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Best Western Carlisle station Hotel

Hallmark Hotel Carlisle Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QY, CA1 1QY

Hotel
·200 attendees
·70 bedrooms
·5 meeting rooms

Many hotels boast an intriguing history but few can claim they were actually built for a monarch. The Best Western Hotel Carlisle can. Itï¿½s rather special. Opened for the visit of Queen Victoria in 1853, it was linked to the neighbouring train station by a tunnel so her majesty could hop straight from her carriage into the bespoke suite. Indeed, our 70 ensuite rooms have high 19th century ceilings and are flooded with daylight through large period windows. Naturally, the hotel also displays more recent features from the tasteful contemporary wallpaper drizzled with harmonious artworks, juxtaposed with warm wood and bold splashes of colour to superfast WiFi, flat screen TVs and 24-hour room service. Key selling points: - 70 bedrooms including family rooms and singles - Brasserie and wine bar - Stunning Victorian ballroom for up to 180 guests - 5 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 220 delegates - Free WiFi throughout the Hotel - Car parking (chargeable) - Special offer for guests to use DW Sports Fitness Club (10 minutesï¿½ walk) - BT Sport is now available in the bar/lounge area

Cumbria Park Hotel Carlisle

32 Scotland Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9DG

Hotel
·120 attendees
·47 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

Situated just 1 mile from junction 44 off the M6, the Best Western Cumbria Park is in an ideal location for conferences and meetings. We have a selection of rooms, catering for most conference needs. With a variety of meal options available, car parking, conference equipment and services, accommodation, a leisure centre and the city centre close to hand, this makes the hotel an ideal place to hold all of your business gatherings.

Pinegrove Hotel

London Road Carlisle Cumbria, CA1 2QS

Hotel
·150 attendees
·27 bedrooms
·2 meeting rooms

The Pinegrove Hotel in Carlisle offers facilities for Conferences, Training Courses, Meetings & Presentations of all sizes. Whatever the purpose, or the size, The Pinegrove offers an ideal Venue for your event. Located out of the City Centre of Carlisle the Hotel has a large car park and is very convenient for the M6 North and South, A69 East and A595 West.

Crown and Mitre Hotel

English St, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA3 8HZ

Hotel
·400 attendees
·94 bedrooms
·8 meeting rooms

More and more conference and meeting organisers are looking to include leisure activities as part of their programme, thereby ensuring delegates will achieve a higher level of commitment. Many are hosting events at weekends and inviting partners to attend, so where better to relax than the hotels own leisure spa with a indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The hotel’s central location also provides a wide variety of opportunities for shopping or alternatively visit historic Carlisle castle and the award winning Tullie House Museum which is less than a five minute walk from the hotel. Carlisle racecourse is less than 3 miles away. The Lake District, the Scottish borders and Hadrian’s Wall are only a short drive.

Carlisle Racecourse

Durdar Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA2 4TS

Race course
·Sporting
·550 attendees
·15 meeting rooms

Carlisle Racecourse offers a superb, flexible, purpose built conference and exhibition venue to accommodate conferencing, banqueting, exhibitions, weddings, Christmas parties, birthdays, christening celebrations, outdoor events and more. Can accommodate small meetings for 2 people up to large meetings for 400.

Crown Hotel Wetheral

Crown Hotel Wetheral, CARLISLE, Cumbria,, CA4 8ES

Hotel
·175 attendees
·51 bedrooms
·4 meeting rooms

The Crown Hotel offers a choice of conference and meeting facilities. Featuring 10 meeting and syndicate rooms including the Garden of Eden Suite, which can accommodate up to 175 delegates and opens onto the landscaped grounds of the hotel. In addition, there are smaller meeting and syndicate rooms, all benefitting from natural daylight. The skilled Conference and Banqueting team is on hand to help you plan your event. There is a unique range of private dining rooms to choose from, which can be used individually or collectively to meet the needs of your guest list.

