle

()}xCIbhv R T]}zP%(i ¥

Tony & Charlotte Carr, 90 Warwick Road, Carlisle,Cumbria CA1 1JUt: 01228 529842e: info@howard-lodge.co.ukw: www.howard-lodge.co.uk

Highly recommended by all who stay, HowardLodge is a friendly, family run guest house only a short walk from Carlisle city centre and theHadrian’s Wall Trail. Bus and rail stations alsonearby. We have our own private car park.

F5Map B

All Year

75(f)

2(s)

£27.50

Single£30.00

£30.00

£35.00

Howard Lodge Guest House Guest House����

Carl

isle

)f xC I Gbhv T]} P zP%( i

Yvette Rogers, 6 & 14 Howard Place, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1HRt/f: 01228 530440e: langleighhouse@aol.com

bookings@derwentlea.co.ukw: www.langleighhouse.co.uk

www.derwentlea.co.uk

Highly recommended by many touristorganisations with luxury accommodation. Off main road in quiet conservation area. Private car park. Five minutes from city centre.Welcome trays in all rooms. Evening mealsavailable. Spacious en-suite bedrooms. 5 minutes from M6 (J43).

E5Map B

All Year

1514(f)

4(s)

£36.00

Single£36.00

£36.00

£36.00

Carl

isle

()}f BxIGFbhvy R T ]} P zvP%()i¥

Langleigh and Derwentlea Guest House Guest House����

James & Elaine Knox, Townhead Farm, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4JBt: 01228 523019m: 07908 659785e: jamesknox@btconnect.com w: www.thesteadings.co.uk

Welcome to our beautiful barn conversion.Stylish and independent in lovely courtyard. Also available, 5 hospitality lodges forshort/longterm stay and B&B. Adjacent to Worldof Miniature museum. Extremely easy to find,country location yet just 3 miles from Carlisle.

E1Map B

All Year

22(f)

£24.00

Single£35.00

£27.00

£40.00

The Steadings Guest Accommodation, awaiting inspection

Carl

isle

) B xIGFbvyR T } %(i

Anita Martin, 368 Warwick Rd,Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 2RUt/f: 01228 533663e: anita@warrenguesthouse.co.ukw: www.warrenguesthouse.co.uk

Friendly, comfortable guest house. First one off M6 motorway (J43). Car parking for 6 cars.Good base for Lakes, Borders and Hadrian’s Wall.Railway station, golf club and close to citycentre. Telephones in all rooms. Come and seeour exclusive chamber pot collection!

F9Map B

All Year

66(f)

£25.00

Single–

£30.00

–

Warren Guest House Guest House���

Carl

isle

I GFbv}zP%(i

Nigel Jarvis,Longbyre, Greenhead,Cumbria CA8 7HNt: 01697 747972e: info@four-wynds-guest-house.co.ukw: www.four-wynds-guest-house.co.uk

A friendly, warm welcome. Just two minutes offthe Hadrian’s Wall Trail. Situated in breathtakingscenery. Close to the Roman Forts. We arepleased to offer our guests lifts, local knowledgeand assistance with holiday planning. We useorganic ingredients.

D8Map A

All Year

66(f)

2(s)

£34.00

Single£38.00

£34.00

£40.00

Four Wynds Bed & Breakfast���

Gre

enhe

ad

*()fB xCIGbhvy R T ]}zvP%)i J¥Ç

Mrs Patricia Dixon, Burgh Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7RFt: 01228 523531e: knockupworthdi@aol.com

Knockupworth Hall is a Grade 2 listed buildingwith secure parking. In a quiet location,conveniently situated on the outskirts of Carlislenear Hadrian’s Wall pathway and on the local bus route to Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway.

F4Map A

All Year

33(f)

£30.00

Single£40.00

£35.00

£40.00

Knockupworth Hall Bed & Breakfast����

Carl

isle

CI=bvT]zP%( J

Julie Glease, 110 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1JUt/f: 01228 522112e: eastviewgh@hotmail.co.ukw: www.eastviewguesthouse.co.uk

Friendly, family run Victorian guest house,offering a high standard of accommodation. Five minutes from city centre (walking), bus andtrain stations, also several excellent restaurants.Close to Hadrian’s Wall Trail. Extensive breakfastmenu. Well recommended by guests.

