Title: Clifton Travel Guide: Best of Clifton, Penrith Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Hotels.d553248635149750096.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149750096.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Clifton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Clifton.d553248635149750096.Car-Hire-Guide)[Clifton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Clifton.d553248635149750096.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Clifton Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Clifton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/a465304f-e2ed-48ec-af1b-ecf2982007f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/a465304f-e2ed-48ec-af1b-ecf2982007f7.jpg) by [Bob Jenkins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3877) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Clifton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451930/ab27b9fb-2af0-48e8-bb6e-a446bef85ecf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451930/ab27b9fb-2af0-48e8-bb6e-a446bef85ecf.jpg) by [John Holmes](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3430) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Clifton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/e558c1a4-0e9b-430a-b75f-6aac01163b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/e558c1a4-0e9b-430a-b75f-6aac01163b08.jpg) by [Bob Jenkins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3877) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Clifton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/689498e1-0370-439c-afc2-e2d3cfc12a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/689498e1-0370-439c-afc2-e2d3cfc12a73.jpg) by [David Brown](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9573) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Clifton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/01b7223f-81bb-4a47-983b-059d436d65b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149750096/01b7223f-81bb-4a47-983b-059d436d65b2.jpg) by [Malcolm Street](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2225) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Clifton Things to do - Top hotels in Clifton - Top Holiday Rentals in Clifton ![Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20900/20825/40996591_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa Lake Road Ambleside England £242 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (894 reviews) Underwhelming. This is a very ordinary hotel, despite the hot tubs, pool and spa. The decor is vile, all dull browns with turquoise. In the “Troutbeck” room there is a nasty trip hazard into the bathroom. A stubbed toe was annoying but a cracked skull would have been more so. Tip: if it’s not fixed ... Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=20825&PinnedHotelID=20825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149750096) ![North Lakes Hotel And Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894800/894703/65f2dd92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Lakes Hotel And Spa Ullswater Road Penrith England £111 26 Apr - 27 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews) Fantastic hotel. Room really spacious with very comfortable bed. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=894703&PinnedHotelID=894703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149750096) ![The Daffodil Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24108/550dc5c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Daffodil Hotel Keswick Road Ambleside England £172 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews) Lovely polite friendly staff. spotless spacious room with a pretty view & lovely little touches throughout the hotel. Free onsite parking, Spa was a real treat - open til 8pm which is fab after a day of exploring. Only negative was the coffee at breakfast was very weak but coffee machine was ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=24108&PinnedHotelID=24108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149750096) [See all 4,234 properties in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635149750096) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Halston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35130000/35127300/35127212/aa19f5b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Halston 20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Hotels-The-Halston.h35127212.Hotel-Information) ![Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71604700/71604647/2be5719c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District Troutbeck England Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews) Amazing mountain views. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Hotels-Character-Cottage-With-Fabulous-Mountain-Views-In-The-North-Lakes-District.h71604647.Hotel-Information) ![Kotel Windermere](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38330000/38322500/38322434/bdd50289_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kotel Windermere Lake road Windermere England Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews) Great location from the shops/restaurants and Lake Windermere. Excellent communication and hotel was very clean. Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Kotel.h38322434.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149750096&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Clifton hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750096&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750096&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750096&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750096&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750096&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149750096&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Ullswater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11377/07d5acc9-4d09-426b-b1ed-a8a5a1afe5b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ullswater Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ullswater-Penrith.d11377.Attraction) ![Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229550/86fde473-5e27-4ccf-9da9-4e7621a1f4bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lowther Castle and Gardens You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lowther-Castle-And-Gardens-Penrith.d6229550.Attraction) ![Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/abb61093-db85-4199-af96-ad5547f5d9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penrith Castle Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Castle-Penrith.d6088047.Attraction) ![Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/ad4df373-e5c3-4852-896f-012cb2687cf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aira Force Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aira-Force-Penrith.d6088029.Attraction) ![Knocker on door with sanctuary ring](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451928/392407ac-f956-45c7-bef7-ca231bf27b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brougham