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Parks
Carlisle's award-winning parks are ideal places to relax, get active with a game of football or tennis, or discover more about the fascinating history of the city.
Several parks are within easy walking distance of the city centre, including Rickerby Park with its links to Hadrian's Wall, and Bitts Park with its children's play areas, Japanese gardens and ornamental lawns. Others, such as Hammond's Pond and Chance's Park, are further afield.
In addition to the parks, there are many green open spaces throughout Carlisle - perfect for enjoying a leisurely stroll, a kickabout with friends or even an ice cream in the shade!
At a glance
• Ideal places to relax or get active
• Several within easy walking distance of the city centre including Rickerby Park and Bitts Park
• Many green open spaces throughout the city
Accommodation...
Whatever your budget, there is no shortage of accommodation on offer in Carlisle, from luxury hotels to comfortable hostels, from self-catering cottages to country-based campsites.More details...
Shopping...
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Compact, level and largely traffic-free shopping area, Carlisle is one of the most visitor-friendly cities in the country. From high street chains to independents you will find it all. More details...
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Dacre Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UL, Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk
The formal gardens of Bitts Park contain flower beds, lawns and a statue of Queen Victoria. The park offers opportunities for relaxation, play and sports.
Park
Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN, Tel: 016977 3129, www.carlisle.gov.uk/talkintarn
A 65-acre lake amid 120 acres of farmland. Visitors can sail, windsurf, canoe or hire a rowing boat, pike fishing, play area and tearoom. Regular events throughout the year. Log cabin available to hire for meetings.
Country Park
Boat Hire
Fishing
Tea/Coffee Shop
Shop - Gift
Brampton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9AA, Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk
Rickerby Park is a living memorial to the fallen of the First World War. The Cenotaph stands in silent tribute whilst cattle and sheep graze beneath parkland trees.
Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4SD, Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk
A former brick-pit, Hammond's Pond was developed in the 1920's as Pleasureland by local resident Archie Hammond. Today the park provides a variety of outdoor opportunites for enjoyment.
Miniature Railway
Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6JP, Tel: 01228 618594, Email, www.carlisle.gov.uk
Chance's Park was gifted to the citizens of Carlisle by the prominent Chance family in 1944. Some of the original features remain from the landscaped parkland that was laid out around Morton Manor in the late 1700's.
