Carlisle Cathedral
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Overview
The Cathedral, founded in 1122 as a Norman Priory for Augustinian canons, has conducted services for nearly 900 years. Items of special interest include the East Window, with its tracery containing some very fine 14th-century stained glass, and the Brougham Triptych, a magnificent 16th-century carved Flemish altarpiece in St. Wilfrid's Chapel. There is an interesting 14th-century barrel-vaulted painted ceiling in the Choir, and in the north and south aisles medieval paintings depict the Life of St. Cuthbert and St. Anthony and the figures of the 12 Apostles.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year daily, Mon-Sat 7.30-6.15, Sun 7.30-5, summer BHs 9.45-6.15, winter BHs, Xmas & New Year 9.45-4 (may vary during special events)
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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Nearby places to stay
The Crown & Mitre
Located in the heart of the city, The Crown and Mitre is an Edwardian building close to the cathedral and a few minutes' walk from the castle. Bedrooms vary in size and style, from smar...
Warren Guesthouse
Warren Guesthouse is a family-run B&B conveniently located between Carlisle city centre and Junction 43 of the M6. An ideal base for visitors to Carlisle and the surrounding area, there...
West Cottage
Adjoining a Georgian farmhouse in the rolling hills of the Eden Valley, West Cottage provides an ideal base for visiting the 'Great Border City' of Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall, the Lake Di...
West Cottage
Adjoining a Georgian farmhouse in the rolling hills of the Eden Valley, West Cottage provides an ideal base for visiting the 'Great Border City' of Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall, the Lake Di...
Green Acres Caravan Park
A beautiful adults-only touring park set in peaceful rural surroundings and close to M6, with distant views of the fells. The park is surrounded by mature trees and high hedges. Almost ...
The Queens
The Queens enjoys a peaceful rural location just a minutes drive from the A69, with the M6 and Carlisle within easy reach. Comfortable bedrooms are well appointed, and the popular bar h...
Crown Hotel Wetheral
The Crown at Wetheral is set in a attractive village just a short drive from Carlisle. With landscaped gardens to the rear, it is well suited for business and leisure guests, as well as...
Gadwall Lodge
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