The Rheged Centre is a distinctive arts, culture and visitor centre near Penrith, on the edge of the Lake District. Built into a former limestone quarry, it hosts exhibitions, films, talks, workshops and special events throughout the year, alongside independent shops, cafés and creative spaces. Its location close to the M6 makes Rheged a popular and easily accessible venue for visitors exploring Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Weather forecast
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13/09/26
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13/09/26
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14/09/26
14° 4%
Weather forecast for Penrith (1.7 miles away) updated 13/09/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Rheged Discovery Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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Find more dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
CalendarForthcoming events
Below is a list of events at Rheged Discovery Centre. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.
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