Carlisle

Carlisle

Carlisle is an area with a wealth of historic attractions; you can join heritage trails that will submerse you in the areas history. There are also plenty of fun attractions if you after a more casual visit including climbing walls, miniature model museums and nature reserves.

But of course on Carlisle's doorstep is the majesty of the Lake District, a compact glaciated upland landscape of radiating U-shaped valleys, many containing long narrow lakes. Rocky mountain tops, open fell pasture and heather-covered slopes contrast with native woodland, exotic plantations and stone-walled fields in the valley bottoms. The resulting landscape has aesthetic unity marked by contrast in detail: mountains, moors, lakes, woods, streams, fields, stone walls, farms, villages and small scale industry, reflecting its relative geographical isolation and gradual development.

Countless adventurous activity providers are based or are active in the Lake District, with mountaineering, orienteering, fell walking, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, open-water swimming and of course the opportunity to camp or bed-down in a boarding house providing fantastic exercise, outdoor adventure and leadership opportunities for students from across the UK.

Not only is the Lake District beautiful and adventurous in itself, but it has also proved an inspiration to artists and writers such as Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth over the centuries.

Venues in this location

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Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall

One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.

Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

You can explore the extensive remains of the Roman Fort and the longest continuous remaining stretch of this magnificent World Heritage Site can be seen here. Inside, the exhibition has interesting interactive displays and artefacts, as well as a model of the Wall at its full height.

Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall

A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort. 

Roman Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum

Two sites - one amazing day!

Explore the remains and uncovering of an ancient Roman fort. Then visit the Roman Army Museum.

Before, during and after Hadrian's Wall

Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall

A fine 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.

Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Striving to bring new opportunities to young people in the local area with our dedicated team of Outdoor Instructors and Youth workers.

We endeavour to provide activities that help to develop skills within a safe & supportive environment.

Reach Beyond Adventure

Reach Beyond Adventure, based in The English Lake District, offers outdoor adventure activities, organisational and business development, team building, management training, bushcraft skills and challenge events for individuals, teams and organisations throughout the UK.

Badger Adventures

Our experienced team will guide you through unique destinations, where you can embrace different cultures, amazing wildlife, beautiful secluded landscapes and explore our enchanting planet.

Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre

Cumbria's most famous residents

Includes sheep, cattle, dogs and geese. Large shop with sheepskin rugs, sheepy gifts, clothing, books etc

Come indoors and be enthralled & educated in our unique farm show. Includes sheep, cattle, dogs and geese. Large shop with sheepskin rugs, sheepy gifts, clothing, books etc. Our cafe serves hot meals & snacks. Licensed bar. Lots of free parking.

Lake District Coast Aquarium

The Lake District Coast Aquarium is a great all weather attraction for all age groups, with stunning live displays and other attractions for all the family. It has just the right balance of fun with learning!

The Lake District Coast Aquarium is situated on the harbour side at Maryport in Cumbria

Cumberland Pencil Museum

Located in the area where graphite was first mined for pencils and the first pencil factory was built in 1832. 

Brougham Castle

In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont in Cumbria, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century. This great keep largely survives, amid many later buildings - including the unusual double gatehouse and impressive 'Tower of League'.

Penrith Castle

Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester (subsequently Richard III). Surviving to their full height, the castle walls stand in a public park.

History

Lanercost Priory

The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history. Standing close to Hadrian's Wall, it suffered frequent attacks during the long Anglo-Scottish wars, once by Robert Bruce in person.

Carolclimb

Carol and Richard run 'carolclimb' from Buckbarrow, Wasdale, Cumbria. From a 18thC farmhouse in the beautiful Wasdale Valley in the Western Lake District. We run Skills Courses and Adventures throughout the Lake District, Northern England and Scotland for all ages and abilities.

Wilderness Experience

Caring for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties

Wilderness experiences has been registered with Ofsted as a provider of education for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) since 2001 as a mobile children's Home, based in Carlisle, Cumbria on the edge of the Lake District National Park and just south of the border with Scotland.

Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park

Highest Go Ape in the country at 360 metres above sea level.

It’s so high you can see all the way to Scotland. Enjoy a Tree Top Adventure with us in our beautiful forest, riding zip slides through skies, over water and in England’s only true mountain forest. We’re sure you’ll love the spectacular views of the Lake District.

Brough Castle

Starkly impressive Brough Castle stands on a ridge commanding strategic Stainmore Pass, on the site of a Roman fort.

Frequently the target of Scots raids, its towering keep dates from about 1200, and more comfortable living quarters were later added by the Clifford family, only to be accidentally burnt following a 'great Christmas party' in 1521.

Cumbria's Museum of Military Life

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things

Cumbria‘s Museum of Military Life was founded in 1932 and tells the 300-year story of Cumbria’s army regiments through books, documents, photographs and artefacts. Based at Carlisle Castle, the museum moved into the larger Alma Ward room in 2014.

The Intertwined History of 300 years of  British Infantry Regiments

Derwent Hill Outdoor Education and Training Centre

Our team of friendly professionals prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere and providing programmes tailored to meet your needs.

Warwick Tower

An emporium of vintage, retro, antiques, artisans, crafts, gallery, gifts and a programme of quirky workshops.

Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall

The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.

Stands alongside the route of Hadrian's National Cycle Network cyclepath.

Muncaster Castle

Historic Haunted Castle, Himalayan Gardens, Owl Centre, MeadowVole Maze and Playgrounds

Muncaster Castle is still a privately owned family home to the Penningtons and three generations of the family still live in the Castle today.

They are actively involved in the running of the business which is set up as a not-for-profit company. The estate employees 50 local people full time at the Castle and Gardens and this grows up to more than 65 in the height of summer.

World Owl Trust

The World Owl Trust works on owl conservation on a global scale, and we have members in many countries around the world.

Our conservation programmes protect populations of endangered owls until their habitat has been restored. This has already been achieved for the European Eagle Owl and British Barn Owl.

Trotters World of Animals

The primary objective of Lake District Wildlife Park is wildlife conservation and promotion of sustainable lifestyles through experiential learning.

We believe that the future is in the hands of the world’s young people and our education programme aims to emphasize the interdependence of human beings, the animal world and the natural environment.

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