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Below is a list of Attractions in and around
Brampton with Websites, Photos, Phone Numbers,
Information and links to Maps and Reviews.
The Brampton Attractions are listed by closest to
Brampton.
Click on the Postcodes for Maps and Reviews.
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Brampton Moot Hall
Brampton Moot Hall is in the town centre on the
Market Place. This octagonal building was built in
1817. It now houses the Tourist Information Centre.
There is normally a Farmers Market here on Saturday.
Phone: 0169 773 433.
Map/Reviews CA8 1 .
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Brampton Prince Charles
House
Prince Charles House in Brampton is a building now
used as a shop on 24 High Cross Street, next to the
Market Square. This is the building the Jacobite
Prince Charles stayed at when he led his army into
England in 1745. There is a plaque on the wall giving
information.
Map/CA8 1RP
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Brampton Capon Tree
The Capon Tree Monument stands where a famous Oak
Tree once stood, on the southeast side of Brampton on
Capon Tree Road. Six Jacobite Soldiers were hung from
this tree in 1746. There has been a new oak tree
planted by the monument.
Map / CA8 1QW
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Brampton Old Church
Brampton Old Church is about 1 mile west of Brampton
centre on Old Church Lane, by Old Church Farm. The
Old Church was built on the site of a Roman Fort in
the 1100s, said to be constructed with stone from
Hadrian's Wall and buildings.
Wiki . Map/Reviews CA8
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Talkin Tarn Country
Park
Talkin Tarn Country Park is situated about one and a
half miles south of Brampton. The 65 acre lake is in
120 acres of farmland and woodland, popular for
sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, fishing, hire a
wooden rowing boat, and with a pupular licenced
cafe.
RS Page
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Lanercost Priory
Lanercost Priory is two and a half miles northeast of
Brambton, close to the start of Hadrian's Wall. The
earliest parts of the priory are dated from the
1100s, some parts can be visited free, others for a
fee. There is a popular cafe at the priory and many
walking, biking trails. Phone number Tel: 0370 333
1181.
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Birdoswald Roman Fort &
Hadrian's Wall
7 miles east of Brampton, 4 miles past Lanercost
Priory. Birdoswald is the closest Roman Fort to
Bramptom, with one of the best preserved sections of
Hadrian's Wall, a good section to walk. Visit the
wall free, museum & fort has an entry fee.
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Solway Aviation Museum
4 miles west of Brampton at Carlisle Airport. A good
collection of aircraft and displays with the top
British aircraft from the beginning of the jet age.
Normally open Friday to Sunday & holidays. Tel:
01228 573 823.
RS Page . Website . CA6 4NW
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Walby Farm Park
6 miles west of Brampton with farm animals, kids JCB
digger, electric quads, mini land rovers, go carts
and many more events. Tel: 01228 573 056.
Website . Map/Reviews CA6
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A World In Minature Museum &
Houghton Hall Garden Centre
8 miles west of Brampton centre. One the world's top
collections of 1/12 scale copies of antique
furniture, paintings and china in room settings. Tel:
01228 400 388.
Map/Reviews CA6
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Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike
Museum
7 miles northwest of Brampton. Mike Barry's Museum at
Scaleby Hill allows visitors to view the bikes up
close and reveive information from the restorer
himself, free, donations appreciated. Phone: 01228
675 117.
Map/ CA6 4LY
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Kirklinton Hall &
Gardens
8 miles northwest of Brampton up past Scalebyhill. A
1600s mansion that is now in ruin, with 14 acres of
gardens and grounds including a Fairy garde. Camping
available. Small entry fee. Tel: 07715 358 961.
Website . Map/Reviews CA6
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Bewcastle Church &
Cross
11 miles north of Brampton. St Cuthbert's Church in
the remote area of Bewcastle has the Bewcastle Cross
from the 600s, said to be the oldest sundial in
Britain.
Wiki . Map/Reviews CA6
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The Eden Angler
Guided fly fishing with tuition for Trout and
Grayling on the Rivers Eden, Eamont and Lowther in
Cumbria. Also guided boat or bank fly fishing trips
with lessons on Ullswater and Haweswater.
Facebook . Reviews
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