Penrith
Built-up area in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.69, -2.743 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 52 33 |
| Population: | 15,181 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 |
Penrith is a handsome market town in Westmorland and Furness, England, sitting on the northern edge of the Lake District at the heart of the Eden Valley. It has medieval roots and a compact historic centre, with the ruins of Penrith Castle and the tower of St Andrew's Church, a mix of sandstone and Georgian architecture, and a strong independent-shopping and market tradition.
The town acts as a gateway for visitors to Ullswater and the northern fells and remains tied to agriculture, tourism and local services. Good road and rail links - including services on the West Coast Main Line - connect Penrith with Carlisle, Manchester and beyond, and nearby attractions include the Rheged arts and visitor centre and stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
Postcode districts covering Penrith
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 16.4 miles26.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Penrith North Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Penrith South Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Catterlen Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Yanwath and Eamont Bridge Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Stainton Built-up area 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Dacre Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Hunsonby Parish 4 miles6.4 km
- Clifton Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Brougham Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Sockbridge Built-up area 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Penrith
CA11 7UX, CA11 8LJ, CA11 8PS, CA11 7DD, CA11 8FF, CA11 8HD, CA11 8TY, CA11 8LT, CA11 8QJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 48.2 miles77.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54 miles87 km
- Penrith Railway Station 2 miles3.3 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
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Schools in Penrith
- Beaconside C of E Primary School Primary
- Brunswick School Primary
- Hunter Hall School Independent - primary
- North Lakes School Primary
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Secondary
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith Primary
- Ullswater Community College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Brougham Castle Archaeological site 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 14 miles22.6 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15 miles24.2 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km