After Newcastle, Carlisle is England’s most northerly city – it’s this positioning that has given Cumbria’s only city its rich heritage. Once labelled the ‘Debatable Lands’, Carlisle has seen its fair share of action over the past 1000 years. With its territory a hotly-contested area over the last 1000 years, the city has many great stories to tell. The nearby Lake District is one of many tourist attractions close by, so you can be sure that car hire in Carlisle allows for a fantastic time spent exploring these remote beauty spots.
You’ll be hard pressed to find many more famous walls than Hadrian’s Wall, the nearest section of which lies in nearby Brampton. Built between AD 122 and 128, it covers an astonishing 73 miles. A feat of Roman ambition as much as engineering, tourists from across the globe come to marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The wall is only a short drive from Carlisle so hire a car in the city and witness a piece of history. With its amazing past it is only fitting that Carlisle should have a Historic Quarter. Here you can find Carlisle Cathedral, which dates back to 1122, as well as a medieval castle with fascinating dungeons – each with a story all of its own.
