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Crafty Monkeys
Crafty Monkeys
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#1 of 18 attractions in Penrith
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: A warm family welcome awaits you at our studio where you can make pottery on the Potter's wheels, paint pottery on a big... more » Owner description: A warm family welcome awaits you at our studio where you can make pottery on the Potter's wheels, paint pottery on a big range of bisque, make a Teddy Bear or create a Mosaic.Baby hand and foot prints on pottery or in clay.Dog paw prints on pottery or in clay.Prices to create start at £6.50.We can fully glaze and fire in our studio. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
ShowmeCumbria Tours & Transfers
ShowmeCumbria Tours & Transfers
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#2 of 18 attractions in Penrith
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: A well established full-day and half-day tour company operating personal tours in and around Cumbria & the Lake District.... more » Owner description: A well established full-day and half-day tour company operating personal tours in and around Cumbria & the Lake District. Showmecumbria is run by a native of Cumbria, therefore, has extensive knowledge of the Lakes and surrounding unknown areas.Majority of tours are bespoke and charged per tour not per person with collection from your accommodation and can carry up to six passengers including children having child seat facilities. Rick Steves recommended. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Long Meg and her Daughters
Long Meg and her Daughters
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#3 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Dating from the Bronze Age, this is England's third largest stone circle that consists of a huge ring (the Daughters) of more... more » Owner description: Dating from the Bronze Age, this is England's third largest stone circle that consists of a huge ring (the Daughters) of more than 60 stones and Long Meg, a 12-foot-high block of red sandstone. « less
Attraction type  Mysterious Sites; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
Rookin House Activity Centre, Troutbeck
#4 of 18 attractions in Penrith
Ranked #1 of 1 in Troutbeck
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Established for over 20 years Rookin House has an amazing range of activities at competitive prices.We can offer activities... more » Owner description: Established for over 20 years Rookin House has an amazing range of activities at competitive prices.We can offer activities for individuals, families and large groups including stag& hen and corporate.We are situated half way between Keswick and Penrith (9miles from each) and 4 miles from Ullswater.The mountain range of Blencathra provides a stunning back drop for the centre.Activities include Horse Riding, Pony Trekking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Air Rifles, Archery, Indoor Karting, Human Bowling, Zip Wire, Assault Course, Argo Cat Off Road Experience, Dakar 4 X 4 and a Stalwart Army Truck.Pre-booking advisable. « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Lacy's Caves
Lacy's Caves
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#5 of 18 attractions in Penrith
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle
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#6 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Wetheriggs Country Pottery
#7 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre
Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre
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#8 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
Mayburgh Henge
#9 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Shap Swimming Pool
#10 of 18 attractions in Penrith
5 of 5 stars 1 review

Shap Swimming Pool is a heated open air swimming pool. There is a 25m and toddler pool, separate changing rooms, showers, free use of floats etc and a fully stocked shop.There is... more »

Attraction type  Water Sports
Kirk Neuk Gallery, Lazonby
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#11 of 18 attractions in Penrith
Ranked #1 of 1 in Lazonby
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  6.4 miles from city centre
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
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#12 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Lowther Castle and Gardens
#13 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: The gardens at Lowther castle have lain abandoned for 70 years, and the original plantings have long since disappeared... more » Owner description: The gardens at Lowther castle have lain abandoned for 70 years, and the original plantings have long since disappeared leaving the the outlines of 17th Century and Edwardian gardens intact, overplanted with trees and covered by moss and lichen. A major restoration project is now underway, with stone masons working on the castle to rebuild parapet walls, turrets and towers. In the gardens history is being used to guide and inspire and new layer to fit over the late 17th Century layout that remains largely intact. Opening hours 10.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Sunday; adults £5, children free, well behaved dogs very welcome. Catering and vistor facilities available. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Gardens
Laser Wars UK
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#14 of 18 attractions in Penrith
5 of 5 stars 1 review
New attraction in Penrith opened in July 2010
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
King Arthur's Round Table
#15 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
The Rheged Centre
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#16 of 18 attractions in Penrith
2.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Popular tourist destination that offers a range of sights and things to do from shops and restaurants to theaters and... more » Owner description: Popular tourist destination that offers a range of sights and things to do from shops and restaurants to theaters and playgrounds for the kiddies. « less
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Penrith Museum
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#17 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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