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Carlisle CastleOccupying a commanding position at the northern end of Carlisle, the castle has protected the city of Carlisle from invasion since Norman times. It was a base for Edward I’s campaign to subjugate the Scots; a temporary prison for Mary, Queen of Scots and a place of incarceration for Jacobite prisoners awaiting trial.- The CitadelThe original citadel was erected in 1541 by Henry VIII to strengthen the southern approach to the city, and rebuilt in 1810. The twin battlemented towers now house Council Offices and the former Crown Court.
- Tullie HouseOpened by the Carlisle Corporation in 1893 and residing in beautiful gardens, the Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery provides a memorable insight into the rich history, nature and art of The Lake District and its surrounding areas. Truly earning it's place as one of Cumbria's most popular visitor attractions.
- Thomas a BecketOne of the swords used to murder Thomas à Becket was kept at Carlisle Cathedral, where it became an object of veneration. The original sword has long vanished, but a replica lies on display in the cathedral.
- Woodrow WilsonThe 28th President of the United States (1913–1921) visited Carlisle several times. His mother was born here in 1826, but emigrated to the United States as a young girl.
- The Doomsday BookCarlisle is the only English city not recorded in the Domesday Book, as the city was part of Scotland at the time of the survey in 1086.
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