Rickerby Park - Carlisle

Location : Carlisle
Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 414570

Rickerby Park is a traditional Victorian parkland located on the banks of River Eden, in the grounds of Rickerby House. Within the park is an impressive War memorial.

In fields just beyond Rickerby Park is an octagonal Victorian folly tower erected by George Head Head. He owned Rickerby House in the 19th Century, at a time when towers and turrets were in vogue. There are several more towers built into the Rickerby Gardens and Farm buildings.

Each summer the Cumberland County Show takes place in the Rickerby Park area.

Photos by Simon Ledingham.

Related Links :

• Walks around Carlisle City and Rickerby Park [pdf leaflet]
• Carlisle Doorstep Walks [pdf leaflet]
• The Cumberland County Show