Penrith campsites
Penrith is a market town and civil parish in the county of Cumbria, England. Offering history with its now-ruined medieval castle, Penrith lies less than 3 miles outside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, making it also a haven for the outdoors. These Penrith campsites will put you right at the heart of the action. So why wait, book your trip today.
35 Penrith campsites
Penrith, Cumbria (6.7 miles)
4.73 /5
58 reviews
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Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!
Penrith, Cumbria (7.1 miles)
4.94 /5
25 reviews
96%
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Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria (9.3 miles)
4.84 /5
5 reviews
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Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!
Penrith, Cumbria (9.5 miles)
4.86 /5
32 reviews
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Tranquil and small campervan pitches with panoramic views of the Northern Fells and dog friendly.
Carlisle, Cumbria (10.2 miles)
4.81 /5
16 reviews
100%
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Picturesque camping and glamping on a working farm with fishing and waterside views. Nearby to the Lake District.
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Penrith, Cumbria (10.7 miles)
4.97 /5
6 reviews
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Ensuite glamping pod on a working farm with views and access to the Lake District Fells. Hampers available too!
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria (10.9 miles)
4.81 /5
67 reviews
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Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.
Carlisle, Cumbria (11 miles)
4.45 /5
51 reviews
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Peaceful camping and glamping in the Eden Valley. Wild swimming, stunning views and hot tubs too! Dog friendly.
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria (11 miles)
4.97 /5
37 reviews
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Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria (13.6 miles)
4.58 /5
43 reviews
91%
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A great base for the Lake District, offering pods and pitches for tents and tourers. Onsite pub and dog friendly.
Penrith, Cumbria (1.2 miles)
5 /5
4 reviews
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Pet-friendly glamping pods in an apple tree orchard on the edge of the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater.
Penrith, Cumbria (11.3 miles)
4.92 /5
29 reviews
90%
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Camping and glamping pods in the wildflower meadows on an organic farm. In Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes from Lakes.
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Penrith, Cumbria (0.7 miles)
A superb base to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley, a small, family-run caravan site close to Ullswater.
Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (2.3 miles)
Woodland, river fronted 5 star, family holiday park with lodges, caravans, tent and touring pitches and two pods.
Penrith, Cumbria (3.1 miles)
A small 12 pitch private site and a CAMC CL site, situated on a small farm near Penrith and the Lake District.
Laithes, Penrith, Cumbria (3.7 miles)
An immaculately kept CL site for Caravan Club members, in the peaceful surroundings of a stunning rural location.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (4.9 miles)
Dog friendly self-catering holidays just a stone's throw from England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater.
Penrith, Cumbria (5 miles)
Small, peaceful tent camping near the C2C route and in the heart of the Eden Valley, 20 mins from the Lakes.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (5.2 miles)
Dog friendly touring caravan and camping pitches in the Lake District, close to Ullswater and the Eden Valley.
Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria (5.6 miles)
A peaceful lakeside campsite on the shore of Ullswater right inside the stunning Lake District National Park.
Penrith, Cumbria (6.8 miles)
A family owned park, walking distance from Ullswater and its famous steamers. Family friendly with camping cabins.
Penrith, Cumbria (6.8 miles)
A family run, quiet touring park, set in the countryside well away from main roads, beside the North Pennines AONB.
Ullswater, Cumbria (7 miles)
An award winning, 5 star park overlooking Ullswater in the heart of the Lakes, for camping, glamping and touring.
Penrith, Cumbria (7.5 miles)
Flat grass site with some shade and beautiful fell views, with Lake District walking country on the doorstep.
Eden Valley, Penrith, Cumbria (7.7 miles)
Go glamping with a bedroom in the woods and Lake District views to die for.
Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria (7.8 miles)
Small family run site in the Eden Valley near Penrith. Pitches for caravans, touring pitches, tents and pods.
Penrith, Cumbria (9.2 miles)
Camping and glamping on a working farm with views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. Campfires and dogs welcome.
Shap, Cumbria (9.5 miles)
Friendly B&B and campsite on the edge of the Lake District near Ullswater, and on Wainwright's Coast to Coast.
Shap, Penrith, Cumbria (9.9 miles)
Camping pods and pitches at a village pub on the outskirts of the Lake District. Dog friendly and open year round.
