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Penrith, Cumbria, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barclays_Bank_and_NatWest_Banks_-_Market_Square_-_geograph.org.uk_-_705092.jpgAuthor: Nicholas Mutton
Penrith is a market town in the Eden Valley, in Cumbria, England. It is just 5 km (3 miles) from the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, to the north of River Eamont. The town has a population of around 15,000 people (2012 estimate).
The Penrith area has been settled since at least the Roman period, as evidence in the Roman road passing through the area between Manchester and Carlisle.
Today Penrith is reliant on the tourist trade for its economy. The town holds market days on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with a Farmers' Market held once a month.
Visiting Penrith
Take the M6 motorway to Junction 40 and then head east to enter Penrith.
Brougham Castle Bridge, Penrith: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brougham_Castle_Bridge,_Carleton,_Penrith_-_Brougham_-_geograph.org.uk_-_274055.jpgAuthor: Humphrey Bolton
Places of Interest in Penrith
- Brougham Castle: Medieval castle founded by Robert de Vieuxpont in the early 13th century, now in ruins.
- Brougham Castle Bridge: Grade II listed bridge dating to 1813.
- Penrith Castle: Castle built between 1399 and 1470 as a means of defense against Scottish raids.
- Mayburgh Henge: Ancient henge site to the south of Penrith.
- St Andrew's Church: Anglican parish church of Penrith.
- St Catherine's Church: Roman Catholic church of Penrith.
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