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A beautiful Cumbrian town close to Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall.

CLOSE TO CUMBRIA'S ONLY CITY AND A POPULAR BASE FOR EXPLORING HADRIAN'S WALL

Things to do in Brampton.

Brampton is a small town situated in the North West of England within the county of Cumbria, north of the famous Lake District National Park.

Close to the historic city of Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall, Brampton is an ideal base to explore the area’s stunning scenery and bounty of historically significant and culturally important sites.

The town and its immediate surroundings boast a diverse and exciting range of businesses from accommodation to attractions and everything in between! Discover Brampton aims to demonstrate everything the town has to offer, showcasing why you should put Brampton at the top of your list of places to visit.

• ATTRACTIONS

A perfect Cumberland retreat

Howgill Cottage B&B

On the edge of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO site.

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful location

Wall & Lakes Holiday Cottage

The perfect place to relax and unwind

A Cosy Cottage

Lower Laurel Cottage

Surrounded By Cumbria & Northumbria

A Cosy Glamping Experience

Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Two cosy yurts a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall

Luxury Glamping

Garthside Farm Holidays

At A Peaceful Countryside Retreat

A luxurious Glamping Experience

Hayton Hideaways

In A Prime Location

A luxurious retreat

Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Set in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside

An Award Winning Inn

Housed in a former 19th Century Coaching Inn, it has the relaxed feel of a traditional country pub, paired with a high-quality dining experience.

A family-run pub

Howard Arms

Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the Howard Arms

Luxury self-catered accommodation

The Courtyard

Beautiful apartment within the heart of Brampton

Bleatarn Park Holiday Cottages

Beautiful cottages a stone's throw from the Hadrian's Wall path

Dual purpose accommodation

Scotch Arms Mews

A B&B that's also available for exclusive use for up to 14 people

SITUATED IN CENTRAL BRAMPTON

Brampton Holiday Homes

Self-catering accommodation

New Mills Trout Farm

Treat yourself to an daily range of baked goods & sweet treats!

Capon Tree Cafe

Treat yourself to an exciting range of baked goods & sweet treats!

White Rabbit Tea Room

TREAT YOURSELF TO OUR HOMEMADE CAKES

Sally's Warwick Bridge Ltd

Enjoy a large variety of homemade treats!

A FAMILY-RUN COSY COFFEE SHOP

Off The Wall Coffee Shop

Enjoy great coffee, freshly made meals and a cosy, friendly atmosphere.

An independent café and bistro

Enjoy homemade cakes and delicious meals

Ethical with their coffee, eco with their power

Le Petit Barista

Enjoy ethically sourced coffee & tea from a solar powered cabin

A FAMILY-RUN TEAROOM

Berry's Tearoom

Home of scrumptious cakes and famous Freak Shakes

A beautifully scenic golf club

Brampton Golf Club

Brampton Golf Club features an 18 hole golf course, driving range and clubhouse

A gorgeous natural lake

Beautiful scenery and incredible wildlife

A CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY

Gallery North West

Discover fabulous works by local artists

Explore their eclectic range of plants, shrubs & trees

Tarn Road Nursery

Just a stone's throw from Brampton Town Centre

Half Moon Wholefoods

Health foods & specialist groceries in Brampton

A Vintage Shopping Experience

Vintage North

Enjoy stepping back in time and taking a trip down memory lane

A COSY SECONDHAND BOOKSHOP

The Book Corner

Lose yourself amongst shelves of stories

A FAMILY-RUN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE

Lowther Furniture

Explore a treasure trove of beautiful furniture

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE BOOK…

Brampton Hospice at Home Bookshop

Browse an extensive range of second-hand books.

DISCOVER THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF ANTIQUES

The Cumbria Antiques Centre

Browse a wonderful range of beautiful antiques!

A UNIQUE CREATIVE BUSINESS

Winged Heart

Stunning locally-made gifts

A Theme For Everyone

Themed Afternoon Teas at The Bite Café

A Fabulous Experience You'll Never Forget

Steak Nights Every Tuesday

Steak Nights at the Howard Arms

Enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by a warm, welcoming atmosphere

25th November

Farmers Market (November)

Local produce and crafts

16th December

Farmers Market (December)

Talkin tarn country parkrun.

