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The 8 Best Historic Sites in Penrith, England
Discover the best top things to do in Penrith, United Kingdom including Long Meg and her Daughters, Hutton in the Forest, Shap Abbey, Dalemain, Mayburgh Henge, Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, St Michael's Church Barton, Penrith - The Eden Millennium Monument.
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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. Hutton in the Forest
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By Stephen51 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
Even though we visited in October when the house was closed and the gardens past their best for the year, we had an amazing day at Hutton in the Forest. The location is gorgeous and the gardens, House and Dovecote beautiful. The house looked amazing from the outside so we are very much looking forward to visiting again when it is open so that we can see the inside too. So peaceful and beautifully landscaped it really is a must if you are in the area.
3. Shap Abbey
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By sueandfrank_11 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Magical place in a beautiful setting ,nice to just sit quietly and take in the scenery.There are information boards so you can get a good idea of the way it would have looked when the abotts lived there.
4. Dalemain
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
This medieval Tudor and early-Georgian mansion has been home to the Hasell family since 1679.
Reviewed By madfish2017 - Penrith, United Kingdom
This is a favourite family walk in the winter with a welcoming tea room in a lovely old house with lots of interesting history. It has an international marmalade festival each spring, which I haven’t been to, but we frequently treat ourselves throughout the year to a jar or two of marmalade ( free tasting available).
5. Mayburgh Henge
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By johnhouston2 - Knaresborough, United Kingdom
First the practicalities re finding the site. Drive through Eamont Bridge on the A6 and follow the signs onto the B5320 that immediately takes you past King Arthur’s Round Table (of course it is!) on the left hand side and the Eden Millennium Monument on the right. This is just before the road crosses the motorway, and the road to Mayburgh Henge is just to the right of the monument. Mayburgh Henge dates from the Neolithic period (3000 - 2000 BC) and encloses an area of over 0.6 hectares. To give you an idea of what it’s like, it is situated on the top of a hill, and the top circumference of the hill was built up using huge quantities of stone cobbles from the nearby river. When you stand on the lip of the perimeter, the space below almost seems like a shallow volcanic crater, and within this space is a lone standing stone, although there were originally more. There are many theories as to the purpose of such sites, and I certainly have neither the intellect nor the knowledge to add to such debate. All I do know is that to stand in such a place felt something like an honour. And while standing here it’s so easy to imagine a clear night sky, with stars spreading across the whole area like some celestial blanket, while hundreds of people from thousands of years ago marvelled at the sights above them and conducted whatever ceremonies or rites they felt compelled to do. The sheer shape and atmosphere of this special place almost makes you understand the longevity of human history, and I found the visit very moving.
6. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
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4.0 based on 247 reviews
Dalemain has been the home of the Hasell-McCosh Family for eleven generations. Here, visitors can discover and enjoy a fine mixture of Mediaeval, Tudor & early Georgian architecture and Award Winning Gardens, richly planted with unusual combinations of flowers and shrubs. Highlights include the Rose Walk, Ancient Apple Trees, Tudor Knot Garden, Blue Himalayan Poppies, Earth Sculpture and Stumpery. Home to the International Marmalade Festival. Homemade food served in the Mediaeval Hall Tearoom, Historic Parkland with the Dacre Walk, Gift Shop with Antiques,Plant Sales, Special Events throughout the year & Group Bookings. Free parking. HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award 2013.
Reviewed By ChrisM614 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
A thoroughly enjoyable visit to a Georgian Mansion and its gardens. The guided tour was excellent and the stories of the lives of the three families who have occupied the Mansion, along with the all who worked there was really interesting. One most interesting room still had its 300 year old Chinese wallpaper on! The extensive gardens are beautifully laid out and we'll have to go back to see the parts we didn't see. The cafe very comfortable and has a good varied menu.
7. St Michael's Church Barton
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
8. Penrith - The Eden Millennium Monument
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3.0 based on 7 reviews
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