Bustling Penrith is one of the
oldest of the Lake District’s towns and lies close
to the beautiful Eden Valley. It used to be
Cumbria’s capital and its importance is reflected
in the remains of a 14th century castle, now owned
by English Heritage. Owen Caesarius, King of
Cumbria, is allegedly buried in the graveyard of
St. Andrew's Church.
William Wordsworth and his
sister Dorothy stayed in Devonshire Street,
Penrith, with their grandparents. There is a
plaque to him in the Robin Hood Inn.
Penrith Castle - Photo: