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Penrith, Cumbria

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A regional capital since Roman times, the market town of Penrith is a popular centre for exploring the north east Lake District. The ruins of a 13th century castle stand in Castle Park, and south of the town are the prehistoric sites of Mayburgh Henge and King Arthur's Seat. South east at Brougham are the ruins of a Roman fort and beside it, Brougham Castle.
Penrith, Cumbria, England

About Penrith
Attraction Type: Town
Location: On the A6, just off the M6 at J40
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Nearest Attractions Penrith Castle - 0.1 miles (Castle) Mayburgh Henge - 0.9 miles (Prehistoric) King Arthur's Round Table - 1.1 miles (Prehistoric) Brougham Castle - 1.5 miles (Castle) Clifton Hall - 2 miles (Historic Property) The Countess Pillar - 2.1 miles (Historic Property) Dalemain - 3 miles (Historic House) St Andrews, Dacre - 4 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Edenhall - 3.7 miles away Pooley Bridge - 4.4 miles away Great Salkeld - 5 miles away Kirkoswald - 7.5 miles away Glenridding - 11.1 miles away Caldbeck - 13.5 miles away Appleby - 14 miles away Keswick - 15.8 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Penrith

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Broad Ing Cottage - 2.4 miles from Penrith Tirril, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £375

Meadow Cottage - 2.5 miles from Penrith Newton Reigny, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £245

Windale - 4.8 miles from Penrith Great Salkeld, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £365

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Nearest Hotels

George Hotel [Lake District Hotels Ltd] - 0.2 miles from Penrith Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £75.00

Crosby Bed and Breakfast - 0.4 miles from Penrith Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £55.00

Norcroft Guest House - 0.5 miles from Penrith Penrith, Cumbria Stay from: £38.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Glendale Guest House - 0.4 miles from Penrith Penrith, Cumbria From: £35.00

Queens Head Inn - 2.2 miles from Penrith Penrith, Cumbria From: £45.00

The Brackenrigg Inn - 5.7 miles from Penrith Penrith, Cumbria From: £38.00

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Penrith
Tourist Information Centre
Robinsons School
Middlegate
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 7PT
Tel: 01768 867466
Fax: 01768 891754
Email: pen.tic@eden.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visiteden.co.uk/
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