Penrith Castle

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Penrith Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle located in Penrith, in the north-west of England, a few miles to the east of the Lake District National Park. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1399 (626 years ago)Coordinates: 54°39'44"N, 2°45'26"W

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Ullswater RdPenrith CA1 1 7 EnglandUnited Kingdom

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Penrith Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penrith and Eden Museum, Mayburgh Henge, Brougham Hall, St Andrew's Church.

~1500 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Natural history museum
Penrith and Eden Museum
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Penrith, England, the Penrith and Eden Museum serves as a cultural beacon, illuminating the rich tapestry of local history and heritage. Located in the former Robinson's School, an Elizabethan building that dates back to the late 18th century...
1 miSE
Archaeological site, Historical place
Mayburgh Henge
26 min walk • Mayburgh Henge is a large prehistoric monument in the county of Cumbria in northern England. The henge is in the care of English Heritage and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is 400 metres from King Arthur's Round Table Henge.
1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum
Brougham Hall
35 min walk • Brougham Hall is located in the village of Brougham just outside Penrith, Cumbria, England.
~1510 ftNE
Church, Cemetery
St Andrew's Church
8 min walk • St Andrew's Church is in the centre of the town of Penrith, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Penrith, the archdeaconry of Carlisle, and the diocese of Carlisle. The parishes of Penrith; St John, Newton Reigny and St John the Evangelist, Plumpton Wall are united in a single benefice.
1.2 miSE
Archaeological site
King Arthur's Round Table
30 min walk • King Arthur's Round Table is a Neolithic henge in the village of Eamont Bridge in the English county of Cumbria, around 2 kilometres south east of Penrith. It is 400 metres from Mayburgh Henge. The site is free to visitors and is under the control of English Heritage.

Penrith Castle

Facts and practical information

Penrith Castle plan & book

Penrith Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Penrith and Eden Museum

Mayburgh Henge

Brougham Hall

St Andrew's Church

King Arthur's Round Table