If you want a holiday where you’re sure to find some friendly faces try this northern gem.
Carlisle is charming place has a rich history with churches and cathedrals to explore, and according to a study, the most welcoming city in the UK.
The research by Casino found the northern English city is the most welcoming in the country with 6.3% of all reviews on the top pages of Tripadvisor mentioning that they were made to feel welcome.
A team of researchers examined over 2.3 million reviews on Tripadvisor from 30 of the UK’s most popular cities for tourists. The analysis focused on identifying each city’s top hotels, attractions, and restaurants, specifically finding reviews in which visitors mentioned feeling welcomed.
Aside from Carlisle’s great hospitality, it’s also home to a number of incredible historical landmarks. One of the most famous of these is Hadrian’s Wall, an ancient Roman fortification that has stood since AD 122 and runs across the north west of England.
Described by visitors as a “must visit” for history buffs, the wall is a true spectacle to behold.
“As a history buff, just visiting and seeing, and touching Hadrian’s wall is a long lasting wish,” wrote one visitor on Tripadvisor.
“Blessed with great weather, it was truly a site to behold and imagine briefly the history and soldiers that built this great relic. Recommend visiting some of the dig sites along the wall as visiting the wall itself is only half the experience.”
Carlisle Cathedral is another unmissable experience for visitors
It started life as a Norman Priory Church in 1122, becoming a cathedral in 1133, but today is a gorgeous monument of history and architecture.
Notable features include figurative stone carving, wonky Norman arches, a set of medieval choir stalls and the largest window in the ‘flowing decorated Gothic’ style in England.
Visitors to the cathedral commented on staff members’ friendliness.
One person said on Tripadvisor: “Popped in on a rainy day and got the warmest and friendliest welcome from Julie at the door. We then had a lovely short guided tour from Maurice, very knowledgeable. What a treat to hear the organ.”
Another said: “Beautiful building. Very welcoming. Had a knowledgeable guide giving us information and answering questions. Interesting history and lots to see.”
Most welcoming cities in the UK
If you want to take a tour of the most welcoming cities in the UK, the full list is below.
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Carlisle – 6.3%
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Exeter – 4.97%
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Plymouth – 4.75%
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Norwich – 4.57%
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Aberdeen – 4.38%
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Newcastle – 4.31%
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Southampton – 4.26%
