Penrith is a market town in the English county of Cumbria. It sits in the Eden Valley, and is only 5 kilometers outside of the Lake District National Park. With car rental from VIP Cars, you can explore the natural jewels that are the lakes and fells, as well as historic attractions and the charming town itself. You can see the old remains of the old Roman road that ran through the area. The main church in the town is the church of St Andrew’s, built in an interesting Grecian style. In the churchyard, you can see some ancient crosses and tombstones, including the remains of a Norse Cross from 920 A.D. The ruins of Penrith Castle are a popular visitor attraction. There are ancient henge sites, King Arthur’s Round Table and Mayburgh Henge. The clock tower and an assortment of wells around the town are also interesting places to see.