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Quite close to the Lake District national park is the market town of Penrith. This town is thought to be named after the red hill that is quite close to town. It is the local red sandstone that makes the hill appears red. There is still a part of an old roman road nearby as the Romans did travel extensively in this area.

Penrith is separated into several different sections and the area that is located to the west of the railways is called Castletown. There are several industrial estates in this section such as the Myers Industrial Estate as well as the Gilwilly Industrial estate.

When the railway was put in this part of town housed the workers though all of those homes have since been changed into housing developments. The area of town to the north that contains Voreda Park as well as the Anchor housing estate is called Townhead. This part of town was where the ancient town was originally located.

When walking through town you will notice that there are an unusually large amount of wells and there are many well dressing ceremonies held, particularly in May. There is a very large cave towards the south east end of town called the giant’s cave. This was carved out from the local rivers.

Many people come to Penrith specifically for the specialty shopping that can be found. There are many stores that specialize in gourmet food, plenty of different ale pubs, a lot of different exquisite markets and a lot of unique clothing stores. If you are trying to find an unusual or unique gift then you should do some shopping in Penrith. Penrith is quite easy to reach form London.

A great historic landmark to visit is Brougham castle. This castle was built during the 13th century at a strategic spot that once contained a roman fort. There are still a large part of the castle still standing which include the double gatehouse and the main keep. The castle was of great strategic importance and was able to defend the town against many invaders.

The outside of the Dalemain House was designed in the Georgian style but there are many interior rooms in the Tudor style and others from the medieval period. This house has had occupants since the Saxons invaded and also has a Pele tower. The gardens are quite extensive. This house has not been altered since the 1700s when the last two wings were built. It is a great place to see the styles of several different eras.

The town Hexham is in the North East of England and can be found from the road A69 or by the central railway station. It is an attractive old town aside the River Tyne with a market. There are old houses around the market square, near the abbey, including the Moot Hall and the fourteenth century Manor Office, which used to be the town gaol.
Horse racing can be found nearby at Hexham racetrack. It is good as a centre for Hadrians Wall modern day explorers.
It was originally the country town of the former county of Hexhamshire. The name of Hexham came from Anglo Saxon. Like many towns in its area suffered from the border wars with the Scots. For example an attack from William Wallace who burnt down the town in 1297. In 1312 Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, demanded and received two thousand pounds from the town and monastery in order for them to be spared a similar fate. In 1715 the rebellion was unsuccessful and the Earl was captured and beheaded after the battle of Preston.
The Abbey was first built six hundred and forty eight by St Wilfrid. A crypt remains, and incorporates many stones taken from nearby Roman ruins. The current Hexham Abbey dates largely from the eleventh century onward, but was significantly rebuilt in the nineteenth century.
The newly refurbished Old Gaol 1330AD, allows access to everyone. You can the glass lift down to the dungeon, explore the history of the prison. Meet the gaoler and Sir Robert Carey, warden.
Hexham racecourse is situated in breathtaking country just outside of Hexham. It has meetings throughout the year and has excellent facilities for a family day out. It also has a caravan and camping site for visitors wishing to stay longer. An ideal picnic area and nearby for shopping in Hadrians Wall can be found just north on the B6318 off the A6079.
Picturesque country course, lovely day out for all the family and easily accessible from Newcastle, Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.
The local newspaper serving Hexham and Tynedale since 1864 is called the Hexham Courant. It was first launched by J. Catherall and at that time espoused the Liberal cause. In 1977, CN Group had taken over the business and has since continued to grow. Hexham has a town website called Hexham Net managed by the Hexham Courant. It was first launched in October 2003 and continues to serve both the local community as well as to visiting tourists to the Tynedale area.

Quite close to the Lake District national park is the market town of Penrith. This town is thought to be named after the red hill that is quite close to town. It is the local red sandstone that makes the hill appears red. There is still a part of an old roman road nearby as the Romans did travel extensively in this area.Penrith is separated into several different sections and the area that is located to the west of the railways is called Castletown. There are several industrial estates in this section such as the Myers Industrial Estate as well as the Gilwilly Industrial estate.When the railway was put in this part of town housed the workers though all of those homes have since been changed into housing developments. The area of town to the north that contains Voreda Park as well as the Anchor housing estate is called Townhead. This part of town was where the ancient town was originally located.When walking through town you will notice that there are an unusually large amount of wells and there are many well dressing ceremonies held, particularly in May. There is a very large cave towards the south east end of town called the giant’s cave. This was carved out from the local rivers.Many people come to Penrith specifically for the specialty shopping that can be found. There are many stores that specialize in gourmet food, plenty of different ale pubs, a lot of different exquisite markets and a lot of unique clothing stores. If you are trying to find an unusual or unique gift then you should do some shopping in Penrith. Penrith is quite easy to reach form London.A great historic landmark to visit is Brougham castle. This castle was built during the 13th century at a strategic spot that once contained a roman fort. There are still a large part of the castle still standing which include the double gatehouse and the main keep. The castle was of great strategic importance and was able to defend the town against many invaders.The outside of the Dalemain House was designed in the Georgian style but there are many interior rooms in the Tudor style and others from the medieval period. This house has had occupants since the Saxons invaded and also has a Pele tower. The gardens are quite extensive. This house has not been altered since the 1700s when the last two wings were built. It is a great place to see the styles of several different eras.