| Penrith - Cumbria is situated in the Eden Valley, and | | | | King Arthur used it as a jousting arena. |
| the River Eamon lies just to the south. There are | | | | Penrith town offers great accommodation, and |
| two other rivers in close proximity, the Lowther and | | | | visitors can stay in a Victorian townhouse, guest |
| the Petteril. Thacka Beck is a watercourse which was | | | | houses, bed and breakfast and a number of hotels, |
| partially man made, this flows through the central | | | | one being the 300 year old beautifully kept Georges |
| part of the town and links the Eamon and the | | | | Hotel. Other include holiday cottages, self catering |
| Petteril, and was at one period the towns water | | | | facilities, caravan parks, etc. |
| supply. | | | | The town has ample shopping areas where there are |
| Some historic sites are Penrith Castle, which is now in | | | | arcades, interesting old shops, a supermarket and |
| ruins, it was built in the late 14th century by Ralph | | | | many other businesses. It has a large market square |
| Neville. Another ruin is the 15th century tower being | | | | with the 1861 Clock Tower. There are a number of |
| all that remains of Wybergh family's manor house. | | | | pubs, as well as restaurants and other places for |
| Brougham Castle, Penrith sits in a lovely place next to | | | | dining in Penrith. |
| the crossing over the River Eamont. It was built in | | | | There is a museum in Penrith and Saint Andrews |
| the 13th century and the Brougham Countess Pillar | | | | church built around 1720 where the Giants Thumb |
| was erected by Lady Anne Clifford in 1656. It | | | | and Giants Grave can be seen in the church yard. |
| commemorated the final parting from her mother. | | | | These are tombstones from Norse times dated |
| Another is Mayburgh Henge, Penrith an impressive | | | | around 920 AD. |
| piece from the Neolithic time which stands around ten | | | | There are also many other interesting things to see |
| feet high. Nearby, the Round Table of King Arthur | | | | for those wanting to spend time in Penrith. The |
| dates to around 2000 BC. It is from the Neolithic age | | | | whole family can enjoy the time away for some fun |
| and is an earthwork henge, it was later believed that | | | | and relaxation. |