Why go
- Served by Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX).
History
Carlisle, UK is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Restaurants & places to go
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-15:00, 17:30-22:30; Su 12:00-17:00 · 34 Fisher Street, Carlisle, CA3 8RH · theold-bank.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · Chandler Way, Parkhouse, CA3 0JQ · storelocator.asda.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-18:30; Su 07:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 131 Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN · greggs.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Grearshill Road, Carlisle, CA3 0ET · mcdonalds.com
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 2-4 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1QN · nandos.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 54 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DR · papajohns.co.uk
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-00:00 · 18-24 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HX · thelounges.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-13:30,18:00-21:00 · 62 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DR · davidsrestaurant.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:30; Th,Fr 11:30-13:30,17:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00 · 49 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7JA · orderchinese.co.uk
Syrian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-23:45; Fr,Sa 16:00-01:30 · London Road, Carlisle · syrianmeals.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 91 Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN · theindigoindian.co.uk
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 68 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DR · thegreek.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 44 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DN · casaromanauk.com
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 6 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DN · theandalusian.co.uk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Pasty, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Bar And Grill restaurant · Parkhouse Road, Carlisle
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-13:00 · 62-66 Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EH · cornerstonecarlisle.org
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:45-14:00,17:30-21:30 · 30 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DH · sannas1.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:30 · 11 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DH
Fish And Chips, Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Burger fast food · 21 St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, CA1 2EF · plus.google.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 134 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1SH
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-13:30,16:00-20:30 · 53 Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HT
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Carlisle, CA6 4HA · costa.co.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-19:00; Su 08:30-18:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2 Green Market, Carlisle, CA3 8JE · restaurants.subway.com
Burger, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 10:30-23:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-00:00, Su 10:30-23:00 · 1 Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HR · spiderandfly.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 88 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2PR · kfc.co.uk
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00 · 21 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8ES · pizzaexpress.com
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · 491 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SB · tobycarvery.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Skitby Road, CA6 6DL · skitby.co.uk
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th-Mo 12:00-21:00; Tu,We off · 11 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QP
Indian, Fast Food · Indian fast food · 11A Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9HR · stanwixtandoori.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 3 Cecil Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DH · giannispizzeriacarlisle.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30; Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 08:30-15:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · The Abbey, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ · carlislecathedral.org.uk
Restaurant · restaurant · 1 Abbey Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TX · thepompeiisteakhouse.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 30 Lismore Street, Carlisle, CA1 2AH
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 116 Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5HB
Fast Food · Opening hours: We,Th,Su,Mo 17:00-22:30; Tu off; Fr,Sa 17:00-21:30 · 87 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2LG
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 09:30-15:30 Features: takeaway · Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 0QZ · my.morrisons.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · pret.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · M6, Southwaite, CA4 0NT · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:30, Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 25a London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2JZ · dominos.co.uk
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · stringofhorses.com
120 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX) 5.8 mi to the centre
Carlisle, Cumbria, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Kirkbride Airfield 11 mi to the centre
Wigton, Cumbria, ENG, GB
Glassonby Airfield 16 mi to the centre
Penrith, Cumbria, ENG, GB
Where to stay
71 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1EB, United Kingdom · rosalindhouse.co.uk
Warwick Lodge Guest House, 112 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1LF, United Kingdom · warwicklodgecarlisle.co.uk
59 London Rd, Carlisle CA1 2LE, United Kingdom · arkalelodge.co.uk
90 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1JU, United Kingdom · howard-lodge.co.uk
20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1AB, United Kingdom · thehalston.com
Willowbeck Lodge, Lambley Bank, Scotby, Carlisle CA4 8BX, United Kingdom · willowbeck-lodge.com
33 Victoria Pl, Carlisle CA1 1HP, United Kingdom · abberleyhouse.co.uk
46 Victoria Pl, Carlisle CA1 1EX, United Kingdom · ashleigh-house.com.es
29 Alexander St, Carlisle CA1 2LH, United Kingdom · booking.com
Carleton, Carlisle CA4 0AD, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
English St, Carlisle CA3 8HZ, United Kingdom · crownandmitre-hotel-carlisle.com
18-32 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DG, United Kingdom · cumbriaparkhotel.com
Portlands, Botchergate Car Park Postcode: Ca1 1nt, Carlisle CA1 1RL, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
Cecil St, Carlisle CA1 1NL, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Kingstown Rd, Carlisle CA3 0AT, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Parkhouse Rd, Carlisle CA3 0JR, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Brisco, Carlisle CA4 0QZ, United Kingdom · crossroadshouse.co.uk
Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QY, United Kingdom · carlislestationhotel.co.uk
36-44 London Rd, Carlisle CA1 2EL, United Kingdom · theroadhouse.uk
262 London Rd, Carlisle CA1 2QS, United Kingdom · pinegrovehotel.co.uk
9 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1QP, United Kingdom · countycarlisle.com
2 Marlborough Gardens, Carlisle CA3 9NW, United Kingdom
22-26 London Rd, Carlisle CA1 2EL, United Kingdom · abbeycourtguesthouse.co.uk
Courtfield Guest House, 169 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1LP, United Kingdom · courtfieldguesthouse.co.uk
6 Howard Pl, Carlisle CA1 1HR, United Kingdom · langleighhouse.co.uk
107 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1EA, United Kingdom · cornerwaysbandb.co.uk
Indoor
Hilltop Hts, London Rd, Carlisle CA1 2NS, United Kingdom
Fern Lee, 9 St Aidan's Rd, Carlisle CA1 1LT, United Kingdom
2 Crosby St, Carlisle CA1 1DQ, United Kingdom · theoldwoolhouse.co.uk
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Carlisle, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach