Friday, 23 August 2013

Visiting Carlisle Attractions Whilst Staying At Hotels In Carlisle

If you're looking for a new beauty spot to visit in Britain - look no further than Carlisle. Carlisle and its surrounding areas are magical places ideally situated between the Lakes District and Scotland. Hotels in Carlisle offer a chance to explore Carlisle and visit a number of hidden treasures, with its stunning countryside, vibrant life and highly cultured city it is a place definitely taking time out to visit. What is even better for visitors is that it is easy to access with a direct link to the M6.



It is quite a wealthy area, with a lot of business and investment, therefore the City Council have made sure that the city is maintained to its high expectations and standards. The people of Carlisle are renowned for their friendliness; your stay at Carlisle hotels will leave you feeling welcomed and part of the family.

Because of its special location, there are many tourist attractions in Carlisle, which will keep all kinds of visitors occupied and entertained. Carlisle is a mixture of old and new - make it a point to visit Birdoswald Roman Fort. Here you are able to go back in time to the Roman Empire and get a feel of what it was like to live in those times through interactive displays and Roman artefacts. Not only does Birdoswald Roman Fort offer you a full insight to life in the past it also has stunning views over the Irthing Valley. If you love history and old things another tourist attraction in Carlisle is the Citadel. Citadel consists of two huge and magnificent towers that can be easily located on the outskirts of the city. Erected by King Henry VIII, the Citadel was originally built to make the city stronger and to protect the city from attack.

Another one of the tourist attractions in Carlisle that is not to be missed is the Cathedral. The Cathedral is a grand and imposing building and viewed as a magnificent architectural wonder. It can be easily found in the heart of the historic quarter and it really is a part of history having existed for almost 900 years. If you want to visit this ecclesiastical wonder you won't be disappointed and what is even better it's completely free to visit.

Carlisle is also home to a number of museums, and there is literally one to suit every taste such as the Miniature Museum, Carlisle Castle, the Military Museum and the Solway Aviation museum. There is certainly plenty to see indoors if the weather turns sour.

For the kiddies there is Walby Farm Park, where you can go no matter what the weather. There is a lot to do both indoors and outdoors. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the Farm Park. There are a lot of unusual farm animals to see and the farm allows you to get up close and personal to some of them. If you get sick of hanging out with your furry friends you can check out the amazing maize maze or take a leisurely stroll at your own pace along the nature trail.

Carlisle is packed with things to do for the whole family come rain or shine. If you have never taken a trip up north to the Cumbria District you should definitely put it on your list of things to see in the coming months, and with a range of hotels in Carlisle, you will surely find somewhere good to stay.

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