Penrith in the Eden Valley has become a popular destination in the Lake District. It's still a bustling market town. Penrith is one of the specialist shopping resorts in the UK. Fine foods, unique clothing, and of course real ale pubs and exquisite restaurants are on the menu. If you're looking for something unusual you'll find it in Penrith. As far as locations in Cumbria goes, Penrith is ideal. It's close to England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.
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Map of central Penrith : red pointers = places of interest, blue pointers = car parks.
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Despite being a busy tourist destination Penrith hasn't lost its character, and there is a market for more domestic wares held every week in Great Dockray one of the squares in the town.
Find out about Penrith.
Places of Interest Nearby :
- Rheged
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Mayburgh Henge
- The Alpaca Centre
- Brougham Castle
- Brougham Hall
- Countess Pillar
- Calthwaite Maize Maze
- Clifton Hall Pele
- King Arthur's Round Table
- Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre
- Dalemain
- Eden Millennium Monument
- Hutton in the Forest
- Ullswater Steamers
- Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
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Related Links :
- Wikipedia - Penrith
- Open Directory - Penrith
- University of Cumbria Faculty of Science and Natural Resources at Newton Rigg
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