Port Carlisle Travel Guide

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Old harbour wall, Port Carlisle Port Carlisle was constructed in the 19th century to provide a deep-water port for Carlisle to which it was connected by canal. The port did not flourish and is now just a ruin.
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Old harbour wall, Port Carlisle Port Carlisle was constructed in the 19th century to provide a deep-water port for Carlisle to which it was connected by canal. The port did not flourish and is now just a ruin.
Photo by Oliver Dixon (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Old sea lock on the Carlisle Canal Port Carlisle was constructed in the 19th century to provide a deep-water port for Carlisle. A canal was constructed from here to Carlisle, completed in 1823, but was closed after only 30 years. The port did not flourish and is now just a ruin. The Scottish shore can be seen on the far side of the Solway Firth.
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Cumbria Park Hotel

Cumbria Park Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Scotland Road Carlisle England
The price is NZ$180 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$180
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Helpful, friendly, efficient staff Room clean and well equipped with toiletries Good choice at breakfast

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel

3 out of 5
4 English Street Carlisle England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Room was nice and bed very comfortable. Only ate breakfast but was very tasty.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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County Hotel

County Hotel

3 out of 5
9 Botchergate Carlisle England
The price is NZ$99 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$99
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
The accommodation, the staff and the location.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
Room was quiet and large.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Halston
Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland

Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland

Canonbie
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Canonbie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
The Host was wonderful, It has been the most comfortable and cosy cottage I have ever been to. The cottage is beautiful inside. We had some lovely walks in the area and it was in a very peaceful location.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland
Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way

Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way

Annan SCT
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Annan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Annandale Distillery and Annandale ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Absolutely a beautiful place to stay with a large group. This enormous facility comes with huge bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. It is so nice to sleep in rooms that feel sound proof. Having a washer and dryer was very helpful, especially at the end of our long trip through Europe.

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way
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Popular places to visit

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

You can take time to visit Hadrian's Wall Path - West during your travels to Bowness-on-Solway. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Silloth-on-Solway at Silloth on Solway Golf Club.

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Silloth Sunday Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Silloth Sunday Market during your trip to Holme Low. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Silloth Sunday Market

Soldiers in Silloth

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Soldiers in Silloth during your trip to Silloth. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Soldiers in Silloth

Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground

Explore the great outdoors at Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Aspatria.

Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground

Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery

Enjoy an outing to Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery during your stay in Gilcrux. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery

Cities near Port Carlisle

A static light lighthouse, would make an ideal foreground for Astro or LE startrail shots, taken 7th Aug around 9pm and the sun was setting directly behind it, in line with my position.

Wigton