Castles · North West England
Penrith, Cumbria
Also known as: Penrith
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Penrith, Cumbria — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penrith, Cumbria is a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penrith is a castle located in Cumbria, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and remains a prominent example of medieval architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6648, -2.7548
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Penrith, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Islamic Prayer Room
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Alhambra Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
Penrith & Eden Musuem
Museums · 0.1 km
Narrowbar Cafe
Cafés · 0.1 km
Lake district Landscapes
Galleries · 0.2 km
Gallery & Studios
Galleries · 0.2 km
Corney House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Penrith Players
Theatres · 0.2 km
Musgrave Monument (Clock Tower)
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Gloucester Arms
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Wayfarers Independent Hostel
Hostels · 0.2 km
Giant's Thumb
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
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Lake district Landscapes
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Gallery & Studios
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Places to stay
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Abbotsbank Supported Housing
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Fellfoot Youth Hostel
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Southwaite Green Mill
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
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📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
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Two Lions public house and integral stables
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penrith, Cumbria?
- Penrith, Cumbria is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7PG), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Penrith, Cumbria?
- Penrith, Cumbria — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penrith, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7PG.
- Is Penrith, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Penrith, Cumbria is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Penrith, Cumbria charge admission?
- Penrith, Cumbria typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Penrith, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7PG.