Carlisle Castle Education Admission

Book a free education visit and organise your day to suit your curriculum needs. Explore Carlisle Castle at your own pace, including the Warden's Apartments, once the bedroom of King Richard III and the Captain's Tower, one of the best preserved gatehouses in the country, plus you can find the various important defensive features of this impressive stronghold. Discover the stories of the castle’s most famous inhabitants in the exhibition, from Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, to notorious Border Reiver Kinmont Willie Armstrong.

Learning Resource:

• Our Teachers’ Kits feature historical information and activity suggestions for group leaders of various subjects and key stages.You can access your learning resource here: Carlisle Castle Teachers' Kit (KS1-KS4+)
• Use information and activity ideas in this pack to explore the impact of the First World War. You can access your learning resource here: 14-18 NOW Poppies WW1 Learning Resource Pack (KS2-KS3)
• Engage with the colours, sounds, smells and textures in the gardens at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens with our sensory trail. You can access your learning resource here: Carlisle Castle OCR Spec B: History Around Us (GCSE)