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"It really is a great place to visit and stay in a hotel in Carlisle it's an amazing holiday location, just about as far north in England as you can go. The first morning, we started out on another delightful weather day observing the ancient fortifications of the border town of Carlisle all you need to do is take a look around and enjoy the scenery. Cheap train fares are often available. So you don't even need to travel to get there.
Carlisle has things for all age groups to enjoy. Including. Great Nightlife, Beautiful Scenery – walks into the Lake district, Clear blue skies, Variety of Places to Eat and drink and The Guildhall Museum.
Carlisle is only 9 miles (14km) South of the Scottish border and has had a long and turbulent history.
In Roman times it was known as Luguvalium and is located at the western end of Hadrian's wall.
This defensive frontier wall was built under the auspices of the emperor Hadrian (AD 122-28). The wall was built to keep out the wild northern tribes and marked the Northern limit of the Roman Empire.
The city walls were started in the 11th century although only parts of the city wall survive. The castle is reached by the Millenium Bridge from the Museum and Art Gallery in keeping with its surroundings. West Tower is now open to the public. Sir Robert Smirke who also designed the bridge over the River Eden
The cathedral has its origins in 1102 when King Henry I granted the site for the building of a religious house.
Evidence from the fragments of 8th to 10th century stone crosses which have been found suggest that there may have been an earlier church on the site.
It was rebuilt after a fire which partially destroyed the building continued in use until the priory was dissolved by King Henry VIII.
Carlisle is a great 19th century railway city. Steam trains may often been seen at Carlisle station and on special charter trips."
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