Tour Details
We invite you to join a very special tour of both Citadel Towers.
See remains of the original Citadel built in 1542 on the orders of King Henry VIII; also the Nisi Prius Courtroom in the east Tower. Hear why it was built and the historic events that influenced its role in history.
You will also visit the Grand Jury Room and Former Crown Court in the west Tower. Also see the beautiful restored ceiling in The Old Court Room.
Dates
| Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30th May 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 31st May 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 1st June 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 17th July 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 18th July 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 19th July 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 20th July 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 24th July 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 25th July 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 26th July 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 27th July 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 31st July 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 1st August 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 2nd August 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 3rd August 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 7th August 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 8th August 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 9th August 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 10th August 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 14th August 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 15th August 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 16th August 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 17th August 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 21st August 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 22nd August 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 23rd August 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 24th August 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
| 28th August 2018 | Tuesday | 2pm |
| 29th August 2018 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 30th August 2018 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 31st August 2018 | Friday | 2pm |
Duration
The tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes
Price
Adults – £7
Children (8-15 years) – £4
MyCumbria Card Holders – £2 discount
Complimentary Tea or Coffee voucher for Watts Coffee Shops.
Booking
You can book by calling Carlisle Tourist Information Centre on 01228 598596 (credit cards accepted).
You can turn up at the door but places are limited so you may be disappointed.
Other Information
The tour is not suitable for very young children. There are many steps and stairways to negotiate.
Please enter via the East Citadel Tower.