National Trust garden, orchard and watermill
Acorn Bank
National Trust garden, orchard, woodland and watermill near Temple Sowerby, with a particularly strong autumn programme of ...
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A well-connected gateway to the Eden Valley
Penrith
Penrith is a historic red sandstone market town with shops, food, castle ruins and excellent rail and road access to Ullswater, the Eden Valley and northern Lakes.
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Your guide to Penrith
Penrith is a historic red sandstone market town with shops, food, castle ruins and excellent rail and road access to Ullswater, the Eden Valley and northern Lakes.
The town’s compact centre combines traditional streets, independent businesses and heritage sites linked to medieval border history. Penrith Castle, churchyards and local museums provide interest between shopping, cafés and practical travel connections.
Penrith is one of Cumbria’s best bases for car-free and road trips. Ullswater, Lowther, the North Pennines, Keswick and the Settle to Carlisle line are all within reach, while the town has the services needed for a longer stay.
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Penrith
Attraction★ 5.0 (1)
Foxy’s Adventure Golf
Foxy’s Adventure Golf is a visitor attraction in Penrith, offering an engaging way to explore local history, landscape, cul...
Attraction
Penrith
Restaurant★ 5.0 (1)
Gianni's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Gianni's Ristorante & Pizzeria is a restaurant in Penrith, serving Italian for casual meals, special occasions or a conveni...
Restaurant
Penrith
Food and Drink★ 5.0 (1)
Just Greek PenrithClaimed by the business
An award-winning Greek takeaway on King Street, serving freshly prepared chicken and pork gyros, pitta wraps, meal boxes, g...
Food and DrinkRestaurantTakeaway
Penrith
Cinema
Alhambra - Lonsdale Cinema Penrith
Alhambra - Lonsdale Cinema Penrith is a cinema in Penrith, showing current films and selected special or event screenings.
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Accommodation
Askham Hall
A historic family home near Penrith with individually styled bedrooms, gardens, a small spa area and the Michelin-starred A...
AccommodationRestaurantCountry House Hotel
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Upcoming events connected to Penrith, ordered by the next available date.
Art Trail
PenrithUntil 20 Sep
EVAN Open Studios & Art Trail 2026
Fifty-four artists open studios and pop-up exhibitions across Cumbria from 5 to 20 September 2026 in a free county-wide art t…
FreeOpen Studios & Art Trail - individual studio dates and times varyFamily friendly
Acorn BankSat 19 Sep
Acorn Bank Watermill Celebrations 2026
See Acorn Bank's working watermill and its second waterwheel being brought back to life after nearly 100 years at a free cele…
FreeWatermill celebration - second waterwheel restorationFamily friendly
Acorn BankSat 19 Sep
Acorn Bank Vintage Book Sale 2026
Browse rare and vintage books at Acorn Bank on 19 and 20 September 2026, with proceeds helping the National Trust care for th…
Free+ 1 more dateSaturday 19 September
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Plans Revealed for 130-Lodge Bright Tarn Holiday Park Near Greystoke
A full planning application proposes 130 holiday lodges and 143 parking spaces at Bright Tarn, Berrier, near Greystoke. Consultation runs to 24 September 2026.
£4 Cinema Tickets in Cumbria: National Cinema Weekend 2026 Guide
National Cinema Weekend brings advised £4 tickets to Vue Carlisle, Vue Barrow, Rheged and Brewery Arts on 5 and 6 September 2026. Compare films, parking and booking details.
Lights of Lowther 2026: Dates, Tickets, Prices, Parking and Christmas Trail Guide
Lights of Lowther runs on 24 selected evenings from 14 November to 30 December 2026. See dates, timed entry, ticket prices, free parking, dogs and accessibility.