Bitts
Park
Location
(Postcode CA3 8UL)
Bitts Park is situated in the centre of Carlisle, at the
foot of Carlisle Castle with the River Eden forming its
northern boundary and the River Caldew to the west.
Vehicular access is off Dacre
Road, (off Castle Way) with pay and display car
parking.
There is an alternative access off
Devonshire Walk (also off Castle Way) with a pay and display car
park, and a short walk to the Park.
Pedestrian access can be from
Hardwicke Circus, Eden Bridge, Dacre Road and Devonshire Walk, and
from the main shopping centre of the City.
In 2011 Bitts Park was awarded the
Green Flag Award for the sixth year running.
Facilities
For courts and general enquiries contact
Carlisle Leisure Ltd (external link) or call 01228
625545
- Tennis Courts, open air and under cover - open all year
round.
- Putting Green and Crazy Golf.
- Bowling Green.
- Kiddies sit on rides.
- Refreshment Kiosk.
- FunSplash water splash park (from Easter to October).
- Children's play areas for children of all abilities, and
Pirate Ship sand play area.
- Picnic area.
- Formal flower beds.
- Ornamental Lawns.
- Japanese Garden.
- Maze.
- Recreation Field.
- Pleasure Walks and riverside walk.
- Hadrian's Wall Trail runs through Bitts Park.
Events
- Love Parks Week (July)
- Carlisle Fireshow bonfire and fireworks (November).
Park Opening Times: 8.30am until dusk every day.