Historic Guided Tours

Mayor to take part in local charity walks

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 14 April 2010)

The Mayor of Carlisle, Cllr Bill Graham is encouraging local residents to join him as he finds out more about Carlisle’s history during three charity walks organised to benefit local charities.

The chance to find out more about Carlisle’s history, from a local expert, is available as part of a series of fundraising events for the Mayor’s Charity Fund.

Open Book Visitor Guiding have arranged some guided walks around the main city attractions all in aid of the local charity fund. The Carlisle Mayor will be attending all three events:

Carlisle Citadel and Old Crown Court

Friday, 16 April from 1pm - £5 per person

800 years of history with visits to the Condemned Cell, Old Cells, Grand Jury Room, the Old Crown Court.

Tea and coffee will be served in the Hallmark Hotel near Citadel Station.

Carlisle Civic Heritage Tour

Tuesday, 20 April from 1pm - £5 per person.

The tour begins with an introduction to the Civic Centre followed by a city tour including The Guildhall and St Cuthbert’s Church.

Tea and coffee will be served at Hoopers’ Restaurant overlooking the Cathedral.

Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral

Saturday, 24 April from 1pm - £6 per person.

The history of Carlisle Castle from 1092 including events involving Edward I, Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Queen Elizabeth II. Followed by a visit to the Cathedral.

Tea and coffee will be served in the Prior’s Kitchen, Carlisle Cathedral.

All proceeds will be donated to the Mayor’s Charity Fund, whose main beneficiary is “Eden House Children’s Hospice, Carlisle”.

All tour guiding has been provided free of charge from Open Book Tour Guides.

Booking is essential. Tickets are available from Carlisle’s Old Town Hall Tourist Information Centre. Telephone 01228 625600 for more details.