Visitor attractions and information for
Penrith
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 Brougham Castle, Penrith Tel: 01768 862488
- The ruins of this 13th century fortress
stand on the banks of the River Eamont. The castle was restored
by Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century and overlaps the site
of a Roman fort. About
a mile and a half south of Penrith . |
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Dalemain
House & Gardens, Penrith CA11 0HB. Tel 01768 486450. On the
A592 between the A66 and Ullswater. A Georgian facade grafted
onto a largely Elizabethan house with grand public rooms and
ample grounds . About 3 miles from Penrith . |
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Hutton-in-the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria Tel:
01768 484449 - Home to Lord and Lady Inglewood, it was originally
a medieval stronghold and the Pele Tower still survives. Inside
and outside the house show a wide range of architectural and
decorative styles from the 17th century to the present day. About 4 miles north of Penrith . |
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Tourist
information office, Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith CA11
2NW Tel: 01768 86 53 - town centre location |
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Penrith is dominated by Beacon Fell, a rich
red sandstone outcrop. The red sandstone was used for many of
the buildings in the town and is a characteristic of Penrith,
in contrast to the grey stone of many of the towns and villages
of southern Lakeland. |
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Westmorland
Motor Museum, Rellandsgate, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10
3BT Tel: 01931 714 624. The Museum is between Penrith and Appleby,
south of the A66. Restored and unrestored trucks and a collection
of Automobilia. About 5 miles from Penrith . |
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Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill, Temple Sowerby,
nr Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1SP Tel: 017683 61893 - Delightful sheltered
garden, renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English
fruit varieties, a National Trust property. About 5 miles from Penrith . |
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