Join us for a fun and friendly run around Talkin Tarn every week

Café Scientifique

Explore the latest ideas in science and technology

Brampton Film Club

Join a friendly group to relax and enjoy a film

A RELAXING DAY SPA

Serenity Beauty Spa

Let all your troubles melt away

Walby Farm Park

A stunning church

St. Martin's Church

Explore a beautiful building

Solway Aviation Museum

Outdoor activities at Talkin Tarn

Talkin Adventures

Boat hire, adventurous activities and water sports

A 12TH CENTURY PRIORY

Unlock the history of this ancient Parish Church

POINTS OF INTEREST

From places to stay, to things to do in Brampton

Food and drink.

From cafes to bars and restuarants

Whether you’re looking for a cosy pub atmosphere or a quirky cafe, there’s plenty to choose from in Brampton.

Places to stay

Hotels, B&Bs and self catering

Brampton has some great places to stay and a range of options to fit both style preference and budget.

From shopping to attractions

There’s more to Brampton than just heritage and culture. You’ll find a range of attractions from Trout Farms to watersports.

There’s plenty to do for all of the family.

Places to visit

Stunning scenic and historic locations

There’s so many places to visit while staying in Brampton.

Hadrian’s Wall is well known to visitors, but you’ll also find historically important churches, incredible scenery and an Area Of Outstanding Beauty in the North Pennines.

THE LOCATION

A beautiful hidden gem, north of the Lake District and Northern Pennines

Situated close to Carlisle Airport and the city itself for rail links, Brampton is arguably Cumbria’s most accessible town.

That said, you’ll find beauty, peace and tranquillity all while being just a stone’s throw from World Heritage Site, Hadrian’s Wall plus a number of other historically important locations.

DAY TRIP IDEAS

Suggested itineraries & days out

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Autumn in Brampton

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Cycling Brampton

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Top Things to Do in Brampton, Cumbria - Brampton Must-See Attractions

Things to do in brampton, explore popular experiences, tours in and around brampton.

Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

The Romans and Hadrian's Wall Day Tour from Windermere

Walking tour of Hadrians Wall and Forest Bathing

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

2 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall

Half Day Hadrian’s Wall Guided Tour

Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District

Hadrians Wall tour full day

Ultimate Full-Day Lake District Tour: 10 Lakes, Amazing Scenery & Lake Cruise

Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District

Top attractions in brampton.

Other Top Attractions around Brampton

What travellers are saying

• New Mills Trout Fishing Park
• Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge
• Milecastle 48- Hadrian's Wall
• Birdoswald Roman Fort
• St Martin's Church
• RSPB Geltsdale
• Lanercost Priory

THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Brampton

Things to do in brampton, explore popular experiences, tours in and around brampton.

Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

The Romans and Hadrian's Wall Day Tour from Windermere

Walking tour of Hadrians Wall and Forest Bathing

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

2 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall

Half Day Hadrian’s Wall Guided Tour

Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District

Hadrians Wall tour full day

Ultimate Full-Day Lake District Tour: 10 Lakes, Amazing Scenery & Lake Cruise

Ghyll Scrambling Water Adventure in the Lake District

Top attractions in brampton.

Other Top Attractions around Brampton

What travellers are saying

• New Mills Trout Fishing Park
• Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge
• Milecastle 48- Hadrian's Wall
• Birdoswald Roman Fort
• St Martin's Church
• RSPB Geltsdale
• Lanercost Priory

• 2 Get around

Brampton is a market town in Cumbria ten miles (16 km) east of Carlisle . It has a pleasant preserved old centre and is near the route of Hadrian's Wall. In 2021 its population was 4186.

Tourist information is available at Moot Hall in the market place.

Get in [ edit ]

Brampton is on the historic road between Carlisle and Newcastle upon Tyne, but nowadays bypassed by A69. A689 is a shortcut from Gretna and A74(M) in Scotland.

Stagecoach Cumbria Bus 685 runs hourly daily from Carlisle and takes 25 min. Most terminate in Brampton but every hour or two they continue to Haltwhistle , Hexham , Corbridge , Heddon-on-the-Wall and Newcastle upon Tyne . Bus 680 from Alston is just an occasional school service.

There is no bus station in Brampton, buses stop along Front St.

