The gateway to Scotland and the Borders, this historic City has it's roots in Roman Britain with it's prominent position on Hadrian's Wall,( you can now walk the entire length of the Wall ), with a troubled history of English and Scottish warfare over the centuries as it changed hands on numerous occasions. The Castle was the last to surrender to Parlimentary forces during the English Civil War with the local area being mainly having Royalist supporters.

This historic past is preserved and celebrated in some first class museums with the Castle and the nearby Tullie House being the most prominent, and of course the Roman Wall with it's own excellent visitor attractions.

Carlisle is a vibrant town with modern shopping facilities to rival most towns with an excellent choice of restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. The Botchergate area of the town has something to cater for all tastes with numerous bars, nightclubs and choice of type and style of eating establishments. Even with all this activity the town retains a gentle and unhurried atmosphere reflecting the mainly agricultural local economy, the pace of life remains relaxed.

Gretna Green with it's world famous wedding facilities are just a few miles to the North of the City whilst the unspoilt and beautiful coastline is only a few miles away to the West and of course the Lake District National Park lies to the South - something for everyone.

KINDLY CONTRIBUTED BY: Colin Oliver

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