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 miles
Neighbouring places
- Penrith North Ward 0.4 miles
- Penrith South Ward 2 miles
- Great Salkeld Parish 2.5 miles
- Catterlen Parish 2.6 miles
- Langwathby Built-up area 3 miles
- Yanwath and Eamont Bridge Parish 3.4 miles
- Stainton Built-up area 3.8 miles
- Dacre Parish 3.9 miles
- Hunsonby Parish 4 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 4.1 miles
- Brougham Parish 4.1 miles
- Sockbridge Built-up area 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Penrith
CA11 8PB, CA11 9BU, CA11 1SX, CA11 7FB, CA11 7NE, CA11 8DD, CA11 7ST, CA11 7JQ, CA11 8HJ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 48.2 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54 miles
- Penrith Railway Station 2 miles
- Langwathby Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels in Penrith Ad
- North Lakes Hotel and Spa 4
- The George Hotel 3
- The Lounge Hotel & Bar
- Agricultural Inn 5
- Foundry 34
- Premier Inn Penrith 3
- OYO The Old Victoria 3
- Penrith 3
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 miles
- Brocavum Archaeological site 2.8 miles
- Lowther Castle Estate 6.2 miles
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.5 miles
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 14 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 14.3 miles
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15 miles
- Brunton Park Stadium 15.7 miles