Penrith & Eden Musuem

No. 886 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 272 for history, No. 26 for rainy day. Culture, 18.5 km from Glenridding, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A museum in Penrith covering the town and the surrounding Eden area.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Opening hours
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Website
eden.gov.uk/leisure-culture-and-events/penrith-and-eden-museumOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Phone
+44 1768 817817OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.64 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Askham HallGrade I listed, 15 km from GlenriddingHistory and heritage
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Thacka LeaStay, 19 km from Glenridding, just outside the parkCamping

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