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England Guide

Cumbria and the Lakes

Carlisle Castle

Opening time: Daily: 9.30/10am–4/6pm; tours: daily Easter– Oct

Price: £4

Address: Castle Street

It was at Carlisle Castle, in 1568, that Elizabeth I kept Mary Queen of Scots as her "guest". There's a military museum located in the former armoury, but much more interesting are the excellent displays in the keep, and the elegant heraldic carvings made by prisoners in a second-floor alcove. Guided tours of the castle help bring the history to life, and don't leave without climbing to the battlements for a view of the Carlisle rooftops.