Rheged Centre

Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

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The Rheged centre opened in 2000 and is part of Westmorland, a local family business which has grown out of our farm at Tebay. It was designed to celebrate Cumbria and we strive to showcase its excellent food producers, craftspeople, landscape and heritage.

Rheged is a surprising building of architectural merit, and well worth a visit in its own right. Housed under a unique grass roof, the centre is open every day from 10am – 5.30pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day.

– Superb location just off the M6 (J40), Cumbria
– 450 free car parking spaces
– Use of theatre and auditorium for speakers, demonstrations and audio visual presentations
– Use of two large conference rooms for associated activities
– Marshalling available for vehicles during set up/break down
– Multiple visitor access points
– Excellent disabled facilities
– On-site catering, public cafÃ©s, restaurant, specialist shops, payphones, cash machine, bar and 24 hour forecourt
– 588m2 of space (Hall 1: 360.5m2 Hall 2: 2.228m2)
– Loading Door Dimensions: 2.3m wide x 2.5m high, at ground levelallowing vehicular access to Hall 2
– Multiple electric power points
– Halogen lighting
– WiFi / broadband connection available
– 3 adjacent syndicate rooms

Being different is what we do best and we hope you will find our ideas a refreshing change from the norm. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, we promise to do our best to make it happen and turn your dreams into reality.

We want your wedding day to be just the way you have imagined it and while our team of staff will be as excited about the big day as you, we promise to take care of even the smallest detail. We guarantee the support of our wedding co-ordinator who will offer as much or as little advice as you need.

If you’re looking for something a little bit different then Rheged is the place for you. This intriguing venue has breathtaking internal architecture with stunning water features and an abundance of natural daylight. Located in the Eden Valley at the Gateway to the North Lakes, Rheged is just a stone’s throw from Ullswater.

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Room Information

Rheged Centre has 6 rooms. The largest, Auditorium, holds up to 256 guests seated.

Auditorium256 seated
The Theatre220 seated
The Pennine Gallery200 seated200 standing
The Ullswater Room70 seated70 standing
The Westmorland Room20 seated20 standing
Syndicate Rooms 1, 2 & 320 seated

Travel Information

Nearest Train Station
Penrith North Lakes (about 1.3 miles away)

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Getting to Rheged Centre by public transport

In Penrith, Cumbria, Rheged Centre is about 1.3 miles from Penrith North Lakes (train).

Getting to Rheged Centre by car

For sat nav, use the postcode CA11 0DQ.

Getting to Rheged Centre by air

The nearest major airports are Newcastle (about 51 miles away) and Teesside International (about 55 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

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