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 miles
- Denton Holme Ward 0.8 miles
- Currock Ward 0.9 miles
- Stanwix Urban Ward 1.1 miles
- Morton Ward 1.2 miles
- Belle Vue Ward 1.2 miles
- Botcherby Ward 1.4 miles
- Yewdale Ward 1.5 miles
- Upperby Ward 1.5 miles
- Belah Ward 1.5 miles
- Harraby North Ward 1.8 miles
- Cummersdale Parish 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Castle
CA3 8PT, CA1 2EP, CA2 7AA, CA1 1DN, CA2 7EQ, CA3 8RQ, CA3 8SY, CA1 1JZ, CA1 9TB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 50.6 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 66 miles
- Carlisle Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Dalston Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels in Castle Ad
- Travelodge Carlisle Central 3
- ibis Carlisle City Centre 2
- Crown & Mitre Hotel 3
- Carlisle 3
- Cornerways Guest House 2
- Brooklyn House 3
- The County Hotel
Schools in Castle
- Progress Schools - Carlisle Independent - special
- Trinity School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Brunton Park Stadium 1.1 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 7.8 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 14 miles
- Galabank Stadium 14.4 miles
- Mount Annan Estate 14.8 miles
- Fanum Cocidi Archaeological site 15.7 miles
- Birrens Archaeological site 16.6 miles
- Hoddam Castle Estate 17.7 miles
- Kinmount House Estate 17.7 miles
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 18.9 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 18.9 miles