Guidebook for Cumbria
Food Scene
Foxborough
52 Cecil StGreat coffee, food and ambiance
Sotto Restaurant
35 Warwick RdDecent Italian, also deliver if you are feeling lazy!
Cakes&Ale
17-19 Castle StCosy cafe with bookshop attached
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crescent Bar
1 The CrescentSmall but perfectly formed, great live music
Thin White Duke
1 Devonshire StLate night bar with excellent espresso martinis
Penny Blue Restaurant & Bar
20-34 Warwick RdAll the gins you can drink
The Last Zebra
8 Lowther StGood through the day, lively at night
Sightseeing
Carlisle Cathedral
7 Abbey StLovely bit of history
Carlisle Castle
Castle WayOver 900 years old!
Hadrian's Wall
A short drive away to the roman wall
Gretna Green
A short drive to a quick wedding!
Parks & Nature
Bitts Park Car Park
Look out for the music trail!
Arts & Culture
Lovely little museum with art gallery and events
47 locals recommend
Tullie House Museum And Art Gallery
Castle StreetLovely little museum with art gallery and events
The Sands Centre
See shows and gigs here
Shopping
The Lanes Shopping Centre
Globe LaneLoads of shops in the city centre
Essentials
Asda Carlisle - St Nicholas Gate Supermarket
London RoadSuper close supermarket