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ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM
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Carl isle Cast le
CARLISLE CASTLE
Standing proudly in the city
it has dominated for nine
centuries, Carlisle Castle
remained a working fortress
until well within living memory.
It has withstood many sieges,
contained a valuable royal
prisoner, and been home
to the King’s Own Royal
Border Regiment. Now open
to the public, the castle lets
you discover for yourself its
turbulent past in the fascinating
family-friendly
exhibition.
Explore medieval castle rooms
as well as 19th century military
buildings, and visit Cumbria’s
Museum of Military Life. For the
particularly adventurous, there
are events running throughout
the year such as the Torchlight
Tours, which allow you to
explore the dungeons, discover
the intriguing story of the licking
stones and hear about the
walled up skeletons which were
discovered by workmen in the
Captain’s Tower. There are also
drive-in cinema events, such
as Spooky Cinema in October.
Aside from the museum which
is open seven days a week
and the exhibition highlighting
key moments and stories from
the castle’s history, Carlisle
Castle includes facilities such
as a shop with snacks and
souvenirs, public toilets and a
picnic area.
