Pictures of Brampton
in the county of Cumbria
About Brampton
Picturesque market town with origins stretching back to the 7th century. One of the loveliest features of Brampton is its octagonal Moot Hall, built by the Earl of Lancaster in 1817, this now houses the town's tourist information centre, but does not detract from the overall historic nature of the building which continues to be the main focus of attention in Brampton's pretty market-place. King Henry III granted the town its first market charter, a market was first held here in 1252. In 1606, James I granted a charter, a copy of this is displayed in the Moot Hall.
Much of the charm of Brampton centres upon its quantity of ancient properties, some lining cobbled streets. It has buildings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, thus covering a variety of architectural designs with the properties being mainly built of local red sandstone, giving a unifying feel to the town. Of great interest is the house where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed, this dates from 1603, it is now a shop but a plaque on the wall records that this was where he received the keys to Carlisle upon its surrender. Other noted buildings include The Scotch Arms, a former coaching inn from the 18th century, the old police station from the 1860's, and the White Lion Hotel which dates 1790.
During the 18th century Brampton founded its fortunes on the cotton industry and picturesque old weavers cottages can still be seen, along with homes belonging to the period when mining became important to the town's economy.
These days Brampton operates very much as a resort town, it is ideally situated for Carlisle, the Solway Firth, the Borderlands Forest Park and the Scottish lowlands. It offers everything any tourist could wish for including a beautiful parish church designed by the Pre-Raphaelite architect Philip Webb. St.Martin's Church was built of re-sandstone in 1874, it has wonderful windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones, which were made in the studio of William Morris. Outside the church lie many interesting gravestones, these include the 19th century grave of Lizzie Batey who was known as the "Brampton Witch".
Brampton is set amongst spacious countryside, the delightful River Irthing flows close-by and within easy reach is the beautiful country centre Talkin Tarn with its miles of rolling farmland and magnificent 65 acre lake.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Brampton
| Naworth Castle | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Talkin Tarn Country Park | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Carlisle Cathedral | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Carlisle Castle | (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Kirkoswald Castle | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Long Meg & her Daughters | (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium) | (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Kielder Water | (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Langley Castle Hotel | (19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Penrith Castle | (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Brougham Castle | (20.2 miles, 32.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Dalemain House & Gardens | (21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Whinfell Forest | (21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Killhope Lead Mining Museum | (21.5 miles, 34.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Carrawburgh Roman Fort (Brocolitia) | (22.0 miles, 35.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in BramptonAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Brampton
Carlisle in the county of Cumbria (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SW)
For over 1700 years this town occupied an important position on the Scottish-English border, few town's have experienced such...
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Alston in the county of Cumbria (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SE)
At a height of over 1,000 feet in the far reaches of the Pennines, this is one of England's highest market towns. Alston is a...
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Whitfield in the county of Northumberland (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)
This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen.
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Garrigill in the county of Cumbria (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction SE)
This delightful place can be found on the banks of the South Tyne River, it is also on the route of the arduous Pennine Way...
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Caldbeck in the county of Cumbria (18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction SW)
An old brewery stands beside the Caldbeck - a tribute to the cold clear waters which gave the village its name. Caldbeck, which...
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Nenthead in the county of Cumbria (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction SE)
Nestling beside the sparkling River Nent, Nenthead lies on Alston Moor, in a lonely remote North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the pleasant market town of Alston and the Killhope lead mining museum.
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Penrith in the county of Cumbria (19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction S)
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Allendale Town in the county of Northumberland (19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction E)
This picturesque Northumberland village enjoys a lovely location in the fine hill and dale countryside of the beautiful East Allen Valley.
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Kielder in the county of Northumberland (20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction N)
This small historic village lies at the northernmost edge of Kielder Water, it takes its name from the Kielder Burn the stream that links with the Deadwater Burn to form the North Tyne River.
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Bellingham in the county of Northumberland (23.7 miles, 38.2 km, direction NE)
The market town of Bellingham sits on one of Northumberland's prettiest stretches of water, the north bank of the River North Tyne.
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Bassenthwaite in the county of Cumbria (25.8 miles, 41.4 km, direction SW)
This is the most northerly of all the lakes, it resembles beaten silver nestling between the sun dappled heights of soaring fells...
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Forest-in-Teesdale in the county of County Durham (28.9 miles, 46.5 km, direction SE)
It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages.
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Brampton (Cumbria) Station | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction SE) |
| Wetheral Station | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction SW) |
| M6 Junction 43 | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction SW) |
| M6 Junction 42 | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (42.0 miles, 67.6 km, direction E) |
| Teesside International Airport | (60.3 miles, 97.0 km, direction SE) |
| Brampton to London | (261.0 miles, 419.9 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Brampton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Brampton center |
| Willowbeck Lodge | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW) |
| Nightowl Carlisle Ltd (Nt Services) | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction W) |
| Crown & Mitre | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW) |
| Cross Keys Hotel | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW) |
| Smiths At Gretna Green Hotel | (14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction W) |
| Days Inn Hotel Gretna Green | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction W) |
| Lowbyer Manor Country House | (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE) |
| Cumberland Hotel | (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction SE) |
| Alston House Hotel | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SE) |
| Victoria Inn | (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE) |
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