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This one-time capital of Cumbria, in the old Kingdom of Scotland and Strathclyde, takes its name, some say, from the Celts who called it "Ford by the Hill." The namesake hill is marked today by a red-sandstone beacon and tower. Because of Penrith's central location above the northern Lake District and beside the Pennines, this thriving market center was important to Scotland and England from its very beginning, eventually prompting England to take it over in 1070. Read More

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Hotels

Best Western Castle Green Hotel In Kendal

Kendal
Kendal Map

Distance: 22.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0

Best Western Grasmere Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Square
Grasmere LA22 9SS

Distance: 17.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Best Western Glenridding Hotel

Ullswater
Penrith CA11 0PB

Distance: 1.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Cumberland Pencil Museum

Southey Works
Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5NG United Kingdom

Distance: 16.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Enter the museum through a replica of the Seathwaite Mine, where graphite was first discovered.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Derwent Water Marina

Portinscale
Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Distance: 17.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A wonderful place to go sailing, windsurfing, or canoeing. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Windermere Lake Cruises

Winander House
Glebe Road
Bowness on Windermere, United Kingdom

Distance: 18.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Steamers and launchers offer a variety of cruises, including the 45-minute Island Cruise from Bowness and a 40-minute cruise from Ambleside. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Penrith

Distance (mi.)
Newcastle Airport 48.9 map
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 91.3 map
Manchester International Airport 91.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Penrith

Distance (mi.)
Barrow-In-Furness Walney Island Airport 42.0 map
Durham Tees Valley Airport 57.6 map
Bradford/Leeds Airport 69.6 map

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  • England: The Lake District
    Country Walkers
    from $3798, 7 days
    On a walking adventure in England's Lake District, it is simply nature's mastery that attracts your admiration. This landscape of varied terrain...
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Penrith Vacation Rentals

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from: $51

The Mains

Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: DVD Player, Freezer, Full kitchen, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Restaurant, TV, Towels
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from: $78

Archway Cottage

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Laundry, No Pets, Patio, Stereo, TV, Towels
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from: $46

The Cottage

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: CD Player, DVD Player, Freezer, Full kitchen, Laundry, Pets OK, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Towels
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