Things to do in Penrith
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Tours & day trips
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Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise & Train Ride
Private & custom tours
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Ten Lakes Tour - Full Day - Up to 4 People
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Lake District Day Trip by Train with Lake Windermere Cruise & Cream Tea
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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
What to do in Penrith
Popular places to visit
Ullswater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.
Lowther Castle and Gardens
You can find out about the history of Penrith with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Brougham Hall
You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Long Meg and Her Daughters
You can find out about the history of Penrith with a stop at Long Meg and Her Daughters. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Brotherswater
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Brotherswater during your travels in Hartsop. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Shap Abbey
Learn about the local history of Penrith when you spend time at Shap Abbey. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Whinfell Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Whinfell Forest, a lovely green space in Penrith. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lowther Park
Learn about the local history of Penrith with a stop at Lowther Park. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
Areas of Penrith
Newton Rigg
While Newton Rigg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rheged and Lowther Castle and Gardens.
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