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Carlisle is an English cathedral and historical fortress city in the modern county of Cumbria, at the northern end of the Lake District National Park|Lake District and 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the Scotland|Scottish border. It's an ideal base for adventuring the English Lake District and the world famous Hadrian's Wall and the Northumberland National Park.

How to travel to Carlisle

Carlisle Castle 03 - Carlisle Castle Carlisle Gothic Church - - 164088 - Carlisle Gothic Church

How to travel to Carlisle by car

The city is only 10 miles from the English-Scottish border. The M6 runs just to the East of the outskirts of Carlisle, giving this city excellent road links with the rest of the nation. Carlisle is two hours from Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, and from Glasgow, Scotland's largest city.

Travel by train to Carlisle

Carlisle station GPS 54.891,-2.934 is a major railway junction.

The West Coast line, from London Euston through to Glasgow and Edinburgh, stops in the city. There is a branch line going West to the coastal towns of Whitehaven and Workington.

The railway line running east goes via Tyne Valley to Newcastle upon Tyne, taking 90 minutes. There is also an alternative route to Glasgow via Dumfries and Kilmarnock.

Carlisle is at the northern end of the famous Settle and Carlisle railway line. There are regular service trains and regular steam trains over this route.

Fly to Carlisle

Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Lake District Airport (IATA Flight Code: CAX) is a small airport about miles 5.8 northeast of the city near Brampton. The airport has facilities for flight training and sightseeing flights, but no commercial passenger flights.
Manchester Airport (IATA Flight Code: MAN) is best choice global connections and competitive fares. There's an hourly direct train from the airport, taking two hours to Carlisle and continuing to Glasgow.
Newcastle upon Tyne (IATA Flight Code: NCL) and Glasgow (IATA Flight Code: PIK and IATA Flight Code: GLA) airports are reasonable alternatives.

How to get around in Carlisle

By foot

Much of Carlisle's history is within walking distance of the downtown.

Travel on a Bus in Carlisle

Other places can be visited by bus: Stagecoach and Reays operate the bus services in the city.

What to see in Carlisle

Explore the Eden Valley.

Landmarks

Carlisle Gothic Church 54.8947, -2.9388 - Opening Hours: Viewing Monday to Friday 7:30AM to 6:15PM, Sat, Sunday 7:30AM to 5:00PM. Choral evensong Monday to Friday 5:45PM, Sunday 3PM, Eucharist Sunday 10:30AM Free, £5 donation requested Carlisle Gothic Church - Carlisle Gothic Church Exterior, Cumbria, UK - Diliff Founded in 1112, with a fine set of carved wooden misericords.

Carlisle Castle Castle Way, CA3 8UR 54.897588, -2.941205 Carlisle downtown ☎ +44 1228 591922 adults £5.70, children £3.40, concessions £5.10 - Carlisle Castle 03 - Carlisle Castle Carlisle Castle was established in 1093 by an English king, William II, and has guarded the border area for 900 years.

Museums and galleries in Carlisle

Tullie House Museum Castle Street 54.8952, -2.9405 - Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM – 4PM, Sunday noon - 4PM (5PM in summer) Adult £6.50 Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Tullie House 852186 An excellent museum dedicated to all aspects of Border life and featuring great exhibits relating to Hadrian's Wall. An interesting permanent exhibition is dedicated to Border Reivers.

The Guildhall Museum 54.89486, -2.93657 - Opening Hours: 28 April - 1 September: Thursday noon-4:30PM Free - Guildhall Carlisle 09 . A museum in the downtown is housed in the upstairs of Carlisle's only medieval house. Built in 1407 of timber, tile bricks and clay, by Richard of Redeness, who left the house to the community of Carlisle when he died. The tradesmen of the Middle Ages found it necessary to protect themselves by forming special associations or Guilds. Carlisle had eight Trade Guilds, and each had one room as a meeting place. The Guilds were Butchers, Merchants, Shoemakers, Skinners, Smiths, Tailors, Tanners and Weavers.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Carlisle

Carlisle offers easy access to many parts of Hadrian's Wall (though the Hadrian's Wall Footpath is just a scenic route along a path where wall was). The city runs just to the north of this historic landmark.

Talkin Tarn Country Park - 54.922, -2.71 - Talkin Tarn Close to the historic market town of Brampton, nestles in a 165 acre site, containing a glacial tarn surrounded by mature woodland and gentle meadows with the stunning Pennine Hills as a backdrop. The Tarn has a 1.3 mile (2 kilometers) circular path that is ideal for a gentle stroll. This path is hard surfaced and accessible to all. There are also three way marked trails of varying lengths; 1.5 kilometers, 2.5 kilometers and 3.5 kilometers starting from the vehicle park and on into woods and fields.
Solway Aviation Museum Aviation House, Carlisle Airport, Crosby-on-Eden, CA6 4NW 54.94326, -2.80522 ☎ +44 1228 573823 Opening Hours: April - October F-Su 10:30AM Monday - 5PM £6 Solway Aviation Museum Solway Aviation Museum, Carlisle Airport, Cumbria - - 50887 59049 - Solway Aviation Museum is home to a collection of aircraft, aviation artifact’s and displays reflecting Britain’s position as a world leader in aircraft design and innovation at the dawn of the jet age. The museum's primary objective is the preservation of Britain's aviation legacy, its display and interpretation. Take a nostalgic journey back to Wartime Cumberland and the men and women of the RAF who served in World War II.

