Penrith
University of Cumbria at Newton Rigg
Penrith CA11 0AH
Tel: 01768 893400
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Campus Directions
Penrith
By road
From the north and south leave the M6 at junction 40, and take the exit signposted A592 Penrith (Ullswater Road). At the mini roundabout (garage on your right), take the first exit left (following signs for Newton Rigg) through an industrial estate to the T-junction. Turn left onto the B5288 (Greystoke Road), crossing over the M6, then take the first right onto Newton Road. The campus is approximately half a mile along on the right hand side.
By rail
Penrith is on the main west coast rail line. There is a further choice of cross-national routes, which call at Carlisle, 22 miles away, and have frequent rail connections to Penrith. It is a five minute taxi ride from the station to the campus.
Walking from the train station
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Head north on Ullswater Rd/A592
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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cromwell Rd/A592
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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Mill St/B5288
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Turn left onto Norfolk Rd/B5288
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Turn right to stay on Norfolk Rd/B5288
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Continue to follow B5288
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Turn right onto Newton Rd
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Turn right
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Turn right
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Destination will be on the left
Admissions
General Admissions enquiries line: Tel 0845 6061144
Student Information Point
Location: Ground floor Grizedale Building
Tel: 01768 893524
Email: sipnewtonrigg@cumbria.ac.uk
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 9:00 – 16:00
Library and learning facilities
Information about the opening times and facilities can be found on the Library and learning web pages.
Cafes, dining rooms, bars and snack bars
Opening times are for term time. More details of facilities and catering options see our campus facilities information.
Halls of Residence
The Village
The Drive
Childcare
The Newton Rigg Early Years Centre provides day nursery care for babies and children aged from 3 months to 7 years.
Contact details:
Early Years Centre
Penrith Campus
Newton Rigg
Penrith
Cumbria CA11 0AH
Tel: 01768 893634