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Penrith Castle

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Alternative names: Built: 1399 (625 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.

  • penrith and eden museum~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...

  • mayburgh henge1 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.

  • brougham hall1.4 miSE
    Museum, History museum

    Brougham Hall

    35 min walk • Brougham Hall is located in the village of Brougham just outside Penrith, Cumbria, England.

  • st andrews church~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.

  • king arthurs round table1.2 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.

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