Welcome to Penrith.com Penrith the gateway to northern Lake District and Cumbria with its bustling shopping centre and wide selection of shops bars, restaurants, and pubs from olde world to new world. Penrith a known as the old red town due to its red sandstone building, Penrith in the heart of Cumbria, close to Eden valley, North pennines, Lake District and Hadrian's wall. Penrith Castle is thought to have been build at the end of 14th century and a banqueting hall was build by Duke of Glocester 15th century. Penrith Famous Connections Willam Wordsworth the poet attended school in the tudor house near St Andrews Sq, Richard third was granted the manor of Penrith, Bonnie Prince Charles lodged in part of the George Hotel. |