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Carlisle Castle

📍 Cumbria, England

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About

Carlisle Castle is a stone keep medieval fortress located in the city of Carlisle near the ruins of Hadrian's Wall. First built during the reign of William II in 1092 and rebuilt in stone under Henry I in 1122, the castle is over 930 years old and has been the scene of many episodes in British history.

Getting There

🚂 Carlisle Station

Major rail hub. Avanti from London Euston (3.5 hrs), ScotRail from Glasgow/Edinburgh. 10 min walk.

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🅿️ City Centre Parking

NCP and council car parks in Carlisle. The castle is in the city centre.

Terrain & Accessibility

♿ Partially Accessible🚶 Courtyard Flat🏛️ Keep Stairs🚻 Toilets Available

The castle is still in military use (Cumbria's Museum of Military Life is inside). The outer ward and museum are accessible. The medieval keep involves stairs. The notorious 'licking stones' in the dungeon can be visited. English Heritage.