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.
The Citadel is not a museum, it is a fantastic Grade 1 Listed building, now empty, but with some wonderful stories to tell.
Dates
We regret to inform you that these tours are currently cancelled due to health and safety issues in the Citadel.
| Date | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2022 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 21 July 2022 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 22 July 2022 | Friday | 2pm |
| 27 July 2022 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 28 July 2022 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 29 July 2022 | Friday | 2pm |
| 3 August 2022 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 4 August 2022 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 5 August 2022 | Friday | 2pm |
| 10 August 2022 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 11 August 2022 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 12 August 2022 | Friday | 2pm |
| 17 August 2022 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 18 August 2022 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 19 August 2022 | Friday | 2pm |
| 24 August 2022 | Wednesday | 2pm |
| 25 August 2022 | Thursday | 2pm |
| 26 August 2022 | Friday | 2pm |
Duration
The tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes
Price
Adults – £8
Children (8-15 years) – £4
Complimentary voucher for tea or coffee from Watts Coffee Shops
£2 discount on entry to Tullie House Museum with your tour ticket at reception.
£2 Discount for MyCumbria Card holders and guests.
Booking
You can book by calling Carlisle Tourist Information Centre on 01228 598596 (credit cards accepted). Booking is advisable.
Other Information
The tour is not suitable for very young children. There are many steps and stairways to negotiate.
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