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Penrith Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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Things to do in Penrith
What to do
Looking for things to do in Penrith? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Windermere
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Lake District National Park
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Lowther Castle & Gardens
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Rheged
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National Trust - Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park
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Brougham Castle
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Penrith, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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North Lakes Hotel and Spa
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Macdonald Leeming House
4.0
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Penrith
4.1
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The George Hotel
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The Kings Arms Temple Sowerby
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Shap Wells Hotel
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Queens Head Inn
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Appleby Castle
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Westmorland Hotel Tebay
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YHA Helvellyn
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The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
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Tufton Arms Hotel
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What to eat
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Villa Bianca
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Western cuisine
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Sun Inn
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1863 Restaurant with Rooms
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Western cuisine
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George and Dragon Clifton
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Granny Dowbekins Cafe & Restaurant
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Western cuisine
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The Magic Bean food by Les
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Coffee shop
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Garden Tea Room Penrith
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Grants Of Castlegate
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Western cuisine
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Indian Plaza
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Fetherston Arms
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The Queens Head Inn
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Helvellyn Country Kitchen
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Popular Attractions in Penrith
St. Andrew's Church
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Lakes & Dales Loop
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Cross Fell
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Distant Horizons UK
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Leisure Bowl
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Beckstones Art Gallery
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St Sunday Crag
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National Trust - Keld Chapel
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Penrith Golf Club
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Penrith and Eden Museum
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George and Dragon Clifton
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Granny Dowbekins Cafe & Restaurant
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Fetherston Arms
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The Pooley Bridge Inn, Pooley Bridge
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Cross Keys Inn
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