Talkin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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The Blacksmiths Arms
"Lovely country pub and stay nice cooked food and breakfast which is decent size to start your day . Rooms and nice and roomy and comfy got everything you need all clean and tidy . The rooms attached to pub are great if you’re disabled . The staff are lovely a really nice family run place so welcoming ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
"This hotel does everything it should …but it does need a big investment at least in my room to bring it up to a more modern standard of room"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
"Excellent location right in the centre of Carlisle, and with albeit limited parking being a real bonus. Slightly tired room, but with evidence of past grandeur it felt like quality. Very good breakfast and very helpful front desk staff made our overnight stay an excellent choice. Will definitely ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

The Halston
"The two issues we had were - Hotel staff very noisily recycling empty bottles at 5:50am the first morning waking us both up Bedroom blinds weren’t very effective at keeping sunshine out and bedrooms were very light by 6am"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Barn Owl Cottage

Jubilee First-floor Double Bedroom
"Spotless rooms. Welcoming staff. River view behind the hotel. Good place to travel around allocations. Very close to town centre."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Hadrian's Wall
Learn about the local history of Waterhead when you take a trip to Hadrian's Wall. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Talkin Tarn Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Talkin Tarn Country Park, a lovely green space in Brampton. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Lanercost Priory
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Lanercost Priory in Lanercost. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
RSPB Geltsdale
Explore the great outdoors at RSPB Geltsdale, a lovely green space in Brampton. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
New Mills Trout Fishing Park
You can take time to visit New Mills Trout Fishing Park during your travels to Brampton. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Roman Army Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Roman Army Museum in Greenhead. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do

Hadrian's Wall: Housesteads Roman Fort Entry Ticket

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle







