Castle
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.895, -2.942 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 39 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
The Castle ward sits at the heart of Carlisle in the unitary authority of Cumberland, taking in the city centre around the imposing Carlisle Castle. Its streets reflect a long history - Roman foundations, medieval defences and Georgian terraces - and the ward is a gateway to the surrounding landscape, with Hadrian's Wall visible in the wider locality and several heritage attractions clustered close together.
Today the area blends civic life, tourism and everyday commerce: museums such as Tullie House, the cathedral, independent shops, markets and council services sit alongside pubs, small businesses and a noticeable student and public‑sector presence. Socially mixed and subject to ongoing regeneration efforts, the ward is as much about serving local communities as it is about preserving and promoting Carlisle’s rich historic core.
Postcode districts covering Castle
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Carlisle Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Denton Holme Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Currock Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Stanwix Urban Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Morton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Belle Vue Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Botcherby Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Yewdale Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Upperby Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Belah Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Harraby North Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cummersdale Parish 1.8 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Castle
CA2 7BQ, CA1 1DP, CA3 8JA, CA1 2ES, CA2 7JH, CA2 7AT, CA1 9TD, CA1 9SU, CA2 5TF … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 50.6 miles81.4 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 66 miles106.2 km
- Carlisle Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Dalston Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
Hotels in Castle Ad
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3
- Brooklyn House
- Ibis Carlisle City Centre 2
- Carlisle Station Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Bw 3
- The County Hotel 3
Schools in Castle
- Progress Schools - Carlisle Independent - special
- Trinity School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 14 miles22.5 km
- Galabank Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Mount Annan Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Kinmount House Estate 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 18.9 miles30.5 km