Carlisle Castle is a stone keep medieval fortress located in the city of Carlisle near the ruins of Hadrian's Wall. First built during the reign of William II in 1092 [ 1 ] and rebuilt in stone under Henry I in 1122, the castle is over 930 years old and has been the …

Standing proud in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. It has withstood many sieges, held captive a royal prisoner, and been home to the King's Own Royal Border Regiment.

You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours. Tickets are free for members.

History of Carlisle Castle. For 500 years, until the English and Scottish crowns were united in 1603, Carlisle Castle was the principal fortress of England’s north-western border with Scotland.

Given its strategic location on the English border with Scotland, it is not surprising that Carlisle Castle holds the record for the most besieged place in the British Isles. Carlisle’s role as a major administrative and military centre began nearly 2,000 years …

Jun 5, 2021 · Said to be “the most besieged place in the British Isles,” Carlisle Castle was built towards the end of the 11th century in the border city of Carlisle in the north of England.

Carlisle Castle is a mediaeval Keep castle built in the late 11th century. By 1122, the castle was fortified in stone. Over its nearly 1,000-year history, Carlisle Castle was the site of numerous bloody sieges.

Discover 900 years of history and explore the tumultuous life of Carlisle Castle and its characters in the exhibition. With nine centuries of bloody and turbulent history, Carlisle Castle has played host to colourful cast of characters, from royalty to the notorious Border Reivers.

Throughout the medieval period, Carlisle Castle was the major fortress along England's border with Scotland. Given the strategic location at the western end of the English border with Scotland, it is not surprising that Carlisle Castle has withstood siege and counter-siege for centuries.

Standing proud in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. It has withstood many sieges, held captive a royal prisoner, and been home to the King's Own Royal Border Regiment.