Great Strickland
The charming village of Great Strickland lies in the Eden Valley between the breathtaking Cumbrian Fells in the West and the Pennines in the East sitting in pasture farming land on the east side of the river Leith. Only five miles south from the market town of Penrith and eight miles from Ullswater, Great Strickland is ideally located if you are searching for a dream holiday in the Lake District.
Ullswater
Great Strickland is only eight miles from Ullswater which is arguably the most beautiful lake in England. Ullswater is England’s second largest lake which boasts a number of activities and watersports to suit everyone’s tastes from sailing, kayaking, fishing trips and plenty more. Ullswater is popular for its incredible walking with nearby fells including Helvellyn which are suitable for a variety of walks from short amble to challenging hill walking. You will also find activities including cycling, rock climbing, horse riding and plenty more to keep everyone busy.
The surrounding areas of Ullswater also offer plenty to see and do. Towns and villages including Glenridding, Patterdale, Pooley Bridge, Shap, Watermillock and Howtown all have their own individual charm and character offering local shops, facilities and delicious places to eat and drink.
Penrith
The bustling market town of Penrith is popular with both tourists and locals in the Lake District. Famous for its array of specialist shops such as James & John & John Graham’s delicatessen dating back from 1793, Penrith is a shopping haven for those wanting a unique shopping experience.
The olde worlde pubs and inns also bring visitors in from far and wide searching for fine real ale, and with Penrith being close to Jennings Brewery in Cockermouth you will find many of the pubs serve this local bitter. All with their own charm, many of them offer live music and fantastic pub grub.
The imposing ruins of Penrith Castle are completely open to the public. In 1399 William Strickland, later to become Bishop of Carlisle and Archbishop of Canterbury built a stone wall to Pele Tower, which was then improved and extended over the next 70 years, becoming a royal fortress for Richard, Duke of Gloucester before he became King Richard III in 1483. The current ruins of Penrith Castle date from this time and are a hugely popular tourist attraction in the Lake District. The striking sandstone remains of the ‘Castle of the Kings’ is situated in the pleasant surrounding of Castle Park, on the southern edge of Penrith.
Experience the busy Farmers Market in Penrith every 3rd Tuesday of each month in the main Market Square area where you will find high quality local fresh food.