Carlisle Campus University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria Brampton Road Carlisle, CA3 9AY

Academic
·144 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

The conference facilities are situated on the Fusehill Street Campus of the University and boasts a unique combination of facilities housed in the historic restored Victorian buildings to the Learning Gateway a modern stylish and flexible building with a host of facilities. Finding the right place to hold your event/meeting is paramount and we aim to tailor our service to meet your needs. The Conference Office will be on hand to assist, whether you are planning a small business meeting, a large corporate event, or a residential conference. Excellent local transport links: The Rail Network, Bus network and the M6 are just minutes from the Fusehill Street campus.

Cairn County Hotel

9 Botchergate, CA1 1QP

Hotel
·120 attendees
·84 bedrooms
·1 meeting room

A beautiful listed building, the non smoking County Hotel still retains its Georgian Grandeur as well as providing modern spacious accommodation, free wireless internet access in all bedrooms and public areas and conference facilities. Situated in the heart of Carlisle, this 3 star hotel overlooks the splendid twin towers of King Henry VIII's historic Citadel and is opposite the railway station. With 7 meeting rooms capable of accommodating from 10 to 120 delegates, County Hotel can cater for a variety of meeting and event requirements at a competitive price. Our members of staff are constantly on hand to ensure that whatever the function, it runs successfully.

Tullie House

Tullie, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP, UK, CA3 8TP

Conference centre
·Training centre
·5 meeting rooms

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. The building, including the extensions, is a Grade I listed building, and the wall, gates and railings in front of the house are separately Grade I listed. The two schools were moved in the 1950s and the library in 1986. The museum expanded into the city Guildhall in 1980 and with new space available from 1986 it underwent an extensive redevelopment over 1989–90 and again in 2000–01. Since May 2011 the museum has been an independent charitable trust, the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust. It is one of the three members of the Cumbria Museum Consortium, along with Lakeland Arts and the Wordsworth Trust. In 2012–15 and 2015–18 this consortium was one of the 21 museums or consortia (16 in the earlier period) to be funded by Arts Council England as "Major Partner Museums".

Swallow Hilltop Hotel

London Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom, CA1 2NS

Hotel
·450 attendees
·92 bedrooms
·7 meeting rooms

The Swallow Hilltop Hotel boasts the largest hotel and conference facility in Cumbria, with its purpose built conference suite and smaller meeting rooms. The largest is the Malvern Suite, which can accommodate up to 450 conference delegates. The dance floor, stage and private integrated bars ensure this suite hosts dinner dances and wedding receptions with flair and sparkle. A popular choice for business, the hotel also provides in-house facilities for team building events, as well as details of many companies locally who can plan and expedite your team building and presentation requirements. Complimentary parking is available for up to 350 vehicles with enough rear car park space to land a Helicopter.

The Fleece at Ruleholme

Irthington Carlisle, CA6 4NF

Hotel
·23 bedrooms
·3 meeting rooms

The Fleece at Ruleholme is a modern take on the traditional Lakeland Inn. We offer dining, meeting and events space that is executive standard, professional, comfortable, and unique to North Cumbria. Through careful planning and expert craftsmanship we have combined the rustic charm of a traditional Lakeland Inn with state-of-the-art technology, modern luxuries and some of the best eco credentials around. We are the ideal location for those team away-days, weekend training sessions, meetings, networking events and even informal company events, milestones & celebrations. We can cater for 10 to 180 in our stunning Centurion & Hadrian Suites, each with access to its own private entrance and our stunning garden terrace that overlooks the Cumbrian countryside. The Fleece at Ruleholme is the perfect venue to accommodate your corporate event, plus our events manager will be available to guide and assist you along throughout. Our Hadrian Suite Our Hadrian Suite is a modern, flexible space with natural light, private entrance and direct access to our manicured garden terrace. With seating for up to 200 people theatre style and a divider to split the suite into two smaller rooms, the Hadrian Suite offers flexibility for any event. We have extensive food and beverage menu options; the events team with be more than happy to discuss these in more detail with you. Small or Informal Meetings Here at the Fleece at Ruleholme we have a variety of spaces in our lounges, bars, and restaurants that are perfect for small team gatherings, interviews or informal business chats. Catering can be arranged to meet your requirements and budget. Additional amenities Should you foresee your event spanning more than a single day we have 23 luxury bedrooms available, a relaxing restaurant and bar space with open fireplaces and an expansive library lounge for leisure time outside of work hours. If your team is looking for additional team building opportunities we are within a few miles of Talkin Tarn Adventures – an outdoor activity organization who specialize in corporate team building activities, and, of course, we are a short drive from the stunning Lake District National Park. The opportunities to provide team rewards or create a team bonding experience are endless with the Fleece at Ruleholme as your base.

