penrith with eamont bridge & clifton...

Located at an intersection of routes between Scotland and England and a cross-Pennines road, Penrith has reaped the benefits of good communication routes for centuries.

Today, with easy access from the M6, A66 and with a mainline railway service, the town is a

perfect base for exploring the northern Lakes, beautiful Eden Valley and rolling Pennine hills. This distinctive red sandstone town, with its popular markets and specialist, family-run shops, has become the regional centre for trade, industry and services in the Eden Valley.

About the area

History & heritage

Ancient sites at Mayburgh Henge and King Arthur's Round Table indicates prehistoric occupation of the area.

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Art & culture

For art lovers Penrith is home to the Lion Gallery which showcases works by Northern artists.

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Attractions & nature

Thinking about visitng Penrith there's plenty to do for all the family from indoor attractions to parks and gardens.
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What's on

If you like markets then Penrith is the place hosts them every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Oddities

Pubs galore

In 1829, Penrith had 57 pubs for its population of 5,383 - one for every 94 residents.

Giant's grave

In St Andrew's churchyard lies the Giant's Grave, possible resting place of Owen, King of Cumbria in the 10th century. It comprises two pre-Norman crosses and four Norse ‘hogback' tombstones. Legend also associates the grave with Sir Owen Caesarius, a mythical giant who supposedly lived in a cave by the river Eamont.