Guidebook for Penrith
Food Scene
The Lounge
16 King StLively restaurant, bar, cafe, etc. Something a little different.
Top notch restaurant in Penrith - we recommend booking ahead if you plan to go.
20 locals recommend
Four & Twenty
42 King StTop notch restaurant in Penrith - we recommend booking ahead if you plan to go.
The Country Coffee Shop
15-16 Princes StGreat local coffee shop - go on, give the big chains a miss and try local !
Sightseeing
England's best lake and only about 5 miles from The Red Townhouse. Walking, cycling, views, etc. Don't forget the 'Steamers' and great food, coffee, etc in villages such as Pooley Bridge, Glenridding and Patterdale.
New for 2016 - a marked circular walk of Ullswater - start anywhere.
75 locals recommend
Ullswater
England's best lake and only about 5 miles from The Red Townhouse. Walking, cycling, views, etc. Don't forget the 'Steamers' and great food, coffee, etc in villages such as Pooley Bridge, Glenridding and Patterdale.
New for 2016 - a marked circular walk of Ullswater - start anywhere.
Once owned by Richard 111, the ruins of the castle can be seen opposite Penrith raliway station with free entry.
16 locals recommend
Penrith Castle
Ullswater RoadOnce owned by Richard 111, the ruins of the castle can be seen opposite Penrith raliway station with free entry.
Getting Around
Penrith Station
Ullswater RoadGateway to the North Lakes !
Arts & Culture
A little further away near Keswick, but worth the trip to see the ancient stone circle we named your room after !
44 locals recommend
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castle LaneA little further away near Keswick, but worth the trip to see the ancient stone circle we named your room after !