Carlisle is located on the site of the ancient Roman defence post of Luguvalium, and after that the site was the British settlement of Caer Luel. Carlisle Castle was built in 1092 and in the following centuries became a strategic English fort during war with the Scots. Carlisle was a booming commercial and handicraft centre during the middle ages, and the city’s modern textile industry has its origin from the late 18th century. The city is also the gateway to the western stretch of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site.

The Western Lake District is a beautiful mix of pebbly beaches, secluded fishing villages and seaports. The area is largely untamed and untouched with steep mountains and the serene valleys of Ennerdale and Eskdale.

The Eden Valley is found on the peaceful eastern side of Cumbria, with its landscape of rolling meadows and quiet villages giving it a distinctive character and charm. The valley’s long history offers a number of places worth discovering including castles and historic homes, and Neolithic henges and stone circles. The valley is surrounded by the North Pennines with its wild highlands, waterfalls and many different species of wildlife. The North Pennines is the first European Geopark in Britain and is a great place for bird watching, hiking and horse riding.

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