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Carlisle Castle, Carlisle. Tel: 01228 591922 - a massive Border
stronghold with gatehouse and keep.Take a guided tour through
its maze of passages and chambers. In the centre of Carlisle.
High Head Sculpture Valley,
High Head Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0PJ. Tel: 016974
73552 A family friendly contemporary art gallery and tearoom
set on a working dairy farm, 5 acres of outdoor sculpture park
and 70 acres of farm walks, with Art Gallery, Spa, Farmhouse
Tea room and Sculpture Valley, with extended country walks. Life-size
sculptures carved from wood, stone, iron and bronze created by
internationally renowned sculptor Jonathan Stamper and other
artists. About 7 miles south of Carlisle.
Guildhall Museum, Green Market, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JE Restored
medieval half-timbered building. Displays on civic and local
history. Guild silver, city chest dated 1400, medieval pottery,
civic regalia. The Guildhall is located in the city centre, a
short distance from the tourist information centre. In the centre
of Carlisle.
The Solway Aviation Museum,
Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, CA6
4NW. Tel: 01228 573823. The aircraft collection is based on British
jet aircraft that entered service with the Royal Air Force during
the 1950's and 60's. To get there from Carlisle, cross over the
M6 at jct 44 and follow the signs to Carlisle Airport, which
is located on A689. About 6 miles east of Carlisle.
Bewcastle Cross, Demesne, Bewcastle, Carlisle, CA6 6PX. Tel:
01697 748627 - An 8C Anglo-Saxon carved stone cross ( its head
is missing) besides St Cuthbert's Parish Church of Bewcastle,
dating from 13C set beside ruins of Bew Castle. To get there
from Carlisle, take A69 to Brampton, Lanercost, up hill and turn
left to Bewcastle, over crossroads and 3 cattle grids, down hill.
About 15miles north of Carlisle.
Sands Centre, The Sands,
Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JQ Tel: 01228 625222. Leisure and exhibition
centre in Carlisle offering sports facilities, recreation, arts,
evening entertainment and children's activites. In the centre
of Carlisle.
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall, Brampton, Cumbria CA8
7DD Tel: 016977 47602 Birdoswald stands high above a bend in
the River Irthing in one of the most picturesque settings on
Hadrian's Wall. A Roman fort, turret and milecastle can all be
seen on this excellent stretch of the Wall. The Birdoswald Visitor
Centre provides a good introduction to Hadrian's Wall. About
12 miles northeast of Carlisle.
Talkin Tarn Country Park,
Nr Brampton. Tel 016977 3129. A 65-acre lake set amid 120 acres
of farmland and woodland, where you can sail, windsurf, canoe
or hire wooden rowing boats. Fishing is available, mountain bike
are for hire, there is a small camping and caravan site, and
a permanent orienteering course is laid out around the park.
About 8 miles east of Carlisle.
Lanercost Priory Church, Lanercost, Brampton, CA8 2HQ. Lanercost
Priory was founded about 1166 by Henry II and fell into disrepair
after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. About 1740 it was decided
to restore the nave, and use it as a Parish Church. The West
Front of the Church is a fine example of early English architecture.
In the North aisle are three stained glass windows by Sir Edward
Burne-Jones. The remainder of the Priory, second only to Furness
Abbey in interest as a ruin, is now in the hands of English Heritage.
About 10 miles northeast of Carlisle.
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