Accessible Penrith was part of our original BID where we focused on improving access and convenience through car parking and public transport. Consultations with businesses in the town centre identified the need for this as the second highest priority for a renewed BID in 2017 (69% high priority).
1. Car parking initiative promoting smarter car parking and transport choices by working with the supermarkets and local authorities to improve customers’ overall experience of visiting the town centre.
2. Public transport promotion to encourage more visits to the town centre using local bus services and, where appropriate, connections with rail services.
As part of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine (NTP) project, the current speed limit area will be extended and average speed cameras installed on the A66 between M6 junction 40 and Temple Sowerby. This is being brought forward in response to …
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Penrith is easily accessible by car from the M6 at Junction 40 and the A66. There is a one-way system around the town centre and on Southend Road near New Squares. We’ve a range of parking options in the heart of town. There are car parks at most supermarkets, pay-and-display car parks and short-stay on-street parking in our disc zones where you can park free of charge on the street with a parking disc. These zones are marked with road-side signs. There are no limits before 8am and after 6pm.
You have a few minutes to obtain a free clock disc from a nearby shop. The town centre is within easy walking distance of most car parks. There is also a resident’s parking-permit scheme.
A Blue Badge Scheme operates for those with severe mobility problems. Eden Shop-mobility provides battery powered scooters and manual wheelchairs to help people of all ages who have limited mobility to do their shopping.
Clint Mill, Corn Market,
Penrith. CA11 7HW
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