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Penrith is certainly not short of attractions to enjoy, from the central Penrith Castle, to the numerous specialist shops and pubs, and Penrith hosts an annual internationally renowned Blues Festival.
Penrith Tourist Information Centre, Entertainment & Attractions
The Penrith Museum and Tourist Information Centre is a charming Elizabethan building which was altered in 1670, and served as a school until the early 1970s. The building has been recently refurbished and now is a fascinating museum which explores particularly the history, geology and archaeology of the Penrith area, with lots of photography and reflections on social history. Exhibits are varied and include some Roman pottery from the Roman Fort near Plumpton, and 'cup and ring' stones from Maughanby.
There are displays and information relating to Lady Anne Clifford, who was a bit of a character and inherited Brougham Castle in 1643. A temporary exhibition gallery features changing exhibitions of local interest. Check out also Beckstones Art Gallery, a fine art gallery well worth a look, with subject focus mainly Still Life, Wild Life, Landscapes, floral, Industrial and Figurative. It's a chance to see some excellent contemporary artist's work, together in once space.
Penrith has become rather renowned for it's live music, particularly blues. A real central point for this is the Penrith Players Theatre, which plays regular host to some of the best national and international blues artists. Check out the websites below for new season details. The Theatre itself puts on some superb plays and musicals, with plenty of musicals and superb classic drama including 'South Pacific', 'The Importance of Being Earnest', and Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men'.
Penrith Tourist Information Centre, Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7PT Tel: +44 (0)1768 867466, Fax: +44 (0)1768 891754. Penrith Players Theatre, The Playhouse, Auction Mart Lane, Penrith CA11 7JG Tel: 01768 865557
