Welcome to Penrith

Penrith is a market town located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and attractions to explore. One of the most notable landmarks is the Penrith Castle, which was built in the 14th century and is now a popular tourist destination.

Penrith is also known for its vibrant community and bustling town center. There are many shops, restaurants, and cafes to explore, as well as a weekly market that takes place every Tuesday. The town is also home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Penrith Agricultural Show and the Winter Droving Festival. These events attract visitors from all over the country and help to showcase the town's unique culture and heritage.

In addition to its cultural and historical attractions, Penrith is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The town is located near the Lake District National Park, which offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports. There are also many parks and nature reserves in and around the town, providing plenty of opportunities for nature lovers to explore the local flora and fauna. Overall, Penrith is a charming and picturesque town that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, culture, or outdoor adventure.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 5.8°C

Wind: 18.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Catherines Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Davies	Drovers Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 9EL 01768864612 School Website
Brunswick School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sam Waugh	Brunswick Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7LX 01768213200 School Website
Beaconside C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Hutton Hill Penrith Cumbria CA11 8EN 01768840868 School Website
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Marchant	Ullswater Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7EG 01768864621 School Website
Ullswater Community College Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Gilby	Wetheriggs Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NG 01768210206 School Website
North Lakes School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mike Pincombe	Huntley Avenue Penrith Cumbria CA11 8NU 01768899876 School Website
Hunter Hall School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Vinsome	Frenchfield Penrith Cumbria CA11 8UA 01768891291 School Website
Yanwath Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Floyd	Yanwath Penrith Cumbria CA10 2LA 1768840739 School Website
Stainton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dunham	Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0ET 01768840673 School Website
Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Nick Page	Clifton Penrith Cumbria CA10 2EG 01768868817 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Penrith Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JQ 0.44 Miles

Langwathby Stoney Bank / A686, Langwathby, Cumbria, CA10 1NZ 4.92 Miles

Lazonby And Kirkoswald Seat Hill, Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1DL 7.07 Miles

Armathwaite Station Road, Armathwaite, Cumbria, CA4 9PL 9.73 Miles

Appleby Clifford Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TT 12.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lakeland Travel Ltd 01768 865722 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 0.16 Miles
Express Taxis 01768 890890 1A Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TP 0.16 Miles
Thomas Taxis 07867 647489 18 Fell Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8AD 0.21 Miles
Penrith Taxis 01768 899298 33-34 Sandgate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7TJ 0.22 Miles
Eden Taxis 01768 865432 39 Great Dockray, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BN 0.33 Miles
Abbey Taxis Of Penrith 07789 023023 4 Castle Foundry, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DH 0.35 Miles
A Taxis 01768 863354 14 Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JJ 0.44 Miles
A1 Acclaim Taxis 01768 866842 1 Castle Terrace, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7DW 0.46 Miles
Blackline Taxis 01768 865070 64 Pennine Way, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EA 0.47 Miles
Bain's Taxis 01768 866633 24 Carleton Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8JN 0.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hunter Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drovers Lane D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brunswick Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrowgate Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brunswick Terrace D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Graham Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotland Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Square (Right) (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Square (Left) (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Beacon Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrison's Supermarket (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Brentfield Way D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place (Sdc) Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bishop Yard D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
James Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cumbria Partnership Nhsft 01228 602000	Voreda House Portland Place Penrith Cumbria CA11 7BF
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Penrith Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bridge Lane Penrith CA11 8HX
Birbeck Medical Group 01768 214620	Birbeck Medical Group Penrith H/Ctr,Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice 01768 214345	Penrith Health Centre Bridge Lane Penrith Cumbria CA11 8HW

Local Stores

Lazonby
Henderson Buildings
Lazonby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1BG
01768 898210
Store Website
6.03 miles

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SPAR Burrowgate
36 - 40
Burrowgate
Penrith
CA11 7TA
01768892736
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowcliffe House Vets Ltd
Rowcliffe House Crown Square Penrith Cumbria CA11 7AB 01768 865661 0.38 miles

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Vets4pets Penrith Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, Unit 6 Castle Retail Park Ullswater Rd Penrith Cumbria CA11 7JQ 01768 866 540 penrith@vets4pets.com Website 0.45 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Veterinary Vision Ltd
Signal House Gillan Way Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BP 01768 877255 info@veterinaryvision.co.uk Website 0.88 miles
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Frame Swift And Partners Llp
The Veterinary Centre Carleton Penrith Cumbria CA11 8TZ 01768 862454 vets@frameswiftandpartners.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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The Sheep Centre
D &Amp; C Fawcett Ltd Hoghouse Hill Road Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0GN 01768 890935 enquiries@sheepbreeding.co.uk Website 1.94 miles

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Paragon Veterinary Group
Townhead Veterinary Centre Townhead Farm Newbiggin, Stainton Penrith Cumbria CA11 0HT 017684 83789 townhead@paragonvet.com Website 2.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Holcombe Hill
The Walk Starts From A Public Footpath Opposite A Free Carpark Down From The Shoulder Of Mutton Pub. The Path Leads To A Cobbled Road, Take A Right And Then A Left To Go Up The Hill. There Is A Open Flat Incline Path For Wheel Chairs And Prams Etc. At The Top Of The Hill Is Peel Tower, On Some Days You Can Go Up It. Otherwise At The Top Is Marshy And Can Be Windy And Damp. Beautiful Heather And Scenery To Be Enjoyed. Approx An Hour And Half Walk. Fir Bank Skirsgill Ln Eamont Bridge Penrith CA10 2BQ 1.15 miles 300 Yards Down From Shoulder Of Mutton Theres Is A Small Car Park . On The Other Side Of The Road There Is A Public Footpath That Leads To A Cobble Road. Follow Up The Hill.

Location what3words neatly.informal.factories

Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 15.50 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 16.12 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Rydal
A Lovely Linear Walk Which Passes Through The Grounds Of Rydal Hall. The Walk Goes On A Gradual Climb, Offering Views Of Lake Windermere. LA22 9LX 17.64 miles From Ableside, Take The A591 Towards Grasmere And Turn Left To Follow The Sign For Rydal Hall.

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Talkin Tarn
Its A Quiet Park With A Lake Away From Roads. B6413 17.82 miles Brampton

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Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming. A69 Brampton CA8 1SZ 17.83 miles Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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