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Penrith Tourist Information Centre

Penrith Tourist Information Centre

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Robinson's School, Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PT

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Gateway Tourist Information Centre providing an extensive range of information and services to people visiting Penrith, The Eden Valley and the surrounding region. Official agents for and National Express. Stockists of OS Maps covering the UK. Wide range of guide books available.

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* We are now open throughout the year 6 days a week 10am-4pm Mon-Sat (closed Sundays). We are also closed over Christmas and New Year.

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Road Directions

From M6 jct 40, take Penrith exit A592 and follow road past North Lakes Hotel, railway station and Morrisons. Continue to follow main road down hill and enter Penrith town centre. Having passed over a zebra crossing, the TIC is immediately located on the left-hand side.

Accessible by Public Transport: Penrith station is 1 mile away.

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