Heritage railway stations · North West England
Penrith railway station
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Penrith railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Darrin Antrobus — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Penrith railway station is located in Westmorland and Furness, with the nearest station being Penrith (North Lakes), just 0.1 km away. Entry to the station is free. The postcode for the area is CA11 7EA.
About
Penrith railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Penrith Castle, built in the late 14th century, served as a defensive stronghold and later as a luxurious residence for Richard III. Today, visitors can explore the castle's impressive walls and learn about its historical significance in a public park setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Penrith North Lakes (also shortened to Penrith) is a railway station on the West Coast Main Line, which runs between London Euston and Glasgow Central. Situated 17 miles 69 chains (28.7 km) south of Carlisle, it serves the market town of Penrith, in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by Avanti West Coast.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
map, showing railway lines in the vicinity of Penrith]] passing through the station, heading south towards London Euston in August 1974]] The station was built by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway and was opened on 17 December 1846. The station was designed by Sir William Tite, designer of a number of early railway stations in Britain, including neighbouring Carlisle (Citadel), as well as Carnforth and Lancaster (Castle). It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. An 1863 Ordnance Survey plan shows refreshment facilities in the large room seen to the right on entering the building, but this is now used for storage. Although the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.6620, -2.7580
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Open daily 7.30am–9pm from 31 March to September, and 7.30am–4.30pm from October to 30 March
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2362780 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Penrith railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penrith railway station?
- Penrith railway station is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7EA), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Penrith railway station?
- Penrith railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penrith railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7EA.
- Who owns Penrith railway station?
- Penrith railway station is owned by Avanti West Coast.
- Is Penrith railway station a listed building?
- Penrith railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Penrith railway station a protected site?
- Yes — Penrith railway station is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Penrith railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Penrith railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penrith railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7EA.