Hall You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brougham-Hall-Penrith.d553248621561944044.Attraction) ![A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/dd4a3e77-4ec2-4f43-8f1d-b053bfc8cf08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dalemain Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dalemain-Country-Park-Penrith.d625040961573974016.Attraction) ### Things to do ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2931592/60e7a6a2-35a7-4eb5-90e1-2ad867ccdc1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip-tour.a2931592.activity-details) ![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip £59 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manchester-lake-district-adventure-sightseeing-day-trip.a1997150.activity-details) ![Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44787663/92bb468a-b89f-4b91-b464-e6ff03638a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour £75 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-district-beatrix-potter-half-day-tour.a44787663.activity-details) ![Literary Lake District Visit with Interactive Travel Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48700128/2fa3be91-099b-4bf1-a7de-382426367148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake District Road Trip Guidebook-Windermere, Langdale & Wasdale £13 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-district-road-trip-guidebook-windermere.a48700128.activity-details) ![Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50514891/8d10128f-b8c7-4790-a0e5-387cef33fdf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penrith-lowther-castle-gardens-entry-ticket.a50514891.activity-details) ![Canoe River Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2578201/de5451bc-0fcf-444c-8f3d-fa554dfc40e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canoe River Trip £90 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canoe-river-trip.a2578201.activity-details) [See all activities in Clifton](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Clifton.d553248635149750096.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Clifton ![Penrith](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/abb61093-db85-4199-af96-ad5547f5d9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Penrith ![Askham Bridge and St Peter's Church, Askham, Cumbria, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012473/6ba3f5a9-bc1c-4d1d-a67d-09cbc11e88c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Askham ![Eamont Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000451928/392407ac-f956-45c7-bef7-ca231bf27b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Eamont Bridge ![Sockbridge and Tirril](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622849350693/44458337-2418-4571-9c64-171bdaaeb10d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Bob Jenkins](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3877) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Sockbridge and Tirril - Cities near Clifton - Places of interest [Penrith](https://expedia.co.uk/Penrith.dx5654)[Great Strickland](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Strickland.dx3000011305)[Askham](https://expedia.co.uk/Askham.dx3000012473)[Yanwath](https://expedia.co.uk/Yanwath.dx3000443958)[Eamont Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Eamont-Bridge.dx3000451930)[Sockbridge and Tirril](https://expedia.co.uk/Sockbridge-And-Tirril.dx553248622849350693) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Attraction) - [Lake Windermere ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Windermere-England.d553248621563222832.Attraction) - [Ullswater ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ullswater-Penrith.d11377.Attraction) - [Derwentwater ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derwentwater-Keswick.d6088013.Attraction) - [Lodore Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lodore-Falls-Keswick.d553248621533024783.Attraction) - [Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brockhole-The-Lake-District-Visitor-Centre-Windermere.d6087971.Attraction) - [Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grasmere-Lake-Rydal-Water-Ambleside.d553248621533024741.Attraction) - [Catbells Lakeland Walk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Catbells-Lakeland-Walk-Keswick.d553248621532493355.Attraction) - [Lowther Castle and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lowther-Castle-And-Gardens-Penrith.d6229550.Attraction) - [Ambleside Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ambleside-Pier-Ambleside.d553248635171373525.Attraction) - [Rydal Mount ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rydal-Mount-Ambleside.d6087985.Attraction) - [Dove Cottage ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dove-Cottage-Ambleside.d6087983.Attraction) - [Carlisle Racecourse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Carlisle-Racecourse-Carlisle.d553248621561943395.Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Attraction) - [Whinfell Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Whinfell-Forest-Penrith.d553248621563222947.Attraction) - [Bassenthwaite Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bassenthwaite-Lake-England.d553248634855573825.Attraction) - [Theatre By The Lake ](https://expedia.co.uk/Theatre-By-The-Lake-Keswick.d553248635125893470.Attraction) - [Whinlatter Forest Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Whinlatter-Forest-Park-England.d553248621533021011.Attraction) - [Derwent Pencil Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Derwent-Pencil-Museum-Keswick.d6088007.Attraction) - [Hellvellyn ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hellvellyn-Keswick.d6088031.Attraction) - [Penrith Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Penrith-Castle-Penrith.d6088047.Attraction) - [Aira Force ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aira-Force-Penrith.d6088029.Attraction) - [Skiddaw ](https://expedia.co.uk/Skiddaw-Keswick.d650079582103117824.Attraction) - [Wray Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wray-Castle-Ambleside.d553248621561943138.Attraction) - [Castlerigg Stone Circle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Castlerigg-Stone-Circle-Keswick.d6088011.Attraction) - [Brougham Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Brougham-Hall-Penrith.d553248621561944044.Attraction) - [Lyth Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyth-Valley-Kendal.d6361127.Attraction) - [Blencathra ](https://expedia.co.uk/Blencathra-Keswick.d650079423671312384.Attraction) - [Grasmere Garden Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grasmere-Garden-Village-Ambleside.d6276051.Attraction) - [Rheged ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rheged-Penrith.d6088051.Attraction) - [Magic Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Magic-Castle-Carlisle.d553248621555971509.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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