Tullie House

Opened in 2002, The Brickyard is Carlisle’s longest-running independent music venue, offering live performances in an intimate church hall.

This gallery is a hidden gem, just outside Carlisle town centre. Beautiful hand-crafted textile artworks and creations, with delicate things in the shop to take home.

A converted fire station in the City of Carlisle, this venue offers a variety of spaces for live performances, workshops, exhibitions and more.

An eclectic display of Carlisle’s talent, this gallery not only platforms its community but hosts regular events and constantly changing exhibitions.

Located in Carlisle Castle since 1932, now covering 300 years of history, and focused on the community links with Cumbria’s military.

Considered one of the best collections in the world, whether you are already a miniaturist fan, or a fresh face, you won’t leave this Museum without an appreciation.

Upfront Puppet Theatre is located near Penrith, Cumbria and is one of only four authentic working puppet theatres in England.

A few miles north of Penrith, Hutton-in-the-Forest is an exquisite country house, described by Simon Jenkins as “one of Britain’s top 100”.

The Village Bakery is there to fortify those in need – with fresh breads and good food – and you don’t have to cycle there to try it.

A unique creative venue offering an inspiring range of art, craft and heritage ‘Quirky Workshops’ and courses.

Long Meg and Her Daughters is one of the finest and most prominent stone circles in the North of England, with myth and enigma at its core.

Lacy’s Caves are fascinating structures in an area marked with the indelible pick-axe of history, and they just so happen to be in a spot made for wild swimmers.