Trains from Carlisle run every hour or two and take 20 min to Brampton, continuing to Haltwhistle, Hexham, Prudhoe, Metrocentre and Newcastle, another hour. Some go further to Morpeth but don't always stop at Brampton. Change at Carlisle for fast trains from London Euston, Manchester and Glasgow.

54.9323 -2.7035 1 Brampton station is a mile southeast of town. It's a simple platform halt with ticket machines but no toilets or waiting room. There is level access to the Newcastle-bound platform and a footbridge with no lift for the Carlisle-bound platform. You can reach the latter step-free via a three-mile detour down another lane.

Get around [ edit ]

The town is compact, but you need wheels for outlying sights and accommodation.

Taxi operators are Brampton Cars (+44 1697 73386), Atkinsons (+44 7810 460982) and Airbus 2000 (+44 1697 73735).

See [ edit ]

• St Martin's Church is on Front St in town centre. It was built in the 1870s (with the tower added in 1906) and is the only church designed by the Pre-Raphaelite architect Philip Webb. The stained glass windows were designed by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. (The Earls of Carlisle were paying for all these big talents.) It's an active Anglican church but is often locked outside services, as it has been vandalised.
• 54.9422 -2.7341 1 Moot Hall is a cute octagonal building in Market Square completed in 1817. Originally the ground floor was an open-plan poultry market; it was enclosed after 1896 when the building was handed over to the town council. The ground floor is now the Tourist Information Centre. The ring in the cobbles outside is no longer used to tether bulls for bull-baiting.
• 54.9439 -2.73 2 The Motte or Mote is an earthwork cut out of a ridge that in the 12th century had a wooden castle. A statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle was placed atop in the 19th century.
• 54.9463 -2.7663 3 Brampton Old Church a mile west of town became redundant when St Martin's was completed. It's an attractive little sandstone building that harks back to the 12th century, and stands upon the site of a fort on Hadrian's Wall. You may be able to get the key from the farm next door, but all interior fittings have been removed.
• 54.9433 -2.8052 4 Solway Aviation Museum is 3 miles west of town on the airfield, see Carlisle .

• 54.9307 -2.7416 5 Capon Tree Monument marks the spot where six Jacobite soldiers were brought from Carlisle and hanged on 21 Oct 1746 in the aftermath of their failed uprising. "And the wuddy has her ain, and we twa are left alane, Free o' Carlisle gaol in the dawing..." is the 1876 version of "Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond", lamenting those who took the low road by being put to death. It was 12 months since Bonnie Prince Charlie and his men marched south in high hopes, receiving the bloodless surrender of Brampton and continuing to Derby. But the rebellion had little support in England and thereafter retreated and retreated, to be crushed at Culloden . The ancient Capon Tree was a popular meeting place for townsfolk: it died in 1904 and was replaced by the stone monument. A new tree was planted in 2013. The British Legion holds a memorial service here on 21 Oct the anniversary of the executions.
• 54.9555 -2.6889 6 Naworth Castle is the private residence of the Earls of Carlisle, so you only get to visit in expensive private parties to shoot fish or somesuch. It dates from the 13th century but was embellished and extended in Tudorbethan times. Much of the interior was lost to a fire in 1844 and was re-done in Pre-Raphaelite style.
• 54.9753 -2.6663 8 Banks East Turret is the mostly westerly point on Hadrian's Wall that much resembles a wall. The wall, military road and fortifications stretched coast to coast but the best sections are further east between Hexham and Greenhead. The route passes a couple of miles north of Brampton, with a clearly marked footpath, but here all the masonry has been spirited away and there's just a shallow earthwork. Further west even that has been ploughed or built over on the approach to Carlisle. See Haltwhistle for Birdoswald Roman Fort near Gilsland, 7 miles northeast of Brampton.
• 54.891 -2.715 9 Castle Carrock is a tiny village 3 miles south of Brampton. St Peter's Church, built in 1828, is over the site of the vanished castle.

Do [ edit ]

• Hike: OS Landranger Map 86 covers this area. OS 87 overlaps to the east and has better coverage of the Hexham-Gilsland section of the Wall.
• Golf: Brampton GC is two miles south near Talkin Tarn. White tees 6418 yards, par £72, visitor round £55
• 54.9239 -2.713 1 Talkin Tarn Country Park , Tarn Rd CA8 1HN ( off B6413 towards Castle Carrock ), ☏ +44 1697 73129 . This is a "kettle lake": 10,000 years ago a great lump of ice persisted after the glaciers retreated. It created a hollow, flooded by water from the surrounding bedrock. The Centre has water activities such as sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. The perimeter path (mile and a third) is suitable for wheelchairs. 24 hours . ( updated May 2023 )
• Wild on the Wall is a folk music festival held at Walton two miles north of town in August.

