Open Book Visitor Guiding - Local guide service run by Carol Connelly who has a good local knowledge of the area.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery - Visitor information for Carlisle's premiere tourist attraction. Information about the collections - arts, wildlife and archaeology. Also conference and wedding function information.
Carlisle's Northern Borderlands - Tourist guide from the City Council to activities and places to stay in the borders area north of Carlisle.
Solway Aviation Museum - The Solway Aviation Museum is run by volunteers from the Solway Aviation Society, which owns nine aircraft - the most prominent of which is an Avro Vulcan bomber. Details and photos of the aircraft and the museum.
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In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
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