Penrith is a market town rich in history, with Penrith TIC housed alongside the Penrith and Eden Museum in the Old Robinson's School building dating back to 1670.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team are here to help you make the most of your visit and can provide you with all you need to know about where to stay, where to eat, things to do and how to get here. Come and see us while you are here and you won't miss a thing!
Contact us
Summer Opening Times:
|
Day |
Time |
| Monday to Saturday |
10am to 5pm |
| Sunday |
11am to 4pm |
Main Services
Quality Assured Accommodation and Booking
We are able to make bookings for Quality Assured accommodation on your behalf (10% booking deposit based on full stay applies.) So if time is short, or you have a particular requirement why not let us do the hard work for you. We also offer the National Book a Bed Ahead (BABA) service.
Comprehensive local, regional and national Information Service
We stock a range of guides, leaflets and information on Eden, including local town guides, walking and cycling leaflets, local bus/train timetables, maps and event and attraction information. We also have information on other areas of Cumbria, The Lake District and other UK holiday destinations.
OS Explorer and Landranger maps
We sell a large range of maps and are stockists of OS Explorer and Landranger covering the whole UK.
Tickets for Local and Regional Events
We sell a wide variety of local event tickets including tickets for the Theatre by the Lake at Keswick, Penrith Music Club concerts and Penrith Players productions.
We also stock National Theatre Tokens - the perfect gift, whatever the occasion.
Tickets now on sale:
19 May, Michael Roach (Blues Musician) at Penrith Playhouse
Tickets: £7.50.
23 - 26 May, An Evening with Gary Lineker at Penrith Playhouse
Tickets: Adults £8. Concessions £7. Students £4.50
8 - 10 June, Holker Hall Garden Festival
This year the Festival marks its 20th anniversary, with many brand new attractions, entertainment and exhibitors. It promises to be a feast for all the senses; bringing together the very best of gardening, countryside, food and crafts. Tickets: Adults £13. Seniors and Students £11.50
26 June, Henry V by Illyria Open Air Theatre Company at Hutton in the Forest, Penrith
Grounds open at 6pm for picnics. Please bring rugs or low backed seating. Tickets: Adults £9.50. Concessions £5.
23 August, A Midsummer Night's Dream at Nent Hall Hotel, Alston
Grounds open for picnics from 6.30pm. Please bring rugs or low backed seating. Tickets: Adults £13.50 Children and Students £9 Family £40
Tickets coming soon:
18th - 19th August, Hamlet - The Globe Theatre at Brougham Hall
What else does the TIC have to offer?
Wide range of guides, books and souvenirs on sale
A wide selection of local guides, DVD's, books and souvenirs are on sale in the TIC.
National Express and Eurolines Ticket Agency
We sell tickets to hundreds of exciting destinations served by National Express and Eurolines coaches. National Express have a number coach services that stop at Penrith, allowing easy travel to other parts of the UK and into Europe.
Other services
We supply RADAR national key scheme (NKS) keys for accessible toilets. This national system offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets around the country. Disabled toilets are available in Bluebell Lane, Castle Park and Sandgate.
Access to Tourist Information Centre: Level access to information desk.
Useful Links
A useful town map with further information on Car and Coach Parking in Penrith, is available, plus more details of the disc parking scheme which operates in the town. Parking discs are available from the TIC and local shops.
