Tour Details
Join our Hidden History Tour exploring both Citadel Towers. See the remains of the original Citadel built in 1541 on the orders of Henry VIII. Hear about the history of the site from a gate in the 12thc Norman city walls to the Citadel built on the orders of Henry VIII, the 19thc City Goal and the Crown Court in 1822. You will visit the Tudor Gun ports, the Nisi Prius Court Room, the Grand Jury Room and the former Crown Court.
Dates
Dates in red indicate cancelled tours due to Covid restrictions
Unfortunately the tours between 25 – 27 August have sadly been cancelled. We must report that some health and safety issues need attention and will prevent access for our tours.
We look forward to advertising new tour dates in the future.
| Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 3 June 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 4 June 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
| 21 July 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 22 July 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 23 July 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
| 28 July 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 29 July 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 30 July 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
| 4 August 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 5 August 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 6 August 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
| 11 August 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 12 August 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 13 August 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
| 18 August 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 19 August 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 20 August 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
| 25 August 2021 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 26 August 2021 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 27 August 2021 | Friday | 2pm |
Duration
The tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes
Price
Adults – £8
Children (8-15 years) – £4
MyCumbria Card Holders – £2 discount
Complimentary Tea or Coffee voucher for Watts Coffee Shops. Voucher valid until end of September.
Booking
You can book by calling Carlisle Tourist Information Centre on 01228 598596 (credit cards accepted). Booking is advisable.
Please contact Carol direct to book during Covid restrictions
Other Information
The tour is not suitable for very young children. There are many steps and stairways to negotiate.