- Open
- £16.30 adult · £8.10 child
- Dogs welcome, including inside
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
Carlisle Castle is a castle near Carlisle, Cumbria, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free. Dogs are welcome on a lead, including inside. There is no car park on site.
Carlisle Castle opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 2 Nov to 27 Dec | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Winter 2027 | 4 Jan to 14 Feb | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
| Late winter 2027 | 22 Feb to 14 Mar | Sat to Sun | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 26 Dec.
Carlisle Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.85 | £16.30 |
| Concession | £13.09 | £15.40 |
| Child | £6.88 | £8.10 |
| Family | £34.76 | £40.90 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to Carlisle Castle and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. On-site parking for disabled visitors only (Outer Ward). Charged city-centre car parks, including Devonshire Walk (CA3 8UL) next to the castle.
- By train
- Railway station is 19.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- Stagecoach 61, 63 and 67 run every few minutes from the Courts to Market Hall, a short walk from the castle.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Yes- Welcome: in the grounds and inside.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Dogs on leads welcome except in the Military Museum café.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Central paved walkway to Inner Ward and Keep; cobbles elsewhere; shop, Keep, ramparts and Captain's Tower not wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Picnic area Yes
- Baby changing Yes
What to see at Carlisle Castle
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 03
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 04
Gatehouse
The fortified main entrance.
History of Carlisle Castle
- 1092 First castle built by William II
- 1122 Henry I orders it fortified with a castle and towers
- 1603 Union of the Crowns ends its role as principal border fortress
Castles near Carlisle Castle
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How much does it cost to visit Carlisle Castle?
Adult tickets cost £16.30, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at Carlisle Castle?
There is no car park on site. Charged city-centre car parks, including Devonshire Walk (CA3 8UL) next to the castle.
When is Carlisle Castle open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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