1 July - 27 August  Monday to Friday incl.  Guided Tours of Carlisle Citadel and Old Crown Court -1.30pm & 3pm   £4 Adult.  £3 Senior.  £2 Child. Pay on the day at the Citadel.

24 July - 1 August - Love Parks Week A nine-day programme of 30 free events based in Carlisle's parks and green spaces. Including Flicks in Bitts, an open-air cinema.Telephone 01228 618594

26 July – 2 August - The Borders Reivers Tours  at Carlisle Castle - 1.30am & 1.30pm  £2.50 Adult.  £1.50 Child. Plus usual entry fees. Guides in Reiver costume. Book at Carlisle Castle Tel. 01228 501022

4 August - National Playday - Bitts Park, Carlisle. - Hundreds of local children and young people are expected to take part in some free fun activities in celebration of National Playday next Wednesday (4 August). The majority of this year’s events will take place in the city centre pedestrianised area, in front of the Old Town between 10am and 4pm based on the theme ‘Our place!’ and calls for everyone to make time for play. ·
Sports and games, including tennis activities (Carlisle City Council’s Sport & Recreation team); natural messy play and fun activities for under fives (Barnardos Children’s Centres); arts, crafts and games (Carlisle City Council face2face children and young people’s team); street dance workshops; story telling; Bongo Ben and his musical sculptures; skate ramps and training; and general information (Children & Families Information Service, Capita Road Safety, Cumbria Police and Armed Forces). Some Carlisle United players will also be making an appearance!