New signs and boards will be installed across Penrith town centre in the coming weeks.
The Penrith Town Council project, funded by the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, will replace and refresh outdated town centre fingerposts and
visitor information totem panels, some of which are damaged, broken or missing panels.
The £125,000 scheme, which includes a 10-year maintenance contract with Trueform, aims to help people move more easily around Penrith, connect key heritage and cultural sites, and improve links between the town centre, green spaces and recreational areas.
Penrith Town Council commissioned a strategy to inform the project and support a more consistent approach to visitor movement across the town.
The strategy identified primary and secondary pedestrian routes, helping the scheme guide people more clearly between key arrival points, shopping areas,
heritage sites and public spaces.
Features at the top of the new signs will include outlines of Penrith Beacon, the Musgrave Monument and Penrith Castle.
identity.
Val Bowen, Penrith Town Council chair and mayor, said: “This investment is a significant step forward for Penrith.
“Clear, accessible, and attractive signage is essential for making our town welcoming and easier to explore. Whether you’re shopping locally, exploring our beautiful market town ordiscovering our heritage, this upgrade will make a real difference.
“The new signage will include updated directional signs, walking route maps, and interpretation boards highlighting Penrith’s rich history, culture, and local
landmarks.
“The improvements will align with Penrith’s broader town centre revitalisation goals, aiming to strengthen the local economy and enhance community pride.
“We want these signs to reflect the spirit of Penrith – informative, welcoming, and proud of our heritage.”
Alongside the physical signs, the scheme will introduce new stories about Penrith through interpretation panels, a new digital trail and a historic Penrith Through Time
video, helping people visualise how the town has changed and developed over time.
The project has been developed with input from community groups, residents and partners, and forms part of a wider package of heritage and cultural improvements supported through the Borderlands Growth Deal.
