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Carlisle Castle

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Founded by William Rufus in 1092, site of Mary Queen of Scots' imprisonment in 1568 (you can walk the "Lady's Walk" path in her footsteps). See carvings left by prisoners held at the castle. Great views from the top of the keep. more details ...
Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA3 8UR

About Carlisle Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: in Carlisle city centre
Website: Carlisle Castle
Phone: 01228 591 922
English Heritage
Location map
OS NY397 563

Heritage Highlight: Stroll the Lady's Walk, where Mary, Queen of Scots exercised when kept here as a prisoner
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Tullie House Museum - 0.2 miles (Museum) Carlisle Cathedral - 0.3 miles (Cathedral) Carlisle Guildhall Museum - 0.3 miles (Museum) Wetheral Priory - 4.6 miles (Abbey) Lanercost Priory - 10.9 miles (Abbey) Naworth - 10.9 miles (Historic House) The Howk Waterfall - 11.4 miles (Countryside) Hare Hill (Hadrians Wall) - 11.5 miles (Roman)

Nearest Towns and Villages Carlisle - 1.4 miles away Burgh-by-Sands - 4.6 miles away Caldbeck - 11.2 miles away Bowness - 11.5 miles away Kirkoswald - 13.5 miles away Great Salkeld - 15.3 miles away Bewcastle - 15.5 miles away Penrith - 18 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Carlisle Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

2 Eden Grove Cottage - 9.2 miles from Carlisle Castle Armathwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £400

Cottage No 6 - 9.6 miles from Carlisle Castle Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £168

Cottage No 2 - 9.6 miles from Carlisle Castle Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £240

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Nearest Hotels

Crown & Mitre Hotel - 0.4 miles from Carlisle Castle Carlisle, Cumbria Stay from: £55.00

Crown Hotel, Wetheral - 0.4 miles from Carlisle Castle Wetheral, Cumbria Stay from: £55.00

Ibis Carlisle - 0.6 miles from Carlisle Castle Carlisle, Cumbria Stay from: £29.75

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

No 1 Guest House - 0.5 miles from Carlisle Castle Carlisle, Cumbria From: £30.00

No 1 Guest House - 0.9 miles from Carlisle Castle Carlisle, Cumbria From: £35.00

East View Guest House - 1 miles from Carlisle Castle Stanwix, Cumbria From: £40.00

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Carlisle
Tourist Information Centre
Old Town Hall
Green Market
Carlisle
Cumbria
England
CA3 8JE
Tel: 01228 625 600
Fax: 01228 625 604
Email: tourism@carlisle-city.gov.uk
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