The Dye Works at Tullie
The Dye Works at Tullie is a restored historic Castle Street building in Carlisle with a new gallery, community rooms and flexible venue-hire space, open since 10 October 2026.
About The Dye Works at Tullie
The Dye Works is a newly restored cultural and community space on Castle Street, connected to Tullie in Carlisle. It welcomed the public on Saturday 10 October 2026 after a major conservation and redevelopment project.
What is inside The Dye Works?
The building brings together the new Castle Street Gallery, community activity areas and flexible facilities for meetings, workshops, events and businesses. Its first exhibition explores Carlisle’s social scenes, with work developed through Tullie Producers.
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Part of a bigger transformation
The Dye Works is part of Project Tullie, which is giving historic buildings in central Carlisle a new purpose. The restoration makes the Castle Street frontage more welcoming and adds spaces that local groups, artists and businesses can use.
Can you visit or hire the space?
The venue has opened, but public gallery access, event programmes and the availability of individual hire spaces can vary. Check Tullie’s official website for current exhibitions, opening arrangements and venue-hire enquiries.
Where is it?
The Dye Works occupies restored properties at 6-16 Castle Street next to Tullie in Carlisle, within walking distance of the city centre and castle. It is more than an extra museum gallery: it is also intended to be a practical community and business venue.
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Our local note
A new reason to visit Castle Street, with a restored heritage building, a gallery and useful community facilities. Check which parts are open before turning up for a particular exhibition or event.
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