Buy [ edit ]

• Co-op Food on Main St is open daily 7AM-10PM. The closest supermarkets are in Carlisle, but for big-ticket purchases head to Metrocentre on the west edge of Newcastle.
• Cumbrian Antiques Centre , Front St CA8 1NT ( next to St Martin's ), ☏ +44 1697 742515 . M-Sa 10AM-5PM . Excellent antiques shop, knowledgeable helpful staff. ( updated May 2023 )
• Farmers Market is held in the market place outside Moot Hall on the last Saturday of each month, 9:30AM-1:30PM.

Eat [ edit ]

• Star Anise , 34 Main St CA8 1RS , ☏ +44 1697 507361 . Th-Tu 4-10PM . Friendly reliable Indian restaurant. ( updated May 2023 )
• Off the Wall is a coffee shop at 4 Front St, open M-Sa 8:30AM-3PM.
• Takeaways are Brampton Tandoori, Lucky House Chinese and Brampton Roosters fish & chips.
• The Duke of Cumberland is a cosy pub in Castle Carrock by St Peter's Church. It serves good pub food and is open W-Sa noon-8:30PM, Su noon-7PM.

Drink [ edit ]

• The Shoulder of Mutton , Front Street CA8 1NG , ☏ +44 1697 72622 . M-Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 11AM-10PM . Trad pub in town centre, but limited selection of ale or food. ( updated May 2023 )
• Nag's Head in Market Place is open M-Sa 11:30AM-10PM, Su noon-10PM. It doesn't have food.
• Old Vicarage Brewery is in Walton two miles north of town. The bar remains closed in 2023.

Sleep [ edit ]

• Camping and caravans: Irthing Vale Caravan Park is west of town towards the old church. It's not open in 2023. Chapel House Caravan Park near Talkin Tarn is just for static units on long lets, no tourers or campers.
• 54.942 -2.7355 1 Howard Arms , Front Street CA8 1NG , ☏ +44 1697 742758 . Comfy trad hotel in town centre with popular dog-friendly restaurant and pub. B&B double £80 . ( updated May 2023 )
• 54.9457 -2.7867 2 The Sally , Irthington CA6 4NJ , ☏ +44 16977 42954 . Pleasant small hotel and restaurant near the airfield. B&B double £125 . ( updated May 2023 )
• The Fleece at Ruleholme by the airfield also has rooms.
• 54.9088 -2.7042 3 Blacksmith Arms , Talkin CA8 1LE , ☏ +44 1697 73452 . Smart welcoming village inn with good meals. B&B double £100 . ( updated May 2023 )
• 54.934 -2.6729 4 Farlam Hall , Hallbankgate CA8 2NG , ☏ +44 16977 46234 . Gorgeous historic country-house hotel, great comfort and service. B&B double £300 . ( updated May 2023 )
• Belted Will Inn half a mile east of Farlam Hall in Hallbankgate has rooms.
• 54.8872 -2.7684 5 String of Horses , Faugh, Heads Nook CA8 9EG , ☏ +44 1228 670297 . Coaching inn founded 1659 with rooms. B&B double £100 . ( updated May 2023 )
• See Hadrian's Wall#Sleep for accommodation at some distance from any town but convenient for the Wall. The closest is east in Gilsland village.

Connect [ edit ]

As of Feb 2023, Brampton and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. 5G has not reached this area.

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• Hadrian's Wall is best seen further east between Greenhead and Hexham , where a substantial wall follows the crest of a ridge, and connects Vindolanda, "Robin Hood's Tree" and Housesteads fort.
• The Pennine Way joins the wall pathway at Greenhead, following it to Housesteads then branching north to the Scottish border.
• Carlisle is a pleasant market town with an impressive castle.

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Brampton is an extremely handsome town with a wide partially cobbled main street and Market Place with an impressive octagonal Moot Hall of 1817.