F6Map B

All Year

88(f)

1(s)

£32.50

Single£35.00

£35.00

£40.00

East View Guest House Guest House����

Carl

isle

) f B xIGFbhvR T]} P z%(i ¥

Mrs Melanie Anthony,44 Victoria Place,Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4AQt: 01228 522077e: cartref1@sky.com

A warm welcome awaits you at our family runVictorian Townhouse with a home from homeatmosphere. Ideally situated to all localamenities, city centre, rail/bus station andHadrian’s Wall Heritage Trail. Visit EnglandBreakfast Award Winner. Have drawn praise fromall that have stayed here.

E4Map B

All Year

86(f)

2(s)

£30.00

Single£30.00

£32.50

£40.00

Cartref Guest House Guest House����

Carl

isle

)f x CIGFbhvy T] P zP%( i J¥

David & Alice Mawson,173 Warwick Road, Carlisle,Cumbria CA1 1LPt: 01228 543094e: davidcambro@aol.comw: www.cambrohouse.co.uk

Cambro House is an attractively decorated and well maintained guest house highlyrecommended by guests. The spacious en-suitebedrooms are stylishly decorated. Within 1/2mile from Hadrians Wall Trail. Close to historiccity centre & golf course. Easy access M6 (J43).

F7Map B

All Year

44(f)

£30.00

Single£35.00

£30.00

£40.00

Cambro House Guest House����

Carl

isle

B x Fbv T]} P zP%(i¥Ç

3635

Inn, B&Bs and Guest HousesPrices for serviced accommodation given in this guide are PER PERSON based on two persons sharing a twin or double room.

BedroomsTotal No.

No. withfacilities(f)

No. ofsingles(s)

Price range perperson inc.VAT

Daily B&B rates in £’s

Min MaxMonths

OpenMapRef.

Mrs K Mashiter, Brampton Road,Longtown, Carlisle,Cumbria CA6 5TNt/f: 01228 791538e: info@briarleahouse.co.ukw: www.briarleahouse.co.uk

Family run country house with ground floorrooms and heated swimming pool and gardens. 4 miles from famous Gretna Green and minutesfrom M6, A7 and A74. Comfortableaccommodation ideal for touring Lakes, Bordersand Scotland. WiFi Available. Private parking.

D4Map A

All Year

64(f)

1(s)

£28.00

Single£30.00

£34.00

£64.00

Briar Lea House Guest House����

Long

tow

n

fBxCIGFbhv]}zP0%(i

Louise Lawson, Catlowdy, Penton, Carlisle,Cumbria CA6 5QPt: 01228 577214f: 01228 577014e: louiselawson@hotmail.comw: www.craigburnfarmhouse.com

Family run farmhouse serving delicious food –desserts our speciality. Residential license.Beautiful bedrooms, some four posters. A quietand relaxing stop over to and from Scotland andNorthern Ireland. Exit M6 (J44). A7 to Longtownthen follow signs to Catlowdy.

B5Map A

All Year

66(f)

£40.00

Single£45.00

£40.00

£50.00

Pent

on

)} f B x I£bhvy R T]} zv%(J

Craigburn Farmhouse Farmhouse����

Margaret Sisson, Catlowdy, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5QPt: 01228 577219f: 01228 577019e: info@bessiestown.co.ukw: www.bessiestown.co.uk

Featured on TV, multi-award winning Best GuestHouse, warm welcome, delightful public rooms,pretty newly refurbished – some ground floor – en-suite bedrooms (1 wheelchair accessible), deliciousfood, indoor heated pool, luxury honeymoon suite.Easy access M6 (J44) A7 Longtown, follow signsCatlowdy. Self Catering in courtyard cottages.

