Penrith on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Penrith is an important tourist destination and home base for exploring the surrounding scenic countryside.
The city has its roots in Roman times, when the Voreda military camp existed here. During the excavations, fragments of the old Roman road from Manchester to Carlisle were also found. From the 9th century on, Penrith was the capital of the independent kingdom of Cumbria, and then joined Scotland. The earliest surviving monuments are the ruins of the Normandy Brougham Castle and the 14th-century ruins of Penrith Castle standing in the city center.
Penrith Center has retained its medieval layout and many historic buildings, which today mainly house shops, guesthouses and restaurants. The 17th-century old school building houses the local museum, where you can see exhibitions related to the city's history, excavations carried out in the area and the nature of the Lake District.
Situated right on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Penrith is the perfect base for active tourism. In the park you can go hiking, canoeing and boating. Sightseeing cruises on lakes such as Ullswater are very popular, and the area is famous for its picturesque scenery.
