Penrith Castle, Cumbria

Penrith Castle was built between 1399 and 1470 as a defence against Scottish raids. It is believed to have been first built by William Strickland who later become Bishop of Carlisle.

The Castle was later renovated and extended by the Neville family and later passed into the hands of the Crown. It is believed that it was the sometime residence of King Richard III when he was Duke of Gloucester and Lord Warden of the Marches Toward Scotland.

Penrith Castle remained part of the Crown Estate until the reign of William III who gave it to his friend Hans Willem Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland. The castle eventually passed from the Earls and Dukes of Portland to the Dukes of Devonshire and eventually it was sold to the Lancaster & Carlisle Railway Company who built Penrith railway station which is sited opposite the castle.

Opening Times

Open Daily
01 April - 31 October 7:30 - 21:00
01 November 2011 - 31 March 7:30 - 16:30

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Admission is free.

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