Mungrisdale, Cumbria (10.1 miles)
Camping barn on a small farm at the foot of Souther Fell, just outside Mungrisdale and on the C2C cycle route.
Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria (10.8 miles)
Glamping pods at the foot of Blencathra and onsite camping barn for large groups. Pet friendly options available.
Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria (11.6 miles)
A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.
Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria (11.8 miles)
Luxury ensuite glamping pods, surrounded by natural beauty just 20 minutes drive from the Lake District.
Penrith, Cumbria (12.2 miles)
A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn.
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria (10.7 miles)
Tents and tourers welcome on a family and dog friendly site by the Pennine Way.
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Things to do in Penrith
Located in the town's historic Robinson's School, a building founded in 1670 as a girls' charity school you’ll find the Penrith and Eden Museum. This provides an informative insight into the natural and social history of the town and surrounding area and a great place to start when visiting. It houses a collection of material reflecting the history and culture of Penrith and the surrounding Eden District.
Exploring the remains of Penrith Castle is also a fun way to experience the history of the town in a tangible way. The striking sandstone remains of the ‘Castle of the Kings’ is situated in the pleasant surroundings of Castle Park, on the southern edge of Penrith. The Castle is accessed via a wooden footbridge that spans the Castle’s moat.
High above the town, on top of Beacon Hill, is Penrith Beacon, a monument built in 1719. You can walk up to the beacon, and from there get a magnificent view on a clear day across the Eden Valley to the hills of Lakeland.
Situated not far outside the town is Ullswater, the Lake District's second largest lake. Here visitors can enjoy fun activities such as kayaking, sailing and fishing, as well as great cruises on Ullswater Steamers. Ullswater Steamers offer the perfect opportunity to explore the area. Referred to as the 'Dark Lake' in Arthurian legend, it is believed monsters used to live beneath the dark waters of Ullswater! Set sail with the family on a voyage of discovery through the valley that holds the secrets of many amazing achievements.
The surrounding area is great for walks and sightseers should also not miss a trip to the beautiful Aira Force waterfall. Probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls, the main force falls 70 feet from below a stone footbridge. Aira Force provides a glimpse of a landscaped Victorian park with dramatic waterfalls, arboretum and rocks scenery. More than enough to satisfy the most adventurous family hikers but not too far off the main routes.
A great all-weather attraction has to be Crafty Monkeys, allowing children and adults to let loose and make their own pottery on the potter's wheel, paint ready made items like cups, piggy banks and monster trucks, make your own teddy bear or create a lovely mosaic. Also available are hand, foot or paw prints on pottery or in clay.
Set in the beautiful Eden Valley on the way to the Lake District you’ll find Abbott Lodge, a working dairy farm which produces over 30 flavours of homemade Jersey ice cream, of which at any time a whopping 16 types are available on site.
Fancy a swim, there’s a plethora of pools to choose from... the fantastic indoor Penrith Leisure Centre, Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool, Lazonby Swimming Pool, Greystoke and District Outdoor Pool and Shap Swimming Pool.
Happy Hooves Riding Centre and Eamont Competition Horses is a riding school with a delightful rural outlook over the river just outside of Penrith. Open six days a week they provide high quality riding lessons, an own a pony day, hacks out in the lovely countryside and the popular three hour Fell Ride.
At Rookin House near Penrith you can begin your outdoor adventure with a plethora of activities available. There's 4x4 off-road driving, archery, clay pigeon shooting and horse riding, plusamphibious vehicles are all on offer.
Not to be missed is Talkin Tarn Country Park is a whopping 165-acre site rich in fairy-tale like mature woodland and gentle meadows, all surrounding a glacial lake with the stunning Pennine Hills as a backdrop. Walks, orienteering and numeracy trails are just a few activities on offer. It's close to the historic market town of Brampton too, which is a lovely place for family exploration.
Also, nearby is the picturesque Lowther Castle and Gardens, while anyone interested in birds of prey should not miss a trip to the Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre. In addition, a visit to Long Meg & Her Daughters is a great opportunity to combine nature with a sense of history while exploring this Bronze Age stone circle. The beautiful historic house of Hutton-in-the-Forest and the intriguing Lacy's Caves are also well worth exploring too.