B5Map A

All Year

44(f)

£43.00

Single–

£60.00

£57.00

Bessiestown Country Guest House Country Guest House�����

Long

tow

n

BxIGFbhvR]}zvP!%(¥

Self-Catering CottagesPrices given for self-catering properties refer to the seasonal weekly range PER UNIT. Type of

Unit

Availablefor

shortbreaks /Min. no.of nights

MonthsOpen

MapRef.

Price rangeinc.VAT

per week in £’s

From To

Stephen Wightman, Castle Carrock, Brampton,Cumbria CA8 9DPt: 01228 670615e: enquiries@tottergill.co.ukw: www.tottergill.co.uk

Cumbria Tourism’s ‘Self-Catering Holiday of theYear 2010. Peace and tranquility with stunningviews in luxurious cottages, some with privatehot tubs, complimentary leisure clubmembership at local hotel. Close to Lake District,Hadrian’s Wall and The Scottish Borders.

Tottergill Farm – Self-Catering���� �����

Bra

mpt

on

bcfCEI bhvyI]2 s P q) B} e* A O¥

F6Map A

All Year

6 Cotts

Sleeps3-8

AllYear

ExceptSchHols7 nts

£325 £1375

Jon Copland, Atlantic House, Fletcher Way, Parkhouse, Carlisle CA3 0LJt: 01228 599960f: 01228 599970e: enquiries@cumbrian-cottages.co.ukw: www.cumbrian-cottages.co.uk

Largest selection, with over 900 holiday homes in Carlisle, Eden Valley and the Lake District. AllVisitBritain inspected. Short breaks throughoutthe year. Offices in Carlisle and Lakes. Visit ourwebsite with online availability and booking orcall for a brochure.

Cumbrian Cottages – Self-Catering��� �����

Carl

isle

bcfCEIbd hv yI s P q)B } e * A O J¥

All Year

900+Cotts.Flats,

LodgesSleeps2-16

AllYear

3 nts

£295 £4500

David & June Bates, Carleton, Carlisle,Cumbria CA4 0AJt: 01228 527549e: all.bates@virgin.netw: www.newbigginhall.com

Two characterful and comfortable apartments(for up to 6) and a charming ground floor cottage(2/3) in an historic Grade II* listed mansion.Beautiful grounds with spacious lawns andwoodland. Only 4 miles south of Carlisle, primeposition for exploring Northern and WesternLakes, Southern Scotland and Roman Wall area.

Newbiggin Hall Self-Catering, awaiting inspection

Carl

isle

bfEIZbd hv y J] s P q) } *(O

F4Map A

All Year

2 Flats1 Cott

Sleeps2-6

AllYear

3 nts

£270 £570

Jude Walker,Raughton Head, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 7ANt: 016974 76779f: 016974 76827e: info@hallhills.co.ukw: www.hallhills.co.uk

North West’s Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 2009/10. 17th Century barns creativelyconverted to provide beautiful accommodation.A sophisticated rural retreat in the Roe Valley; a peaceful stunning location away from thecrowds and yet ideal for exploring Cumbria.

Hall Hills – Self-Catering���� �����

Dal

ston

bfEIbhvyI s P)B} * A O$ J ¥

H4Map A

All Year

3 Cotts1 Apt

1 B’lowSleeps2-20

AllYear

3 nts

£540 £980

F5Map A

All Year

1 Cott

Sleeps2-4

AllYear

2 nts

£310 £495Mrs A Stamper, Cringles, Cumwhinton,Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 8DLt: 01228 561600e: allystamper@aol.comw: www.westcottagecumbria.co.uk

Luxury cottage adjoining a Georgian listed housein a village location 3 miles from Carlisle. Anideal base for visiting the Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall,Eden Valley and Scotland. Fishing and golfnearby, mountain bikes available.

