Carrock Hall, University of Cumbria

History

The University of Cumbria is a young institution, founded on the experience of over a hundred years of high-level education in this region. Its rich history can be traced back through its legacy institutions: St. Martin’s College in Carlisle and Lancaster, Cumbria Institute of the Arts, Cumbria College of Art and Design, Charlotte Mason College in Ambleside.

Food & beverage

Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each flat kitchen. The flats are fully fitted with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer, pots and pans, crockery and cutlery.

In addition to the self-catering facilities, the university can offer a full-board package (subject to numbers and additional cost), from full English or continental breakfast to packed lunches for your days out and formal dinners.  Packages can be tailored to meet your requirements - contact the university to find out more.

Grounds & Gardens

There are small garden and terrace at the entrance to the halls and picnic benches at the front of the campus.

With a bustling city centre, open surroundings and parks, Carlisle is a modern but spacious place to visit.  Carlisle's award-winning parks are ideal places to relax, get active with a game of football or tennis, or discover more about the fascinating history of the city.

Several parks are within easy walking distance of the campus, including Rickerby Park with its links to Hadrian's Wall, and Bitts Park with its children's play areas, Japanese gardens and ornamental lawns. 

Steeped in history and located on Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle is packed full of things to do; with Carlisle Castle, the Cathedral and the award-winning Tullie House Museum.   

There are plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling and the halls are ideally placed for the Coast to Coast and Hadrian's Wall cycle routes.

Other facilities

Wifi internet access is available in each bedroom.

Each flat has a shared seating area next to the kitchen.

Card-operated laundry and drying facilities are located at the entrance to the halls - contact the Conference Office to collect a laundry card.

Luggage storage can be arranged with prior notice, please mention in the additional information section of the booking form if you require storage.

The campus has an air-conditioned gym and multi-purpose sports hall fully-equipped to accommodate many sports including:

Five-a-side football, Four badminton courts, Full-sized and mini basketball courts, Volleyball, Tennis, Trampolining, Table tennis.

In addition, to pay and display car parking there is also secure cycle parking on campus.