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Welcome to Carlisle - Cumbria's leading shopping destination.
With its compact, level and largely traffic-free shopping area, Carlisle is one of the most visitor-friendly cities in the country. From well-known high street chains to small, independent shops you will find everything from fashionable clothing to outdoor equipment.
The award-winning Lanes Shopping Centre offers a convenient range of shops under one roof and is within easy walking distance of the bus and railway stations. There is also a Victorian indoor market, colourful farmers' and continental markets, and numerous out-of-town superstores.
Whether you are looking for designer labels or high street fashions; local produce or specialist equipment, you will find it somewhere in Carlisle.
Carlisle lies at the heart of a wealth of historic and modern attractions. From Roman civitas to Norman stronghold, medieval market town to contemporary city. A huge choice of attractions to enjoy. More details...



