Top Things to do in Penrith
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The 6 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Penrith, England
Discover the best top things to do in Penrith, United Kingdom including Long Meg and her Daughters, Silver Yard Gallery, St Andrew's church, The beacon, Clifton Hall, Countess Pillar.
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1. Long Meg and her Daughters
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4.5 based on 249 reviews
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.
Reviewed By juliethetraveller123 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Impressive, especially Long Meg with the stone carved cup and rings on the red sandstone whilst her daughters making up the stone circle are granite boulders. We set off from Little Salkeld intending to do the five-mile walk which includes Lacy's Caves however the footpath on the banks of the Eden was closed due to flood erosion so we walked directly to see the circle.
2. Silver Yard Gallery
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
3. St Andrew's church
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By durham05 - Durham, United Kingdom
Lovely historic church situated at the heart of Penrith. Tends to be open for visitors during the day and it is certainly a very peaceful place. Grounds are also nice on a sunny day.
4. The beacon
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4.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 957lisas
A Lovely walk through town and woodland to the Beacon. It's up hill ALL the way so not suited to everyone but we had fun and I got some lovely pics of stunning views from the top.
5. Clifton Hall
6. Countess Pillar
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravellerfromGB - London, United Kingdom
The Countess’s Pillar is 350 years old with an amazing back story to it. It is a well maintained piece of history. Part monument, part working sun dial that tells you the time. Well worth combining with the nearby Brougham Castle - a pleasant 15 minute walk away. There is a lay by just off the road where you can park or you can walk from the castle. The entrance gate has a small sign saying “access to the pillar is permissible”. That’s how you know you are on the right track. If you wanted to make a day of it - you can do the Brougham and Eamont Bridge Walk. The walk is 3 3/4 miles long, and passes several sites of local historic importance. A map is available if you google it.
