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      • Carlisle is an historic cathedral city with an imposing castle close to the border with Scotland. It has a story riddled with Romans, reivers and raiders. Located on Hadrian’s Wall, for more than three centuries Carlisle was at the frontier of the Roman Empire.
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      Carlisle : The border city of Cumberland - England's North East

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CarlisleCarlisle - Wikipedia

    Nicknamed the 'Great Border City', [7] [8] [9] [10] Carlisle today is a main cultural, commercial and industrial centre within the British borders. History [ edit ]

  4. englandsnortheast.co.uk › carlisle-cumbriaCarlisle : The border city of Cumberland - England's North East

    Carlisle is an historic cathedral city with an imposing castle close to the border with Scotland. It has a story riddled with Romans, reivers and raiders. Located on Hadrian’s Wall, for more than three centuries Carlisle was at the frontier of the Roman Empire.

  5. www.newsandstar.co.uk › news › 24090766Carlisle: What's great about the Great Border City? An ...

    Feb 4, 2024 · The City of the Lakes may be the future figurative capital of the Borderlands region if it plays its cards right. Having lived in this city for nearly three years, I’m far from an expert on the...

  6. foreverlostintravel.com › 15-things-to-do-in15 Things To Do In Carlisle – The Great Border City

    • Old Town Hall. In the town center is Carlisle’s Old Town Hall. Built in 1669, the building is the focal point of the original market area in the city. Even though it’s no longer used for town council purposes, the pink building with detailed clock tower is now home to the Tourist Information.
    • Do a bit of shopping. While Carlisle doesn’t have the same retail options it used to, the shops are still worth a look around. There are still some independent stores around English Street and the old Carlisle Market Hall.
    • Carlisle Castle. Without a doubt one of the coolest things to do in Carlisle is spend time at the 900+ year old castle. Built in 1092, this defensive fort has pride and place near the city centre and mustn’t be missed.
    • Museum of Military Life. Within the grounds of Carlisle Castle is an exceptional military museum. While only small, it details the border regiments of the region and the battles they fought in.

  7. englandoriginals.com › inspire › citiesCarlisle - England’s Historic Cities

    A great location. The largest city in England by area, Carlisle lies in the far northern corner of England, near the Scottish border, and is the urban capital of Cumbria and the beating heart of the Borderlands. Award-winning attractions.

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  8. www.independent.co.uk › travel › ukWelcome to my home town: Why living in Carlisle makes me ...

    Apr 1, 2021 · Carlisle, the “Great Border City”, sits atop the M6 and marks the end of England. It’s the county seat of Cumbria, and is a gateway city.

  9. www.visitcumbria.com › car › carlisleCarlisle | The Border City - Visit Cumbria

    Carlisle. Carlisle, the Border City, is the main shopping, commercial and industrial centre for the northern half of Cumbria, and a fair amount of southern Scotland. Tourist Information Centre in the old Town Hall. The Romans established a settlement here – primarily to serve the forts on Hadrian’s Wall.