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Penrith Overview

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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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

Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill

Temple Sowerby, 9.5km (6 miles) east of Penrith on A6
Temple Sowerby, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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For a stroll in an English garden, see the Acorn Bank Garden with its varied landscape of... Read More

Penrith Castle

Just across from the train station along Ullswater Rd
Penrith, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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This park contains the massive ruins of the castle, whose construction began in 1399, ordered by... Read More

Penrith Museum

Robinson's School, Middlegate
CA11 7PT

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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For perspective on Penrith and the surrounding area, a visit here isn't a bad idea.... Read More

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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Tymparon Hall

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Fireplace, TV
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from: $146

Bretherdale Hall

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Video Game Console
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from: $67

Penrith United Kingdom - Deepdale Hall

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Computer Access, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Linens, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Towels
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