West Cottage Self-Catering����

Cum

whi

nton

bcfCEI bdhv yI] s P)} * OJ¥

Mr John Elwen, New Pallyards, Hethersgill, Carlisle,Cumbria CA6 6HZt/f: 01228 577308e: newpallyards@btinternet.comw: www.4starsc.co.uk

Sandstone barn conversion/ modernisedcottage. Rural location near border 20mins M6,45mins Lakes. Available both holiday and longerterm rentals. Ideal for Gretna Green, Hadrian’sWall, Kielder Forest. Special offers appear onwebsite. Features include four-poster and en-suite rooms.

Meadow View & Burn Cottage Self-Catering, awaiting inspection

Het

hers

gill

bfCEIZ b hv y I] s P q) B} e *(eA OT$Ç

D5Map A

All Year

1 Cott1 Barn

Sleeps2-10

AllYear

1 nt

£150 £750

E6Map A

All Year

7Cotts

Sleeps2-8

AllYear

3 ntsExceptBankHols

£183 £580Harriet Sykes, Talkin Head, Brampton,Cumbria CA8 1LTt: 016977 3435e: stay@longbyres.co.ukw: www.longbyres.co.uk

Seven specially designed houses on hill farm.Home-cooked meal service. Good walking.Peaceful, excellent base for touring Hadrian’sWall, Lake District, Scotland, North Pennines.Good local pubs within walking distance. Fishing, boating and golf all nearby.

Long Byres at Talkin Head Self-Catering���

Talk

in H

ead

bcfCEbhvyI s) B} *O¥

Elaine Packer, Gilsland, Brampton,Cumbria CA8 7DAt: 016977 47214e: info@hillonthewall.co.uk

Fascinating 16th Century fortified farmhousewith panoramic views over Hadrian’s Wall andthe beautiful Irthing Valley. Ideal stopover forthe Borders, North Pennines and Lakes. We offera warm welcome, delicious food and the greatestof comfort. Journal Publishing Co. Award of Merit for Quality and Service. Runner-up– The Cumberland News Countryside Awards 2002 ‘Best Place to Stay’.

The Hill On The Wall Guest House�����

Had

rian

’s W

all

I Fbv yR T ] } z P % ( i ¥

D8Map A

ClosedDec to

Feb

33(f)

£37.50

Single£62.50

£42.50

£62.50

Malcolm Redman,Upper Denton, Gilsland, Cumbria CA8 7AFt: 016977 47194e: info@bushnook.co.ukw: www.bushnook.co.uk

Bush Nook is a friendly comfortable Guesthouseset in open countryside with views over theIrithing Valley and Hadrian’s Wall to the ScottishBorders. An ideal venue to enjoy the countryside,culture and history of north east Cumbria andNorthumberland.

D8Map A

All Year

77(f)

1(s)

£35.00

Single£35.00

£40.00

£40.00

Bush Nook Guest House����

Had

rian

’s W

all

)fB x C I GFbhvy R T]}zP% ( ¥Ç

.co.uk

Carlisle and its surrounding area have more to discover...

3837

Mrs Dee Carruthers, Impact Housing Assoc.,Bridge Lane, Caldewgate,Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 5SRt: 01228 597352 f: 01228 594631e: deec@impacthousing.org.ukw: www.impacthousing.org.uk

Situated next to the castle within easy walkingdistance of all attractions and amenities. We offer high quality flats to accommodate up to 6 people. Each is fully equipped withkitchen / dining room, bathroom, shower andWC. Disabled access/facilities are also provided.

Carl

isle

bfCEIbhvyI] s P q)B } *O¥Ç

Type ofUnit

Availablefor

shortbreaks /Min. no.of nights

MonthsOpen

MapRef.

Price rangeinc.VAT

per week in £’s

From To

E1Map B

ClosedmidSept

to midJuly

6 Flats

Sleeps2-6

Summeronly

4 nts

£320 £500

The Old Brewery Student Residences Self-Catering���

Student Residences Self-Catering FlatsPrices given for self-catering flats refer to the seasonal weekly range PER UNIT.

1

E4Map A

ClosedNov to

Feb

47 Pitches

£13

£13 £11to

£12

Caravan & CampingPrices given for caravan and camping sites refer to the price PER PITCH per night for two persons.

