Conference and Meeting Facilities

For those seeking somewhere special for their meetings, conferences or exhibitions, The Abbey (Carlisle Cathedral Close) with its medieval buildings, provides a quiet and atmospheric setting in the heart of the City.

The Fratry This is a former monastic dining room dating originally from the 13th century and rebuilt in the 15th century. It now offers accommodation in outstanding surroundings for exhibitions (163 square metres of floor space), meetings (seating 100 theatre-style) and other events.
The Prior's Room The Prior's Room is situated in the Prior's Tower, dating from about 1500. Of special interest is the magnificent ceiling of 45 hand painted panels dating from 1510. The room seats 25 theatre-style.
The Prior's Kitchen This is the Cathedral's Restaurant, situated in the stone-vaulted undercroft of the Fratry. It is available in the evenings for special functions and seats 74.

(Please note all the above facilities are approached by steps)

The Abbey offers

• A personal and expert service to meet your requirements.
• Unique, historic venues in peaceful surroundings, in the centre of the City.
• Affordable accommodation and catering.
• Audio/Visual Equipment is available for hire.
• Catering can be in the function room you have booked or in the Prior's Kitchen Restaurant. Special conference catering rates are available.
• Car Parking. This is limited within The Abbey grounds, but there is good municipal car parking nearby, covered by CCTV surveillance, and directions are available on request.