Rickerby Park, Carlisle

Name: Rickerby Park
Address: Carlisle, United Kingdom

#17 among attractions in Carlisle

Park, Relax in park

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Rickerby Park is a public open space in Carlisle, Cumbria on the banks of the River Eden. The parkland is dotted with mature trees, beneath which cattle and sheep graze the sweet pasture grasses. A riverbank path follows the sweeping bends of the Eden and, by crossing the Memorial Bridge, you can complete a circular walk back to the city centre on the opposite bank. Nearby is Rickerby Hall and the village of Rickerby. ()

Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 54°54'15"N, 2°54'56"W

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Carlisle United Kingdom

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Day trips

Rickerby Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Castle, Brunton Park, Tullie House.

1.1 miSW
Medieval cathedral with daily services
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
29 min walk • Carlisle Cathedral is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Carlisle in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was founded as an Augustinian priory and became a cathedral in 1133. Carlisle is the second smallest of England's ancient cathedrals.
1.2 miSW
Grand 12th-century fortress and prison
Carlisle Castle, Carlisle
30 min walk • Carlisle Castle is in Carlisle, in the English county of Cumbria, near the ruins of Hadrian's Wall. The castle is over 900 years old and has been the scene of many historical episodes in British history.
0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Brunton Park, Carlisle
16 min walk • Brunton Park is a football stadium and the home of Carlisle United. It is situated in the city of Carlisle and has a certified capacity of 17,949. The ground opened in 1909. Brunton Park's grandstand burned down in 1953 and the stadium flooded completely in 2005 and again in 2015.
1.2 miSW
Art museum, Museum, History museum
Tullie House, Carlisle
30 min walk • Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Carlisle, England. Opened by the Carlisle Corporation in 1893, the original building is a converted Jacobean mansion, with extensions added when it was converted. At first the building contained the museum and also a library, an art school and a technical school.
0.9 miSW
City hall
Carlisle Civic Centre, Carlisle
23 min walk • Carlisle Civic Centre is a municipal building in the Rickergate, Carlisle, England. It is the headquarters of Carlisle City Council.
1.2 miSW
City wall
Carlisle city walls, Carlisle
31 min walk • Carlisle city walls were a defensive structure surrounding the centre of Carlisle, Cumbria. The city walls ran from Carlisle Castle in the north-west of the city to The Citadel in the south-east. Between these points, the city was protected by the former North and East Walls and the West Walls which remain largely intact.
1.1 miSW
City hall
Cumbria House, Carlisle
28 min walk • Cumbria House is a municipal building in the Botchergate area of Carlisle, England. It is the headquarters of Cumbria County Council.
1 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Market
Carlisle Market Hall, Carlisle
26 min walk • Carlisle Market Hall is a market hall located in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It was built between 1887-1889 for Carlisle Corporation by Arthur Cawston and Joseph Graham, both of Westminster, with ironwork manufactured by Cowans, Sheldon & Company.
1.2 miSW
54°53'52"N • 2°56'33"W
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life, Carlisle
30 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady and St Joseph's Church, Carlisle
22 min walk • Our Lady and St Joseph's Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Carlisle, Cumbria. The church is one of seven churches that make up the city and district parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Carlisle. It was built from 1891 to 1893. It is situated on the junction of Warwick Road...
1 miW
Area
Milecastle 66, Carlisle
27 min walk • Milecastle 66 was a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rickerby Park?

Nearby attractions include Brunton Park, Carlisle (16 min walk), Milecastle 65, Hadrian's Wall (18 min walk), Carlisle College, Carlisle (20 min walk), Our Lady and St Joseph's Church, Carlisle (22 min walk).

How to get to Rickerby Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rickerby Park:

Bus

Carlisle Bus Station • Lines: 336 (25 min walk)
The Courts Stand C • Lines: 60, 60A, 64, 64H, 70, 76 (29 min walk)

Train

Carlisle (30 min walk)