Mrs Barbara Inglis, Blackford, Carlisle,Cumbria CA6 4EAt/f: 01228 674611e: dandydinmont@btopenworld.comw: www.caravan-camping-

carlisle.itgo.com

A quiet Countryside Park situated 1.5 miles N. of M6 (J44) on right of A7 Galashiels road at Blackford. Ideal overnight halt or base forvisiting historic Carlisle, Scottish Borders orRoman Wall. Lake District 45 mins by car. Beside Reivers cycle route. Now mainly adults.Childrens activities restricted.

Dandy Dinmont Caravan & Camping Park Touring & Camping Park����

Bla

ckfo

rd

157;89!CEI( yP^

Type ofUnit

MonthsOpen

MapRef.

Price Range Per 2 Persons Pitch

& Parking inc.VAT in £’s

C’vans M/Camps Tents

Vivaldi Restaurant PizzeriaMr Matteo Marras, 30 Lowther Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8DH t: 01228 818333 e: vivaldicarlisle@hotmail.com

Freshly prepared traditional Italian food. Pizza, pasta, chicken, steak, fish & porkdishes all prepared to order. 3 course lunch also available for £7.45. Happy Hourfrom £3.95.

Open: Monday to Saturday 11.30am–2pm; 5.30pm–10pm

Hallmark Hotel CarlisleCourt Square, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1QYt: 01228 531951f: 01228 547799 e: carlisle.reception@

hallmarkhotels.co.uk

The Brasserie offers relaxed, informaldining and non-residents are verywelcome. Located adjacent to therailway station, the Brasserie is theideal city centre restaurant choice.Whether you fancy lunch, a 3 coursemeal or just a main course dish, thereare mouthwatering options for everytaste. Open 7 days.

Open: Brasserie lunch 12–2.30pm; Dinner 6pm–9.30pm; Bar menu 11am–6pm

Carlisle’s leading Italian restaurant, established in 1974, serving a vast selection of fine Italian cuisine, situated opposite Carlisle CivicCentre in a surrounding you’ll never forget. Whether its a romanticmeal for two or a party of 6 to 100 let Adriano cater for your needs.

Special set menu and Happy Hour available.The ultimate dining experience.

Open: Mon– Sun 11.30am– 1.50pm; 5.30pm– 9.50pm. Closed Sun lunch

1 Rickergate, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8XP

Tel: 01228 599007 Fax: 01228 599008

RISTORANTEADRIANO

Laal BiteMrs S Hodgson, Drumburgh, Carlisle, Cumbria CA7 5DW t: 01228 576551 e: sarah.hodgson2@virgin.net

Tuck shop for cyclists and walkers. Toilet.

Open: Monday to Sunday, April to end October 8am–6pm

Carlisle has an excellent selection of restaurants and bistros to suit any taste,here is a small selection of establishments well worth a visit...

Places to eat

G2Map A

All Year

1Annexe

Sleeps2

AllYear

1 nt

£210 £300Mrs Sarah Hodgson, The Grange, Drumburgh, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5DWt: 01228 576551e: sarah.hodgson2@virgin.netw: www.thegrangecottage.co.uk

Relax and enjoy a holiday in The Stable, now a comfortable well appointed cottage. Viewsover the Solway from the beamed bedroom. In Winter watch Barnacle Geese, in SummerSwallows nest in barns. Hadrian’s Wall Trail and Nature Reserve nearby.

The Stables Self-Catering����

Wig

ton

bf CEIbhvyI] s P q)B} *O

F3Map A

All Year

8Lodges1 Flat

Sleeps2-6

AllYear

3 nts

£427 £1160Nick & Tazeem Kittoe, The Lough, Thurstonfield,Cumbria CA5 6HBt: 01228 576661e: info@thetranquilotter.co.ukw: www.thetranquilotter.co.uk

An idyllic and peaceful lakeside beauty spot inNorth Cumbria. Each of our eight unique 5-starluxury lodges is right at the water’s edge withits private hot-tub, log fire, fantastic view ofthe lake and access to private woodland and birdhide.

