Penrith is the newest town in a long list of locations on The Discover App, a resource for locals and visitors alike.

The app has been commissioned by Penrith Business Improvement District and the town council to encourage locals and visitors to discover the hidden gems in the Cumbrian town.

The free app prides itself on helping users find new places to shop and eat as well as everything to do on their doorstep – at the touch of a screen.

The Discover App is free to download on all smartphones and promises to help people get the most out of Penrith whether they are visiting or rediscovering their hometown, while taking into account each user's individual preferences.

A Penrith BID spokesman said: "Penrith BID is delighted to have been working with the Discover App to bring Discover to Penrith. This new app will showcase all our lovely shops, cafes and businesses to visitors and locals alike.

"Penrith is sometimes overlooked on the way to the Lake District, but it is full of lovely independent shops, cafes and restaurants and we want to encourage people passing through to stop and explore."