Carlisle Vacations: Things To See And Do When You Visit Carlisle
The city of Carlisle is the largest of all settlements that you will find in Cumbria, England. Along with being the administrative centre for the city and the County of Cumbria, it also houses the main campus for the University of Cumbria. A vacation in Carlise is ideal for anyone who wants to find out more about this ancient city.
It’s really easy to get to Carlisle from almost anywhere in the UK. The main roads that links this city with not only the Southern part of England but also to Scotland are the M6 (for the South) and M74/A74 (takes you towards Glasgow and the Northern part of England). Especially in the busy morning and evening rush hours, it may pay you to leave the car at your hotel.
If you do not intend driving to the city then there are regular train services that come directly in to its railway station. The railway station has through routes from London, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne. However, the train that comes from Glasgow does come via the town of Dumfries.
When you actually arrive in the city for your vacation, there is plenty of things for one to do and see whilst staying there. The main attractions of course being its Castle and its Cathedral.
The castle has been situated at the Western end of the city on the Anglo Scottish border for more than 900 years. Since it was first built, it has been witness to many conflicts and sieges and yet today you can explore the chambers, stairways and dungeons that remain. The legendary “Licking Stones” can be found in the dungeons. Legend has it that Jacobite prisoners were so thirsty that they would lick the stones in an effort to get some water to help keep them alive.
Carlisle cathedral dominates the city’s sky line and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city, which has been the case since it was founded in 1122 AD. Not only is beautifully decorated but a visit down into the crypt and you will find a display which looks at more than a 1,000 years of Christian history relating to the county of Cumbria.
However, if you are looking for a little more excitement when visiting Carlisle then a day or an evening at the races should be considered. Carlisle racecourse can be found just on the edge of the city. When the weather is with you, you’ll find the views of the surrounding countryside breathtaking. Throughout the year top quality horse racing events take place with the National Hunt ones taking place between September and April and the flat races taking place between April and August.
Carlisle vacations are ideal for those who are looking for a quiet romantic time away with their partner. But they are also the place for families who are looking for a little adventure and fun during their Carlisle holiday.