The Tranquil Otter Self-Catering�����

Thur

ston

fiel

d

c f CEIbhvyI s P)B }A O¥

z3

F3Map A

All Year

1 Cott

Sleeps2

AllYear

3 nts

£275 £420Diane Veevers, Thurstonfield, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6HQt: 01228 576205e: diane@the-granary-

thurstonfield.co.ukw: www.the-granary-

thurstonfield.co.uk

Tastefully converted granary loft of an old watermill, sleeps 2 in a cozy atmosphere with originaloak beams. With an acre of delightful gardens.Conveniently situated on the B5307 5 miles west of Carlisle.

The Granary Self-Catering����

Thur

ston

fiel

d

bcCEIbvyI] s P)B } *eO

Self-Catering CottagesPrices given for self-catering properties refer to the seasonal weekly range PER UNIT. Type of

Unit

Availablefor

shortbreaks /Min. no.of nights

MonthsOpen

MapRef.

Price rangeinc.VAT

per week in £’s

From To

4039

Be thecentre ofattraction

C AR L I

S L E

Cumbria’s Premier Shopping Centre

• Conferences• Exhibitions• Events• Film locations

• Launches• Training• Meetings• Seminars

© E

nglis

h H

erita

ge

Advertisement feature

Days out worth talking about.When you become a member of English Heritage you can enjoy days out atover 400 historic sites in England for free, plus free or discounted entry tohundreds of events all year round. Sign up at any of our sites or for a list ofall the member benefits visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/membership

Dominating the city centre, Carlisle Castle has survivedmany conflicts and sieges in the notoriously turbulentwestern end of the Anglo-Scottish border.

Famous for the confinement of Mary Queen of Scotsafter her escape from Scotland in 1568, follow in herfootsteps and imagine her horrific ordeal in the ghastlydungeons. See where parched Jacobite prisoners soughtmoisture to stay alive from the legendary ‘licking stones’.Hear how Border Reiver Kinmont Willie Armstrong wasalso held captive, but made a daring escape much to

the fury of his captors. Be taken on a historical journeywith chilling stories of life, death and survival at thisfascinating medieval fortress.

English Heritage has some of the most beautiful and captivating historic sites in Cumbria. Let yourimagination run wild and imagine what life would havebeen like in days gone by at Stott Park Bobbin Mill,Furness Abbey and Lanercost Priory to name just a few.

For more information call 0870 333 1181 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/northwest

Are you ready for 900 years of historyat Carlisle’s best loved landmark?

Your FREE venue location service for:

phone: 01228 817155email: info@myplacecumbria.co.uk

web: www.myplacecumbria.co.uk

myplacecumbriavenues with space to think

75 top namestoresunder one roof in Carlisle’s city centre

600 award winningsecured parking spaces

www.thelanesshopping.co.ukOpening hours: Mon – Sat 9am-5.30pmSunday 11am – 5pm (Most Stores) Tel: 01228 529356Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8NX

Stunning places to visit...Carlisle and its surrounding area have more to discover

To help find your way around Carlisle, there’s a handy pullout page at the back of this brochure which features a map and Tourist Information contacts.

41 42

Hadrian’s Wall by BusJump aboard to explore Hadrian’s Wall Country

from Friday 22nd April to Sunday 30th October 2011

• The Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus (AD122) is an easy andsustainable way to get around and explore the WorldHeritage Site.

• The AD122 runs between Newcastle and Carlisle and thereare linking bus and train services allowing visitors to travelthroughout Hadrian’s Wall Country from Bowness-on-Solwayto Wallsend.

• The service also links into the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail,enabling hikers to walk shorter or longer stretches of the Walland catch the bus when they get tired and for cyclists there isthe Hadrian’s Cycleway, Route 72 on the National Cycle Network.

• The AD122 service operates daily from Friday 22nd April toSunday 30th October 2011. Please check the website for upto date information, changes and special offers. Foralternative winter bus services please call the Hadrian’s Wallinformation Line on the number below.

