Museums & Galleries · Cumbria
Guildhall Museum
📍 CA3 8JE
Photo: Colin Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Timber-framed Guildhall building dating from the late 14th century
- Upper floors project out in traditional timber-framed style
- Early timber-work and wattle-and-daub walls survive inside
- Open roof structure shows two different types of construction
- Grade 1 Ancient Monument, one of the city's four oldest buildings
The Guildhall Museum occupies a striking timber-framed building believed to date from the late 14th century, with overhanging upper floors typical of the period. Inside, much early timber-work and wattle-and-daub walling survives, along with an open roof structure showing two distinct types of construction. It's a Grade 1 Ancient Monument and one of the four oldest buildings in the city, making it of interest to history enthusiasts and architecture lovers. Please note it is currently closed until further notice. It sits in Cumberland, close to Carlisle station, just 0.3 miles away, with 49 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it easy to combine with a wider visit to the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Currently closed until further notice
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information is provided for visitors
- Booking
- Group visits can be booked
From the attraction's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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Fri 4 Dec · 12:00
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
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🚆 Or come by train
- Carlisle 0.3 miles
- Dalston (Cumbria) 4 miles
- Wetheral 4.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page