Penrith, England Tourist Attractions
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Penrith (pop. 12,290) is a tourist resort. It is located on the M6 16mi/26km southeast of Carlisle. Penrith is an important shopping centre with an array of traditional and specialty shops.Penrith Castle was completed in 1399 and added to over the next 70 years. The commanding ruins still stand in Castle Park. Brougham Castle lies just outside Penrith, it was built on the site of a Roman fort.
Brougham Castle
Brougham Castle was built in 1092, on the site of a Roman fort, by William Rufus. The original castle was destroyed in 1172 and rebuilt by Henry II. His tower survives, but later buildings were destroyed by fire in 1521. A stone-curtain wall was added around 1300. The castle is an impressive ruin which stands on the bank of the river Eamont.
Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle is a 14th C castle on the edge of Penrith, inside a large park next to the railway station. The castle was begun in 1399 when William Strickland, later to become Bishop of Carlisle and Archbishop of Canterbury, added a stone wall to the earlier pele tower. Over the next 70 years, the castle was improved and added to becoming a Royal fortress for Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
Hutton-in-the-Forest
Hutton-in-the-Forest houses fine collections of furniture, ceramics, paintings and tapestries. The house was based on the 13th century Pele Tower and has been the home of Lord Inglewood's family since 1605. On the grounds there is also a walled garden, topiary terraces, and a woodland walk with Dovecoat.
Dalemain House and Gardens
Dalemain is managed by the Historic Houses Association. It is a medieval Tudor and early Georgian house with fine furniture, family portraits ceramics, dolls and toy collections. The gardens bloom old fashioned roses and a variety of rare plants.
Mayburgh Earthwork
Mayburgh Earthwork in Penrith is a prehistoric circular earthwork with banks up to 15 feet high, enclosing a central area of 1½ acres containing a single large stone.
Penrith Museum
The Penrith Museum is set in a 300 year old school house. Local area history is portrayed in displays throughout the building. Highlights include the history, geology and archaeology of Penrith and the Eden Valley.
Pooley Bridge, England
Pooley Bridge is a pleasant little town near Penrith with a 16th century stone bridge across the River Eamont. Pooley Bridge is a popular fishing and camping destination.
Temple Sowerby, England
Temple Sowerby is located on the A66 southeast of Penrith. The centre of Temple Sowerby is a village green surrounded by the village hall, Kings Arms public house, cottages and houses.
Acorn Bank Garden and Water-Mill
Acorn Bank Garden is a National Trust property located in Temple Sowerby. It features a large garden with oak trees, orchards and an herb garden famous for its medicinal herbs.A circular woodland walk leds to Acorn Bank water-mill.
Arthur's Round Table
Arthur's Round Table is a circular, prehistoric earthwork located just south of Penrith.
Clifton Hall
Clifton Hall is a manor house dating from the 15th C. The tower block is the only major surviving feature.
Countess Pillar
The Countess Pillar is a monument erected by Lady Anne Clifford in 1656, to mark her final parting with her mother.
Shap Abbey
Shap Abbey is a remote ruin south of Penrith. The tower and other remains of this Premonstratensian abbey stand in an isolated valley.