For more information pick up a timetable from localTourist Information Centres, phone 01434 322002 orvisit www.hadrians-wall.org.

Had

rian’

s W

all C

ount

ry B

us ©

HW

HL

– D

avid

Tay

lor

Aberdeen

Dundee

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Newcastle

Carlisle

Manchester

Liverpool

LondonCardiff

Hull

Stranraer

Belfast

Dublin

Leeds

Birmingham

Getting here & map A

Getting here...By road Carlisle is linked directly with the North West,Yorkshire and Humberside by the M6, M61, M62 andadjoining motorways. Take the M25, M1 (or M40) and M6 fora speedy journey from London and the South East. The M74/A74, A7 and A69 are the quickest routes fromGlasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle respectively. Carlisle isapproximately a 2 hour drive from Stranraer on the A75.

By rail Virgin trains from London (Euston) reach Carlisle inunder 4 hours on their way to Glasgow and Edinburgh.Northern Rail provide an excellent service to Carlisle fromstations across the whole of Northern England. The City’sCitadel Station is the terminus for 3 of the country’s scenicrailways – The Tyne Valley line from Newcastle, The CumbrianCoast line from Lancaster and the historic Settle to Carlisleline which brings passengers from Yorkshire across thePennines and along the Eden Valley. National Rail Enquiries08457 48 49 50. www.settle-carlisle.co.uk

By coach National Express operate services to Carlisle fromall major cities. For further information call 08705 808080.There are regular bus services from Newcastle 0871 2002233.

By air Carlisle Airport (01228) 573641 can accept mostprearranged private and commercial aircraft.

Car hire For further information please write, telephone or visit: The Visitor Centre, Old Town Hall, Carlisle CA3 8JE. Telephone: (01228) 625600.

Taxis Radio Taxis (01228) 527575, Citadel Station Taxis (01228) 523971, County Cabs (01228) 596789.

Distances shown in miles are those usingmotorways, primary routes and A-roads and are not necessarily the shortest routes.

Miles from Carlisle:Birmingham . . . . . . .195Bristol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277Cardiff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303Edinburgh . . . . . . . . . . .96Fort William . . . . . . . .196Glasgow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Hull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . .67Leeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Liverpool . . . . . . . . . . . .120London . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301Manchester . . . . . . .119Middlesbrough . . . .94Newcastle . . . . . . . . . . . .57Norwich . . . . . . . . . . . .289Perth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Preston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Sheffield . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Stranraer . . . . . . . . . . .105York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

www.traveline.info*Calls cost 10p per minutes plus any charges your network provider makes.

*

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this publication is accurate, Carlisle Tourism Partnershipcannot accept responsibility in respect of any error or omission that may have occurred. For further information, visit the Carlislewebsite: www.discovercarlisle.co.uk

Design, production and copywriting of this guide by Hunter Johnstone Marketing Solutions. For further information contact Neil Hunteron 0191 230 1560.

Photography by D&H Photographers www.dandhphotographers.co.uk, Carlisle City Council, English Heritage, Tullie House Museum & ArtGallery, Graeme Peacock, Laura Boyle, Lakes Alive (flickr), Andrew Hepinstall, Dave Willis, Ben Barden, Second Image, Dave Holbrook,HWHL/Roger Clegg, HWHL/Stuart Herbert, HWHL/David Taylor, Fiona Shipp, Grahame Jackson, Louisa Hennessy (flickr), CumbriaPhotowww.cumbriaphoto.co.uk, North News & Picture Ltd and www.britainonview.com.

© All material printed in this brochure is the copyright of the parties mentioned and cannot be reproduced in any form without writtenpermission. If you would like this publication in another format or language, please contact Carlisle Tourism Partnership, 7th Floor, CivicCentre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG Tel: 01228 817000 or email: tourism@carlisle.gov.uk

­Carlisle­Tourism­Partnership­iscommitted­to­protecting­ourenvironment.­This­guide­isproduced­on­chlorine­freematerial­sourced­fromresponsibly­managed­forests.Please­recycle­responsibly­whenyou­have­finished­with­this­guide.

