Memorials & monuments · North West England
World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway
In or near Eamont Bridge.
World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission 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 ruins set within a public park, which also offers free guided tours.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This memorial commemorates the sacrifices made during the two World Wars, serving as a poignant reminder of the region's historical significance in these conflicts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6616, -2.7578
- 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
- osm: way/1359322453 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway?
- World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7EA), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway?
- World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7EA.
- Is World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway a protected site?
- Yes — World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway free to visit?
- Yes, World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway is free to enter.
- How do I get to World War 1 & 2 Memorial Gateway?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7EA.