Carlisle is a unique city and boasts a renowned history with so
much to see and do from its 11th century castle to its beautiful
sandstone cathedral. The Angus hotel is conveniently located for
exploring the beautiful English Lake District, Eden Valley, the
Scottish Borders and Hadrian’s Wall. Whether your visiting
friends or family, business or pleasure Carlisle has something to
offer everyone.
For those of you just wanting to get away from it all, then take
advantage of our special offers for short breaks, available throughout
the year.
| Arts, Music, Theatre |
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High Head Sculpture Valley
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Magnificent life-size sculptures imaginatively displayed in
a natural woodland valley |
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| The Sands Centre |
Cumbria’s premier sports and live arts venue |
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| Stanwix Theatre |
Situated on the main campus of Cumbria Institute of the Arts,
this 216 seat theatre was completely refurbished in 2000. |
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| Tullie House Museum |
Discover Carlisle’s Millennium Gallery with its spectacular
mix of traditional and cutting edge works. |
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| Attractions |
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| Gretna green Story and Blacksmith’s Shop |
World Famous – become part of Gretna’s romantic
history |
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| Linton Tweeds |
History of weaving and see the 100 year old looms in use |
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| Cycle Routes |
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| Carlisle and Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route |
112 mile route with shorter loops taking in the beautiful
Eden Valley. More information and a Route Guide (£1.50)
can be obtained from Carlisle Tourist Information Centre.
Email: tourism@carlisle-city.gov.uk. Tel: 01228-625600 |
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| The Reivers Cyle Route |
This 175 mile route from Tynemourth to Whitehaven, passes
through Carlisle before travelling north to the Scottish Borders.
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| The Hadrians Cycle Way |
This is a new 174 mile long distance cycle route from Ravensglass
to Southshields.
Most of the route is now open with the remaining sections open
from 2007. |
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| Forts and Museums |
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| Birdoswald Roman Fort and Visitor Centre |
Extremely picturesque setting along the wall, overlooking
river Irthing gorge |
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| Guildhall Museum |
The Guildhall Museum situated in the heart of the city of
Carlisle, has been the home to Carlisle’s historic Trade
Guilds for over 500 years |
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| Tullie House Museum |
Discover Carlisle’s Millennium Gallery with its spectacular
mix of traditional and cutting edge works. |
Website |
| Golf |
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| Aglionby Golf Club, Carlisle |
Tel: 01228 513029 |
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| Brampton Golf Club |
Tel: 01697 72255 |
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| Eden Golf Course |
Tel: 01228 573003 |
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| Stoney Holme Golf Club |
Tel: 01228 625511 |
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| Silloth Golf Club |
Tel: 016973 31304 |
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| Historic Sites |
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| Border & Kings Regiment Museum |
Two floors of displays tell the story of Cumbria’s County
Infantry Regiment from 1702 to date, with uniforms, weapons,
silver, paintings and medals. |
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| Carlisle Castle |
Formidable medieval fortress reveals the past of this historic
city |
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| Carlisle Cathedral |
Founded in 1122, Carlisle Cathedral is an impressive building,
dominating the skyline from across the city. |
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| Lanercost Priory |
Founded in 1166, sited in peaceful valley of the River Irthing |
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| Ravenglass Roman Bath House |
Remains of a bath house established in AD130 are among the
most complete in Britain. |
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| Natural History |
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| The Cumberland Bird Of Prey Centre |
Provides courses and activities as well as displays and corporate
events. |
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| Kingmoor Nature Reserve (north and South) |
Explore historic woodland and a variety of natural history
in these two nature reserves |
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| Talkin Tarn Country Park |
65 acre lake amid 120 acres of farmland and woodland, making
it the ideal place for active recreation or a quite stroll. |
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| Shops and Markets |
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| Carlisle Cathedral Shop |
A range of gifts and cathedral souvenirs |
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| Cranstons |
Traditional butchers with a large range of products made
by this family firm. |
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| Cumbrian Cottage Farm Shop |
Home-made ice-creams are sold in their farm shop alongside
cheeses, fresh vegetables, cakes, jams and pickles |
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| Harrison and Hetherington Farmers Market |
Borderway Mart, Carlisle. Second Friday of the month |
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| The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle |
Great shopping with some of the best high street names |
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The Victorian Market Hall, Carlisle
Tel 01228 513991 |
One of the few covered Victorian Markets remaining in the
Country, selling everything from fresh meat and vegetables,
haberdashery, clothes, florists, stationery and much more. |
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| Sport |
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| Carlisle Racecourse |
Carlisle Racecourse is situated at Blackwell on the outskirts
of Carlisle and is set in beautiful open countryside |
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| The Sands Centre |
Cumbria’s premier sports and live arts venue |
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| Sheepmount stadium |
The Sheepmount Stadium is home to Carlisle's six lane, synthetic,
athletics facility as well as numerous cricket, hockey, football
and rugby pitches. |
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| Walking |
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| Hadrians Wall Path National Trail |
Walking the 84 mile (135km), provides a continuous long distance
path from
Wallsend on the River Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria and
passes
through picturesque scenery on both sides of the Border. The
Angus Hotel is only
0.02 miles from the line of the National Trail, perfect for
a short stay en-route for
the final leg of your journey |
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| Cumbrian Way |
The Cumbrian Way is a 68 mile walk providing an excellent
introduction to the
English Lake District, England's most mountainous area. |
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