Brampton Area Guide

Brampton is a market town nine miles east of Carlisle and two miles south of Hadrian’s Wall.

Surrounding the town is fabulous rolling countryside including Irthing Valley and Geltside leading to AONB North Pennines. Brampton boasts an array of beautiful properties within the town and surrounding villages. With its proximity to the A69 and on the Carlisle to Newcastle rail line, access to the North East is very easy.

With excellent primary and secondary schools, a bustling town centre with boutique shops, restaurants, pubs and a GP Surgery Brampton is firmly on the map as a desirable place to live. Contact our estate agents in Carlisle today, or pop into our Carlisle office to see how our local experts can best support your property search.

Brampton Town Centre

The Moot Hall stands pride of place in Brampton's market square and now homes the Tourist Information Centre. Brampton high street has an array of small independent shops, including a bakery, butchers, craft and gift shops. There are also a number of thriving pubs, restaurants and hotels.

Due to its proximity to Hadrian's Wall, Brampton has become a tourist hot spot for walkers.

Lanercost Priory and Tearooms

Situated within the World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall and next door to the 12th century Lanercost Priory the tearoom is fantastically placed for tourists all around the year.

This beautiful tearoom serves a delicious range of lunches, afternoon teas and their cakes are out of this world. There is even a dedicated cafe for dogs, 'Bark and Brew'.

The attached shop caters to a variety of tastes, selling handbags scarfs and home gifts.

There is even a Hadrian's Wall information centre, full of information about walks along the wall and areas of interest.

Talkin Tarn

Talkin Tarn Country Park lies nine miles east of Carlisle and two miles south of Brampton on the B6413 Castle Carrock road. There is a 65-acre lake set amid 120 acres of farmland and fairytale woodland. It is a popular place for a quiet stroll through the mature woodlands, enjoying the Pennine hills as a distant backdrop.

You can sail, windsurf, canoe or hire one of the wooden rowing boats. Fishing is also available at the Tarn. The shop hires mountain bikes and there are suggested routes taking you through beautiful countryside. There is a 1.3-mile path around the tarn which is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

Schools

Brampton has a range of nursery and primary schools within the town and in the surrounding rural villages.

William Howard secondary school serves the local community and is particularly proud of its sporting and musical programmes.