Tag: Carlisle

  • Wednesday 9 February 2000 Highlights: Carlisle Castle After an excellent night’s sleep in the B&B we headed for Carlisle Castle.  The Castle is till in use by the local government and the inner section was still used by the army until the 1970s.  Carlisle Castle dates from 1093 and is perhaps most famous for holding…

  • Tuesday 8 February 2000 Highlights: Carlisle Cathedral, Tullie House Museum Today was supposed to be a leisurely travel day were we could sleep in and catch the 10 am train.  We take didn’t happen as the train was delayed and we then missed our connection which resulted in us getting into Carlisle after 2 pm…