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Carlisle Castle

Castle & Historic Landmark · Cumbria, England · CA3 8UL

Carlisle Castle is a castle & historic landmark in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £11 · Child £6 · Family £28
The English Heritage page links to prices without showing them, so the figures here are estimates. Members free; booking ahead saves up to 15%; 20% off walk-up tickets if you arrive by bus, train or bike.
Opening timesOpen daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm) (shown in late October 2026; English Heritage often reduces days in winter, so check before you go).
Best time to goDry days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
All ages; dogs on leads welcome.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
ParkingNo visitor parking at the castle (disabled only): Devonshire Walk car park (CA3 8UL) is next door; other city car parks are signposted and charged.
FoodShop snacks and ice cream; café in Cumbria's Museum of Military Life (April-October). Picnics welcome in the Outer Ward.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsEnglish Heritage castle with a regimental museum.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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