PENRITH - any recommendations for things to do?

[Y0rkshirelass]

We are going on a no-kids weekend to Penrith in August, can anyone recommend things to do/things to avoid? Any tips?
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Turn your back on the Lakes, which will be crowded in August and enjoy the Eden Valley.

theres a nice under ground shopping lace near penrith, cantt remember what its called

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auntymandy is it the Rheged centre?

I went there with dh last year- A short drive away theres a nice place called pooley bridge with a few pubs. Also ullswater steamers run on the lake at that time of year which take you to a little town called hoetown (think thats what its called!!). There's a large waterfall in the area which is lovey for a walk, if you like that sort of thing -sorry can't remember what that's called.

think so!
My friend lives near penrith.
We usualy spend the day by the lake! Followed by a drink in Pooly Bridge!

We're compiling a list of things to do so I'll make sure Pooley Bridge and Lowther Park are on it!
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aira force or something is the waterfall, GREAT place for a walk. Lunch in Pooley Bridge

aira force- Thats the name was totally bugging me!!!