Carlisle Castle

Due to the Military Festival at Carlisle Castle, unfortunately we do not have any accessible parking at the castle between 31/05/25 and 01/06/25. The nearest car park is Castle Carpark to the west of the castle Due to an issue with our internet connection we are only able to take cash payments, we apologise for any inconvenience caused

The imposing walls of Carlisle Castle
A half-open portcullis at Carlisle Castle
A view from inside the walls of Carlisle Castle
A view of buildings through a stone arch inside the walls of Carlisle Castle
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Open daily, 10am - 5pm

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Address
Castle Way, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UR

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The sights and sounds of Carlisle Castle

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Carlisle Castle on the English Heritage Podcast

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