Carlisle
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Introduction
Carlisle is a frontier city. Formerly the site of Roman and Norman garrison towns, its ownership has rotated between the English, trying to hold back the Reivers from the North, and the Scots, fighting against English invasion. The centre is notable for imposing red sandstone buildings, including the huge Norman-built castle, and a fine cathedral.
Sights and Activities
- Carlisle Castle - a huge sandstone fortress, originally constructed in 1092.
- Carlisle Cathedral - small, but perfectly formed, with one of the finest stained glass windows in Europe, and a well preserved 16th century Friary building opposite.
- Tullie House museum - a particularly good local museum showcasing the history of Carlise and the Borders, regional natural history and work by local artists.
Getting There
By Plane
There are currently no scheduled flights to Carlisle Airport (CAX). A planned expansion should increase availability. The closest realistic option is Newcastle International Airport (NCL).
By Train
Carlisle is on the main West Coast line between London and Scotland. Direct trains run to destinations including Manchester, Preston, Glasgow, Lancaster, Penrith and Oxenholme. A trans-pennine service runs across Northern Cumbria and Northumberland to Newcastle.
Carlisle is also the starting point of the picturesque Settle-Carlisle Railway, England's most scenic rail journey which skirts the Lake District before crossing the Cumbrian Pennines and Yorkshire Dales to Settle - the line finally terminates in Leeds.
By Car
Carlisle is easily accessible via the M6 motorway.
By Bus
National Express and regional operators run direct services between Lancaster and a range of major cities. There are particularly regular services to Newcastle.
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