Watchtree Nature Reserve 54.8744, -3.0842 - Watchtree was declared a nature reserve in 2003 though much of the ecological restoration began instantly following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease: Water storage lagoons, used to store surface water were designed with wildlife in mind by creating shallow margins and scalloped edges; A species rich grass mix was used to reseed large areas of soil following burials; Hedgerows were planted on top of the burial pits which attract a variety of farmland birds and other fauna, and; over eighty thousand broadleaved and coniferous trees have been planted to enhance the existing woodland in addition to creating habitat for endangered species including the Red Squirrel.

Watch football ie soccer at
Carlisle United 54.89556, -2.91365 - Carlisle United F.C. - They play in League Two and the fourth tier of English football, and their home ground is Brunton Park.

Eden Rock 9 Brunel Way, Durranhill Industrial Estate, CA1 3NQ Turn off at the road between the fire station and Cavaghan & Gray (on the left when heading off London Road towards Warwick road (northwards) on Eastern Way) ☎ +44 01228 522 127 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 10PM Weekdays, 10AM Monday - 8PM Weekends £8.50 (non-member 18+) Bouldering wall with 1000 m² of climbing surface, serves homemade Pizzas as well as tray-bakes, tea, & Coffee. Occasionally there are some very friendly dogs around.

Carlisle Racecourse 54.8611, -2.93333 Durdar Road a mile south of town. - Carlisle Racecourse Watch horse racing at Carlisle Racecourse, which has flat-racing April - Oct and jumps races November - March.

Shopping in Carlisle

Bookcase 17-19 Castle Street 54.89554, -2.93918 - Opening Hours: Monday to Sat 9.30AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday 11.30AM Monday - 4PM a massive second hand book store that spans four floors and a basement with a large stock of fiction and non-fiction books, CDs, and LPs. You could spend hours in this store opposite the cathedral that has friendly staff and a cafe. There is a small museum on The State Management Scheme, when all the pubs in Carlisle were run by the government during the twentieth century.

Market Hall 54.896, -2.9365 - Opening Hours: Monday to Sat 8AM Monday - 5PM Carlisle Market Hall - Victorian covered market, Carlisle - - 978507 - Traditional covered Victorian market.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Carlisle

Foxes Cafe Lounge 18 Abbey Street 54.89512, -2.94146 - Amazing Coffee, healthy food, wonderful environment, art gallery, music, performance, art and more.

Alexandros Greek Restaurant 66-68 Warwick Road 54.8931, -2.93 - A cheerful place with delicious Greek food and friendly staff. If you don't know what to order, order a meze (that is, a bit of everything) and you will not regret it.

In 1916, during World War I and the government nationalised the breweries and pubs in the area around Carlisle, to reduce drunkenness in the workers in the munitions factories near Gretna. The State Management Scheme persisted until 1973, and can still be seen in the design of the New Model Inns, built in the early twentieth century.

Concrete on Lowther Street is a popular nightclub. Very popular amongst students, it has a very positive atmosphere with 2 bars, 2 dance floors and a swimming swimmingpool table.

Walkabout 1RP, 6 Botchergate, CA1 1QS Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday noon-3AM; Friday Saturday noon-4AM Australian pub and restaurant.
Botchergate is lined with bars of differing styles and expense.

King's Head Inn Fisher Street Carlisle CA3 8RF 54.89560, -2.93702 ☎ +44 1228 533797 - A very pleasant pub in the heart of the city which is well worth searching for. Reasonable priced lunchtime meals served. The variety of guest ales is second to none. Very large outside smoking area includes a large screen TV for sports coverage. Food 10AM Monday - 3PM weekdays. 11AM Monday - 3PM Saturday. Live music and theatre gigs in the pub courtyard.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Carlisle

Carlisle - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Carlisle, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Carlisle. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Carlisle and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Carlisle. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Carlisle. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Carlisle: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Carlisle.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Carlisle: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Carlisle, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Carlisle.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Carlisle, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Carlisle, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Carlisle and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Carlisle, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Carlisle, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Carlisle without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Carlisle is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Carlisle.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Carlisle is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Carlisle, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Carlisle Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Carlisle

eHalal Group Carlisle is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Carlisle. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Carlisle.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Carlisle ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Carlisle. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

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Ramadan 2024 Celebration in Carlisle

Ramadan 2025 in Carlisle

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

Hall Hills - Self-Catering Holiday of the Year | Raughton Head, Dalston, CA5 7AN 4 miles south west of Carlisle ☎ +44 16974 76779 - Five self-catering cottages in converted 17th century stone barns.
Hollow Creek Cottage - ☎ +44 1228 576403 - 4-star self-catering Grade II listed farm cottage built 1760 lies within acre 7 of land in Kirkandrews-on-Eden. On Hadrian's Wall Path/The Vallum, 500 m from River Eden and Cumbria Coastal Path. Cottage sleeps 2 (4) + cot, pets welcome. Full access to internet.

Hilltop Hotel London Road, CA1 2NS ☎ +44 1228 591419 from £38 92 room hotel with pool, private secluded sauna and gym.

Willowbeck Lodge - Lambley Bank, Scotby, CA4 8BX From M6 take A69 to Newcastle. First exit to right and into village. Go under railway bridge and turn right. £100 Check-in: 10PM / Check-out: 11AM Luxury b&b in architect designed house with private grounds. Evening meals available and fully licenced. Full access to the internet.

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North across the border into Scotland to Gretna, Annan and Lockerbie
West to Cockermouth
Southwest to the Lake District National Park including Keswick
South to Penrith, Appleby in Westmorland and the Eden Valley
East to Brampton (Cumbria) | Brampton, Castle Carrock and Haltwhistle