Carlise Vacations

The city of Carlisle is the largest of all settlements that you will find in Cumbria, England. Along with being the administrative centre for the city and the County of Cumbria, it also houses the main campus for the University of Cumbria. Carlisle vacations are ideal for those who would like to discover more about this historic city.

Actually getting to Carlisle could not be any easier. The city is well linked with the rest of the country. The M6 motorway provides easy access to the South of England whilst the M74 motorway provides good links with Scotland. Especially in the busy morning and evening rush hours, it may pay you to leave the car at your hotel.

If you're not going to drive to the city, then there are plenty of regular train services that are direct to the railway station. The railway station has through routes from London, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne. However, the train that comes from Glasgow does come via the town of Dumfries.

When you actually arrive in the city for your vacation, there is plenty of things for one to do and see whilst staying there. The main attractions of course being its Castle and its Cathedral.

The castle has been situated at the Western end of the city on the Anglo Scottish border for more than 900 years. It has witnessed many conflicts and even been subject to the occasional siege. Today, these are but memories as you tour the dungeons, stairways and chambers. It is in the dungeons you will discover the legendary "Licking Stones" that the thirsty Jacobite prisoners which were being held in them would lick desperately to obtain moisture to help them stay alive.

As for the Cathedral this was founded in 1122 and remains a dominate feature of the city's skyline when you look from anywhere across the city. Not only is beautifully decorated but a visit down into the crypt and you will find a display which looks at more than a 1,000 years of Christian history relating to the county of Cumbria.

For those looking to liven up their visit to Carlisle, you should time your trip to coincide with one of the regular race meetings. Carlisle racecourse can be found just on the edge of the city. When the weather is with you, you'll find the views of the surrounding countryside breathtaking. Throughout the year top quality horse racing events take place with the National Hunt ones taking place between September and April and the flat races taking place between April and August.

Carlisle vacations are ideal for those who are looking for a quiet romantic time away with their partner. But they are also the place for families who are looking for a little adventure and fun during their Carlisle holiday.