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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 situated 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 situated 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 situated about 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.
RS Page . CA8 2HQ . Large Image
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Birdoswald Roman Fort &
Hadrian's Wall
Situated about 7 miles east of Brampton, about 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.
RS Page . CA8 7DD . Large Image
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Solway Aviation Museum
Situated 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
Situated 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
4QL
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A World In Minature Museum &
Houghton Hall Garden Centre
Situated 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.
Website . Map/Reviews CA6
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Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike
Museum
Situated 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
Situated 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:
01697 748 850.
Website . Map/Reviews CA6
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Bewcastle Church &
Cross
Situated 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. Tel. 01228
402 691 Mobile. 07957 256 051.
theedenangler.co.uk .
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