Best Things to Do in Penrith (Cumbria, England)

The beautiful region of Penrith has found itself filled with umpteen activities and attractions all through the year.  Located just about a little distance away from the northeastern edge of the Lake District and in the ‘Cumbria’s Eden Valley,’ is this amazing place called ‘Penrith.’ The entire region is filled with beauty and majesty and accounts for a great deal of the tourist population in the land.

Undoubtedly one of the prettiest sights in the whole of England, the ‘Ullswater,’ is just about a few minutes away and brings along with it some amazing attractions and fun activities. Be it the fell walks, Aira Force, the Wordsworth-inspired waterfall, or even the cruises in historic steamers, tourists are sure to love and cherish the unique charm and beauty of the region. If you truly want to explore everything this stunning land has to offer, then book your England tour package, which you can also customize with Pickyourtrail.

1. Brougham Castle

Found across the stunning and pleasant meadows, alongside the ‘River Eamont,’ lies one of the most romantic regions in the whole of Penrith. The entire place is just the perfect setting for those of you couples exploring the region together for the very first time.

The place is also filled with some stellar castles and architectural wonders along the way—the ‘Tower of League’ and the ‘Brougham Castle,’ being just two among the many. 

When it comes to the spiral stairways and interesting artefacts that are housed within these structures, tourists are left awestruck by what they actually have to offer. Popularly referred to as a must-visit attraction, owing to the fact that it forms part of the list of the best things to do in Penrith – the ‘Brougham Castle,’ is a marvel in itself.

2. Penrith Castle

The ‘Penrith’s Grade I-listed castle,’ located right across the western region of the town, has suffered a great deal of fate over the years. It is said that the fate of the castle is said to be similar to that of the Medieval strongholds in England, right after all of the above was pulled down, once the Civil war had ended.

It was during the commencement of the  14th century, that the castle actually came to light and acted as a protection to the regions that were surrounded by the Scottish attacks. It was only much later that the place had eventually become a grand fortified house, filled with a great deal of history.

The public park in the region is said to be home to some of the ruins coupled with the extensive walls that spoke worlds about its very existence. The walls are still accessed via a footbridge, right across the moat and reach all the way to their original height.

3. Ullswater

Regarded as one of the most beautiful lakes in the whole of England, the ‘Ullswater Lake’ is a glacial ribbon lake that has gained the attention of tourists and travellers from far and wide. 

The landforms on its shores, the Hallin Fell and the Place Fell, coupled along with the elongated zigzagging shape, are all just a few contributing factors to what tourists can expect at this amazing lake. 

This is easily one of the best things to do in Penrith. The lake is home to some of the memories and adventures of some of the greatest aristocratic holidaymakers of the 20th century. 

4. Aira Force

The ‘Aira Force’ is a 21-meter stretch of ‘National Trust Park’ that is located alongside the western region of the ‘Ullswater lake.’ It is one of the most talked-about and prized possessions of the lake district’s waterfalls and has managed to garner a whole load of attention over the years, as it has remained one of the best places to visit in Penrith.

Another interesting fact belongs to the sheer reality that the ‘Air Force’ has been mentioned and referred to by ‘Wordsworth’ a number of times across all of his poems.

5. Hallin Fell

The commanding ‘Hallin Fell’ is yet another sight one cannot miss as they explore the entire region of Penrith. It truly is the best thing to do in Penrith, just for its spectacular setting and charm. With a mass of about 388- meters, the lake is found to be surrounded on all three sides and is a beauty in itself.

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