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Crafty Monkeys
Ollie #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 range of bisque, make a Teddy...... 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  0.1 km from city centre
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ShowmeCumbria Tours & Transfers
Ollie #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. Showmecumbria is run by a...... 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  0.7 km from city centre
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Long Meg and her Daughters
Ollie #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 than 60 stones and Long...... 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  7.7 km from city centre
Rookin House Activity Centre, Troutbeck
Ollie #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 for individuals, families...... 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
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Penrith Castle
Ollie #5 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
Wetheriggs Country Pottery
Ollie #6 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Lacy's Caves
Ollie #7 of 18 attractions in Penrith
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Caverns/ Caves
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Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre
Ollie #8 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Lowther Castle and Gardens
Ollie #9 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3.5 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 leaving the the outlines of...... 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
Mayburgh Henge
Ollie #10 of 18 attractions in Penrith
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Shap Swimming Pool
Ollie #11 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
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Kirk Neuk Gallery, Lazonby
Ollie #12 of 18 attractions in Penrith
Ranked #1 of 1 in Lazonby
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  10.3 km from city centre
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Ollie #13 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
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Laser Wars UK
Ollie #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  0.5 km from city centre
King Arthur's Round Table
Ollie #15 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
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The Rheged Centre
Ollie #16 of 18 attractions in Penrith
2.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Popular tourist destination that offers a range of sights and things to do from shops and restaurants to theaters and playgrounds for the kiddies.
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Penrith Museum
Ollie #17 of 18 attractions in Penrith
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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