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Things to see in Carlisle (United Kingdom): 56 places and when to go

Carlisle is a town in United Kingdom with around 73,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly History (23), Nature (23), Mountains (18). The best known are Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Castle and Blencathra. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United Kingdom · 54.88, -2.93
Population
About 73,000
Places
56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (23) · Nature (23) · Mountains (18) · Temples (6) · Wildlife (6) · Architecture (4)
Best time
April to September.
Also possible
February to March, October and December.
Nearest airport
EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 122 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Blencathra, at 805 m.

What to see in Carlisle

The places in and around Carlisle, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 32, by what you come to do:

When to go to Carlisle

The best time to visit Carlisle is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBetter not7:31
  2. FebPossible9:23
  3. MarPossible11:28
  4. AprBest time13:49
  5. MayBest time15:51
  6. JunBest time17:02
  7. JulBest time16:33
  8. AugBest time14:43
  9. SepBest time12:25
  10. OctPossible10:09
  11. NovBetter not8:03
  12. DecPossible6:58

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58. In April, 56 of the 56 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Carlisle

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 122 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Carlisle?

The best known: Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Castle, Blencathra, Carlisle railway station, Featherstone Castle. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Carlisle?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 58.

How do you get to Carlisle?

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 122 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Carlisle as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.