About the park
Penrith Castle Park takes its name from Penrith Castle, which is a prominent feature of the park. It was built as an addition to the original Pele tower. This was over a 70 year period from 1399.
It became a Royal fortress for Richard, Duke of Gloucester. English Heritage maintain Penrith castle and moat area. Find out about the history of Penrith Castle on English Heritage's website.
War memorials
Other prominent features of the park are its war memorials. The War Memorial Gateway opened in 1923, is the main entrance to the park and is opposite Penrith Railway Station. And the Black Angel Memorial, which is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Boer War. It was moved to the park from Corney Square, Penrith, in 1964. This was because of concerns that it was being damaged by traffic pollution.
Castle park gardens
The park is attractively laid out with annual flower beds, mature trees and grassed areas. It is ideal for a stroll or a picnic. Dogs are allowed in Castle Park as long as they are kept on a lead.
Facilities and features
- playground
- putting green and obstacle golf
- tennis courts
- bowling green
- toilets
- cafe
- bandstand
The obstacle golf course, putting green and bowls facilities are open April through September. Hire charges include golf clubs for use on the putting green, obstacle golf course, and bowls for use on the bowling green.
The tennis courts are open all year round from 7am - 10pm. Tennis equipment will be available to hire in 2024.
Charges
- Tennis: Court hire is £6 per court, per hour. Floodlighting is an additional £2 per hour. Book online at: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/PenrithCastlePark
- Putting: Adult £2.10 and Juniors £1 an hour.
- Obstacle golf: Adult £2.10 and Juniors £2.10 per hour.
- Bowls: £2.60 per person.
Please pay for putting, obstacle golf and bowls at the games hut, which is open from 10am - 7pm, 7 days a week from April through September. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to take card payments. Cash only.
Parking
Parking and disabled parking is available outside the Castle Park on Ullswater Road near to the War Memorial gateway.
Park events
We welcome enquiries from organisations and individuals wishing to hold events in its parks. Events held to date include:
- open-air church services
- tennis tournaments
- county bowls competitions
- live music performances
- theatre productions
- sponsored toddles
- school visits
Report a problem
To tell us about a problem with this playground please email contracts@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Public Space Protection Orders
Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) help us to deal with problems like dog fouling, or anti-social behaviour that might be causing a problem in a particular place.
This park may fall within one of these areas. Find where there are PSPOs in place and what we can do to enforce them on your local PSPO pages.
Penrith Castle Park
Penrith
CA11 7JQ
United Kingdom