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Brougham Castle, Penrith Tel: 01768 862488 - The ruins of this
13th century fortress stand on the banks of the River Eamont.
The castle was restored by Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century
and overlaps the site of a Roman fort. About a mile and a half
south of Penrith.
Dalemain House & Gardens,
Penrith CA11 0HB. Tel 01768 486450. On the A592 between the A66
and Ullswater. A Georgian facade grafted onto a largely Elizabethan
house with grand public rooms and ample grounds . About 3 miles
from Penrith.
Hutton-in-the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria Tel: 01768 484449 - Home
to Lord and Lady Inglewood, it was originally a medieval stronghold
and the Pele Tower still survives. Inside and outside the house
show a wide range of architectural and decorative styles from
the 17th century to the present day. About 4 miles north of Penrith.
Tourist information office,
Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith CA11 2NW Tel: 01768 86
53 - town centre location.
Penrith is dominated by Beacon Fell, a rich red sandstone outcrop.
The red sandstone was used for many of the buildings in the town
and is a characteristic of Penrith, in contrast to the grey stone
of many of the towns and villages of southern Lakeland.
Westmorland Motor Museum,
Rellandsgate, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3BT Tel: 01931
714 624. The Museum is between Penrith and Appleby, south of
the A66. Restored and unrestored trucks and a collection of Automobilia.
About 5 miles from Penrith.
Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill, Temple Sowerby, nr Penrith,
Cumbria CA10 1SP Tel: 017683 61893 - Delightful sheltered garden,
renowned for its herbs and orchards growing old English fruit
varieties, a National Trust property. About 5 miles from Penrith.
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