The People First Conference Centre

Milbourne St, Carlisle CA2 5XB, United Kingdom, CA2 5XB

Conference centre
·Training centre
·150 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

The People First Conference Centre is an excellent modern venue, but what makes us different is our values… When you book a conference with us, your money goes towards improving the lives of some of Cumbria’s most vulnerable adults & children. We offer an affordable alternative to traditional conference centres. Value for money, being fairly managed and excellent quality aren’t just statements, they are truly at the core of our existence. We are your ideal venue for your: • Conferences • Business meetings • Celebrations • Exhibitions • Presentations • Product Launches • Networking events • Leisure events • Drinks receptions • Private dinners

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Angus Hotel

14 Scotland Road Carlisle Cumbria, CA3 9DG

Hotel

The Angus is all about top quality accommodation and meeting facilities in a relaxing setting. Enjoy a personal, professional service. We believe that corporate events are most effective when the environment is right, and people matter. We will help you make all the arrangements to impress your clients and colleagues. The Angus has extensive, flexible facilities to accommodate business and board meetings of all kinds, seminars, training days &c from 2 up to 200 delegates. Many conferences are now held in Perthshire owing to its great central, accessible position. And many are comfortably accommodated at the Angus, a perennial favourite among conference organisers and business large and small throughout Scotland. We are more than a ‘hotel that can hold a conference’ – we are a ‘conference hotel’ with a professional on-site planning and support team. Day conferences for up to 200 delegates. Residential for up to 80. Superb car parking. Outline your requirements on our enquiry form - and our professional team will take it from there. We offer day and residential packages at competitive all inclusive rate per person with no extras, ensuring best value for your money.

Venues in Carlisle

Searching for conference venues in Carlisle? Conferences UK gives you access to professional meeting spaces and event venues throughout Cumbria’s historic county town. Whether you’re hosting a board meeting, product launch, or full-scale conference, Carlisle offers excellent value, modern facilities, and a warm northern welcome. Our free, expert-led venue-finding service makes organising your event simple and stress-free.

Why Host a Conference in Carlisle?

Positioned near the Lake District and Scottish Borders, Carlisle is a convenient meeting point for delegates from across the North West and Scotland. The city benefits from strong road links via the M6 and A69, direct rail connections to London, Glasgow, and Newcastle, and easy access to regional airports. Carlisle’s business scene spans logistics, manufacturing, public services, and tourism, supported by the University of Cumbria and a growing hospitality sector.

Popular Venue Types in Carlisle

City-centre hotels: elegant ballrooms and flexible suites
Modern conference centres: built-in AV and parking
Racecourses & sports clubs: high-capacity spaces with scenic views
Historic halls & civic buildings: heritage charm for formal events
Boutique venues: ideal for workshops or networking sessions

Our Top Conference Venues in Carlisle

Cumbria Park Hotel: A welcoming, family-run hotel set within a converted Victorian townhouse, offering versatile meeting spaces for up to 120 delegates. Located just a short walk from Carlisle city centre, it features dedicated conference suites, on-site parking, and tailored catering options, ideal for training sessions, business lunches, or small residential events.
Carlisle Racecourse: One of Cumbria’s most flexible corporate venues, providing multiple function suites with panoramic countryside views. With space for up to 600 delegates, ample free parking, and outdoor event areas, it’s perfect for exhibitions, product launches, and large-scale conferences just minutes from the M6.
Carlisle Campus University of Cumbria: A professional academic setting offering lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and modern breakout spaces. The campus is well equipped with AV technology, catering options, and nearby parking, making it ideal for training days, academic events, and corporate workshops in a collegiate environment.

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