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Carlisle Cathedral
Type:Cathedral
Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ
About
Come and visit Carlisle Cathedral at the heart of the Great Border City, and discover over 900 years of extraordinary history; our famous starlight ceiling; our treasury exhibition; active family trails and a variety of events including talks, concerts, exhibitions and more.
Whilst here you can walk through the beautiful monastic gardens, enjoy refreshments in our award-winning café and shop for all occasions in our unique gift shop.
The Cathedral is open every day. Please do join us at our services, which take place three times a day. For full information please visit our website.
Whatever your faith, or no faith at all, we look forward to welcoming you.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | 07:30 | - 18:30 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 07:30 | - 17:00 |
* The Cafe times vary, please refer to the website for up to date information.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Level Access
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Guided tours for individuals
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
- Excellent1124
- Very Good470
- Average61
- Poor7
- Terrible8
Awards
- Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Carlisle Cathedral is located in the heart of Carlisle City Centre. There is no public parking on site, however there are many Pay and Display car parks within walking distance.
Public Transport Directions
Carlisle Cathedral is situated less than 10 minutes' walk from Carlisle Train Station and Carlisle Bus Station.
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