 Planning to join us at our Carlisle Fireshow and Taste Cumbria events this weekend?
Here’s all the information you need to know:
The Carlisle Fireshow is the biggest event in the region and has been organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd. The sparkling event will start at 6.30pm and will be the 36th Fireshow event to be held. It is the biggest event in the region expected to attract more than 35,000 spectators.
The theme for 2025 will celebrate Cumberland's maritime history and heritage.
Although the event is free to attend, a charity collection is held each year.
All donations go towards the Rotary Club of Carlisle UK (which donates most of its fundraising efforts to local good causes), and the Alzheimer's Society, the charity supported by the Chair of Cumberland, Cllr Andy Semple and the Mayor of Carlisle, Jeanette Whalen’s chosen charities - Carlisle Foodbank and Safety Net UK.
There will also be food and family entertainment for those attending the Fireshow in Castle Car Park between 5pm and 8.30pm on the night of the event.
No alcohol is permitted on site or within the Fireshow Village in Castle car park (formerly known as Devonshire Walk car park).
The overall events programme has been supported by the UK Government using UKSPF funding.
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Parking/Access information and Safety Advice
The majority of Cumberland Council car parks are available for use throughout the day. Customers are further reminded to read the car park information boards or visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/parking for further information.
Barrier controlled car parks (West Walls and Caldew Riverside) - car park closures will be suspended on the evening of Saturday 1 November.
The following temporary traffic arrangements will apply throughout the day (Saturday 1 November):
· No vehicle access to Bitts Park.
· No vehicle access to Dacre Road (adjacent to Carlisle Castle and Bitts Park).
· Parking for Blue Badge holders will be available at Castle car park (formerly known as Devonshire Walk car park). This will be available on a first come, first served basis with the last entry at 5.45pm. Vehicles parked within this car park will not be able to leave until 8.30pm.
· No parking in Bitts Park car park.
· No vehicle access to Bitts Park from Willowholme or The Sheepmount.
· The skate park will be closed on the day of the event.
Following the event, there will be temporary road closure and diversion in place to allow visitors of the event to safely leave Bitts Park. This be from around 7.30pm - 8.30pm and will include Castle Way from its junction with Caldewgate to its junction with Hardwicke Circus roundabout, plus West Tower Street from the junction of Market Street to the junction and slip road of Castle Way both west bound and east bound. Traffic Diversion signs will be in place in order to assist with the general flow of traffic during the period. Please be aware that members of the public will still be exiting the park, so caution is required.
Access
A special viewing area for people with disabilities including wheelchair users will be set aside on the Sheepmount Road. Up to two carers allowed on the viewing area per individual.
After the event has ended, those wanting to walk to the west of the city will be filtered to the right of Devonshire Walk (towards Caldewgate and the pedestrian crossing opposite the former Globe public house) and those wanting to walk into the city centre will be filtered to the left and will then be able access Castle Street across Castle Way (between the barriers opposite the Castle).
Safety
Visitors are asked to note that by the very nature of the event, smoke, noise, embers and mud underfoot, are inevitable. All are requested to be mindful of the risks and to come prepared for such eventualities: warm clothing and suitable footwear.
For safety reasons, no fireworks of any kind (including sparklers) are allowed into this event. Pets are also prohibited from the park: they should be kept safely at home to avoid any possible distress. The sale of glow sticks and other fluorescent items should only be purchased from official sales staff.
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