All bus, rail and boat journeys to and within Cumbria.

Lines are open 07:00-20:00 7 days a week

Carlisle, city map B 1. Carlisle Castle & Border

Regiment Museum

2. St. Cuthbert’s Church

3. Guildhall Museum

4. Linton Tweeds Shop & Tearoom

5. Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery

6. The Pools

7. Cinema

8. Sheepmount Sports Ground

9. AMF Bowl

10. Cumberland Infirmary

11. The Lanes Shopping Centre & Central Library

12. LaserQuest

13. Carlisle College

14. University of Cumbria –Brampton Road Campus

15. University of Cumbria –Paternoster Row Campus

16. Catholic Church

17. 24hr Petrol Station

18. University of Cumbria – Fusehill Street Campus

19. Carlisle Cathedral

20. Police Station (located inCustomer Contact Centre. Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-4pm)

987654321

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

A7­to­M6­(J44)Longtown­&­EdinburghA74/M74­Glasgow(A75­Dumfries­&­Stranraer)

A69­to­M6­(J43),­

Hexham­&­Newcastle

A6­to­M6­(J42),Penrith,­Kendal­&

Lancaster

To­West­Cumbria­A595

To­Cemetery­and­Crematorium

��

�

To­Racecourse�

P

N

Mapping produced by Lovell Johns Ltd., Witney, Oxford. Tel: 01993 883161

MAP B

metres0 400

43

To get the maximum enjoyment from your holiday and to see and do as much as possible, be sure to make full use of our network ofTourist Information Centres (TIC’s). They are staffed by friendly localpeople who know the area well and will do everything they can to make your holiday or short break as enjoyable as possible.Carlisle Tourist Information Centre has won two prestigious TIC of the Year Awards in the Cumbria for Excellence 2004 andEngland’s Northwest Tourism Awards.

Friendly, helpful staff at Carlisle Tourist Information Centres(TIC’s) are happy to advise on interesting places to visit, the bestroutes, bus and train times, car and cycle hire, event details,

shopping and eating out information as well as where to stay; from hotels to camping sites.

All our local TIC’s offer a local accommodation booking service to personal callers and operate thenationwide Book-A-Bed-Ahead (BABA) service.

A £4 charge is made for advance booking of local accommodation either by telephone with yourcredit card number or in writing with a cheque deposit.

For information on Longtown and surrounding area call 01228 625600.

Carlisle zWC z

The Visitor Centre, Old Town Hall, Carlisle CA3 8JE. Tel: (01228) 625 600 Fax: (01228) 625 604 Open:March to June & Sept to Oct Mon – Sat 9.30am – 5pm July & AugMon – Sat 9.30am – 5.30pmMay to Aug Sun 10.30am – 4pm Nov to Feb Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am – 4pm

Brampton zWC z

The Moot Hall, Brampton CA8 1RW. Tel/Fax: (016977) 3433Open: Easter to Aug Mon – Sat 10am – 5pmSept Mon – Sat 10am – 4pm

Southwaite zWC z

M6 Motorway services (North Bound), Carlisle CA4 0NS. Tel/Fax: (016974) 73445Open: April, May & Oct Mon – Sun 9am – 5pm, June to Sept Mon – Sun 9am – 6pm Nov to March Mon – Sat 10am – 5pmClosed Sundays. All TIC opening times are subject to change.

Key to symbols

zWC Toilets for wheelchair users

z Wheelchair access

< < <

n <TouristInformation

Pullout Pocket City Map& Tourist Information Centres...

44

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8TP

www.tulliehouse.co.uk

Prepare toAdvanceto the Roman Frontier Gallery at Tullie House

OPENINGJUNE2011

In June 2011 Tullie House opens its doors to the Roman Frontier Gallery: Stories beyond Hadrian’s Wall. This new spectacular, cutting edge500 metre gallery will tell the story of the 400 year period of Roman occupation at their empire’s northern most frontier. The gallery willshowcase significant Roman collections from Tullie House along with items on loan from the British Museum.