Local Area - Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall, Cumbria
Oakville Cottages are situated just 5 miles from the historic
border city of Carlisle in Cumbria - a city with an interesting past leaving a legacy
for today's visitors to experience. The city's castle was founded in 1092
by William the Conqueror's son and became one time prison to Mary Queen of
Scots. Later it was captured by Bonnie Prince Charlie during the ill fated
Jacobite rebellion of 1745. Other places to visit include Carlisle Cathedral
and the award winning Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery. Also nearby is the unique World Heritage site of Hadrian's
Wall stretching from Wallsend-on-Tyne to
Bowness-on-Solway, some 73 miles (117km). The Wall was built by
the great Emperor Hadrian during his
visit to Britain in AD 122. Carlisle offers a great shopping experience with all the national shops and some excellent local independents, so the area really offers something for everyone, from country walks to city attractions.
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