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Carlisle Castle

Carlisle, Cumbria

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Photo: A Hall

About Carlisle Castle

Step into 900 years of dramatic border history at this impressive medieval fortress, complete with dungeons, towers and an on-site restaurant for family refreshments.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Anna Green

Lovely campsite, it was fully booked but that doesnt mean you have no room, theres plenty of space for each pitch. Toilets were kept clean and stocked. Shower was very good. Little shop with honesty box but they also provided me with links to pay for good online which was much appreciated. They offer food if you let them know what you'd like. Everyone seemed to respect the rules and there wasn't people up making noise through the night. Good communication through messages. Would definitely stay again.

· via Google

Lindsay Towns

We have just visited Camping at Cardewlees for the first time. We all absolutely loved it. Very friendly, quiet site with fantastic views and sunsets. Facilities were basic but clean, small pop up bar area serving drinks, pizzas chips etc was a great place to hang out in the evening for a few pints and chat. The small town nearby, Dalston was lovely with a Coop, independent shops, parks and lovely walks. Carlisle is very close by , we visited the indoor leisure pool there. So glad we found this little gem and we will be back. Thank you

· via Google

Beth D

We had the most amazing stay at Cardewells and honestly couldn’t recommend it more! The enclosed private garden was perfect for our puppy, it was his first holiday and he absolutely loved having the space to run around safely. The glamping pod itself was fantastic; it stayed lovely and warm and was surprisingly soundproof, making it really cosy and relaxing. The toilets and showers were clean and the location of them were ideal to where we were staying. The location is great too, just a 20-minute walk into Dalston, with easy access to the train into Carlisle and surrounding areas. Johnny was an absolute star, so friendly, hardworking, and genuinely couldn’t do enough for us. We also tried the food on site and it was delicious. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the whole place has such a welcoming, accommodating feel. We especially loved seeing all the farm animals, such a lovely touch and made the stay even more special. We’ll definitely be back in the summer and will be recommending Cardewells to all our friends and family. Such a brilliant little find!

· via Google

mandy Jenkinson

We stayed for 2 nights, we were going a wedding evening at nearby dalston hall. This site sounded perfect for us. Upon arrival, Johnny, the farmer and owner, seen us at the top of the lane, he came up and said we could go into the field nearby, as we were booked with no electric, lovely fella, very chatty, as we Cumbrians are, said to pitch up where we want, went near the pizza hut and bar, great little addition, we didn't try any food but a couple were sat on the benches enjoying theirs, had a drink from the bar before we left for the wedding night. Fresh water and elsan point near toilets. Toilets , two male and two female, adequate and clean, two showers clean, didn't use them so not sure of water power etc. The views over the fields are just spectacular, peace and quiet is our favourite kind of place to stay, no fuss, no rules about pitching up between this blue peg or white peg, just freedom and nature all around. Cows, sheep, lambs, horses all add to the lovely stay that we had there. We would definitely recommend here if you want a bit of you time, we'll definitely be back

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
Castle Way, Carlisle, CA3 8UR Get directions
Category
Castles & Palaces
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (4,777 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4-12
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Carlisle