Think of Cumbria and the stunning landscape of the Lake District immediately springs to mind. Yet there are dozens of hidden gems in the area which are often overlooked by visitors and offer an alternative to the tourist hotspots in the national park.
One of these is the historic market town of Penrith, which lies between the Lake District and the North Pennines on the edge of the Eden Valley. The town has been named on The Sunday Times’ list of the Best Places to Live in 2023.
But you don’t have to move there to appreciate everything the town has to offer. At just an hour and 40 minutes away from Manchester by train, Penrith is an ideal destination for a day trip or weekend away.
