Bitts
Park
Location (Postcode CA3 8UL)
Bitts Park is situated in the centre of Carlisle, at the
foot of Carlisle Castle with the River Eden forming its
northern boundary and the River Caldew to the west.
Vehicular access is off Dacre Road, (off Castle Way) with pay and display car parking.
There is an alternative access off Devonshire Walk (also off Castle Way) with a pay and display car park, and a short walk to the Park.
Pedestrian access can be from Hardwicke Circus, Eden Bridge, Dacre Road and Devonshire Walk, and from the main shopping centre of the City.
In 2008 Bitts Park was awarded the Green Flag Award for the third year running.
Walk Your Way to Health with a map of Bitts Park.
Facilities.
For courts and general enquiries contact Carlisle Leisure Ltd on 01228 625545.
- Tennis Courts, open air and under cover - open all year round.
- Putting Green and Crazy Golf.
- Bowling Green.
- Kiddies sit on rides.
- Refreshment Kiosk.
For enquiries please
contact Carlisle City Council on 01228 817200:
- FunSplash water splash park (from Easter to October).
- Children's play areas for children of all abilities, and Pirate Ship sand play area.
- Pic nic area.
- Formal flower beds.
- Ornamental Lawns.
- Japanese Garden.
- Maze.
- Recreation Field.
- Pleasure Walks and riverside walk.
- Hadrian's Wall Trail runs through Bitts Park.
Park Opening Times: 08:30 'til dusk every day.
Special events:
- Carlisle & Borders Spring Show (May Day weekend).
- Carlisle Live pop festival (August).
- Carlisle Fireshow bonfire and fireworks (November).
For all enquiries please contact:
Carlisle City Council
Green Spaces Team
Bousteads Grassing
Rome Street
Carlisle
CA2 5LG
01228 817200
