Penrith
Parish in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.683, -2.749 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 51 32 |
| Population: | 15,181 |
| Dialling code: | 01768 |
The market town of Penrith lies in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness in north‑west England, sitting at the edge of the Lake District and at the heart of the Eden Valley. It occupies a convenient spot by the confluence of the River Eamont with strong road links via the M6 and A66, making it a handy base for visitors heading to Ullswater and the surrounding fells.
Penrith’s character is rooted in its history as a market and coaching town - notable reminders include medieval castle ruins and the parish church of St Andrew's - and today its economy blends agriculture, local independent shops and tourism. The town retains a lively community feel with regular markets, festivals, country pubs and easy access to outdoor pursuits, while Georgian streets and practical services continue to serve the wider rural hinterland.
Postcode districts covering Penrith
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- Penrith North Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Penrith Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Penrith South Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Catterlen Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Yanwath and Eamont Bridge Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Great Salkeld Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Stainton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Langwathby Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Dacre Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Sockbridge Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Clifton Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Sockbridge and Tirril Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Penrith
CA11 7LQ, CA11 9FL, CA11 8UN, CA11 8FS, CA11 9EX, CA11 8AD, CA11 7AU, CA11 7RG, CA11 7JQ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 48.7 miles78.3 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 54.2 miles87.2 km
- Penrith Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Langwathby Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels in Penrith Ad
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 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Brocavum Archaeological site 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Lowther Castle Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Carlisle Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Moor House Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Brunton Park Stadium 16.1 miles25.9 km