Activities for everyone
You’ll find loads of fantastic family activities in Carlisle and its surrounding areas. Whether you’re staying in the city centre or venturing out, keeping everyone amused is easy with an array of fun to suit all budgets. With parks, museums, and exciting attractions, Carlisle ensures a fun-filled trip for the whole family.
Family activities in Carlisle
If you want a day in town, history-loving families can explore Carlisle Castle or discover interactive exhibits at Tullie House Museum. For children’s theatre shows The Sands Centre Carlisle hosts performances and concerts. To get everyone moving, Laser Quest Carlisle is ever popular and if rock climbing is your idea of fun, why not try the climbing wall at Eden Rock Carlisle? Want some fresh air while in the city? Bitts Park Carlisle has beautiful green spaces, a great children’s play area, and pretty walks by the river. Or give a Carlisle treasure trail a try. You don’t need to venture far for fun days out with the kids outside the city. Walby Farm Park is perfect for families of all ages, with animal encounters, play areas, trampolines, tractor rides and go-carting. Alternatively, have a stroll or rent a boat around Talkin Tarn Country Park or enjoy the miniature railway and Hammonds Pond at Upperby Park.
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