The Guildhall

The Guildhall is one of the oldest buildings in Carlisle and is Grade 1 Listed. As it is so old it requires a significant amount of care. The building will be closed throughout 2011 to enable essential preservation work to take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope that you will visit nearby Tullie House Museum where you can experience a virtual tour of the building for free.

Where is it?
In the Greenmarket, Carlisle city centre

What is it?
A Medieval timber building
 
Why Should I See It?
This building was constructed around 1397 by a local merchant called Richard de Redness as a Medieval ‘office block’ development, with shops on the ground floor, workshops and accommodation above, and a town house behind. Today, the town house has gone, but the rest has survived Carlisle’s turbulent history and is now the oldest domestic building in the city. Amongst other uses over its 600-year history, the trade guilds of Carlisle often held their meetings here, giving the building its name.
Today, the upper floors are open as a free museum every day from Easter to October. Discover the building’s atmospheric charm and find out more about Carlisle’s unique civic and guild history. Please note: The Guildhall is a historic building and access is only possible via stairs.