Bitts Park, Carlisle

Facilities and features

The park includes:

• play area – large and well-appointed play area catering for children of all ages and abilities
• splash park – interactive water feature located within the play area (please note only active between Easter – October, temperature dependent) - operates 11am to 6pm
• skate park – large and robust area located to the west of Carlisle Castle
• running routes – a running/walking route of three optional distances is way marked throughout the park
• outdoor gym facility
• toilet facilities (open between 9am and 5pm)
• flat surfaced paths providing circular routes throughout the park
• Hadrains Wall National Trail runs along the riverside boundary of the park

District areas

Bitts Park includes several distinct areas:

• Victoria Park – a combination of formal lawns and floral displays with a large statue of Queen Victoria as it’s centrepiece
• The Hollow – sunken area adjacent to Hardwicke Circus and Eden Bridge, with spectacular rhododendron displays and golden weeping willow trees
• Garden of Memories – small formal area for quiet reflection, created in partnership with Eden Valley Hospice
• Riverside Trail – tranquil area of mature trees and vegetation managed for the benefit of wildlife, here you can see one of the Eden benchmark sculptures
• Large playing fields, used for kicking a ball about, pinicing and home to large events such as outdoor concerts and the fireshow

Playground

The playground equipment is aimed at 0 to mid teens.

There's a wheelchair accessible:

• swing
• trampoline
• play panels
• musical instruments
• splash park plus various inclusive play items.

The play area is fenced.

Report an issue

Let us know if there's:

• fly-tipping
• an issue with play equipment or the park in general
• an overflowing bin

Call or use our online enquiry form.

Telephone:  0300 373 3730
Use our the online enquiry form

Dog fouling

It is a criminal offence not to clean up after your dog and you can be fined up to £1,000.

Report dog fouling