Explore the many alleyways and side streets and you will find delightful cottages and other grander buildings of interest.

The main church in Brampton is St.Martin built 1874-8. It is important not only to Brampton but to those interested in the work of the great artist Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898).

He designed some the impressive stained glass windows that were made by William Morris. The church itself was designed by Philip Webb.

Just outside the centre of the town is Capon Hill where in 1746 the survivors of the garrison left behind at Carlisle Castle by Bonnie Prince Charlie during his retreat back to Scotland were hung by a vengeful Duke of Cumberland.

Prince Charlie had stayed in the town when laying siege to Carlisle Castle in 1745.

Two miles east is the picturesque Lanercost Priory with a rich history and fine architecture - well worth visiting.

You will almost certainly want to visit the Roman Wall which can be found less than a mile to the north of the Priory.

A few miles to the south of Brampton is Talkin Tarn, a lovely spot for a picnic and a stroll around its shore.

Also nearby is the delightful Gelt Woods where you can follow a series of paths through a picturesque gorge. You should keep a look out for the rare Red Squirrel when visiting these locations.

Brampton: OS ref NY 527612 Sheet 86. Get the map.

Brampton benefits from being close to the A69 Carlisle to Newcastle road and also the railway line that follows the same route, thus making Brampton easy travel to from most parts of Cumbria and the Lake District.

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HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS:   Prince Charlie's House, where Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed during the siege of Carlisle

The historic market town of Brampton dates to at least the 7th century when it was settled by the Angles. The town name probably comes from the Old English for a place of brambles or thorns, which still thrive on the sandy soil. The town originally grew up a mile to the north-west. The entire village was forced to move to make way for the local lord's deer park. The parish church stayed where it was, and for 600 years the people of Brampton had to walk a mile to the old church.

The town owes its growth to the grant of a market charter in 1252, which made Brampton a trading centre. In 1758 the military road between Carlisle and Newcastle brought new growth, as did the thriving cotton-weaving industry in the late 18th century. Most of the town centre was rebuilt in the 18th century when coal mining prospered in the fells south of town. Most of the buildings were made with red sandstone quarried at Gelt Woods.

By the turn of the 19th century, there were 45 pubs in Brampton to serve a population of just 3000. Not surprisingly, drunkenness was a problem, until Lady Carlisle launched a Band of Hope to suppress the worst of the offences. Most of the pubs lost their licenses and today only seven remain, One of these is the picturesque Nag's Head Inn, made from a pair of 17th-century houses.

Not far from the Nag's Head is Prince Charlie's House, one of the oldest buildings in town, which was mentioned in a survey in 1603. The house is so named because Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed here in 1745 while his army besieged nearby Carlisle. The Mayor of Carlisle surrendered the keys to the city to the prince in front of the house.

A short walk from Prince Charlie's House is Half Moon Inn, where the French Ambassador was quartered during the Prince's assault on Carlisle. When the siege was over the Ambassador departed, but left behind a beautifully crafted French dress sword and a bonnet.

One historic that used to be a pub is the Conservative Club on Front Street. The Club was originally an inn called the Black Bull, and also served as a butcher shop. Just off Front Street is Chandler's Lane, whose name recalls a busy candle-making industry.

Another historic inn is the Howard Arms on Front Street, which has a plaque on its wall proudly proclaiming that Charles Dickens slept there. Each of the inn's bedrooms are named for a character from a Dickens' novel.

This picturesque Moot Hall has been the centrepiece of Brampton's market place since 1648, when Oliver Cromwell imprisoned 40 prisoners here. The present building dates to 1817 and was built for Lord Carlisle. It originally stood on piers, with an open space for market stalls at ground level. In 1896 the ground floor was enclosed and the building was given to the Parish Council.

Outside the Moot Hall is a set of iron stocks used to punish local miscreants. It was last used in 1836. Set into the cobbles in front of the Moot Hall is an iron bull ring, used to tether bulls for baiting by dogs. Bull-baiting was a very popular form of entertainment as late as the 19th century. On the south-west wall of the Hall is a plaque to Peter Burn, a local poet.

The ground floor of the Moot Hall is now home to the tourist information centre, while the parish council holds regular meetings upstairs. Open-air markets are still held around the Moot Hall on a weekly basis.

St Martin's Church

While the town centre is full of attractive 18th-century buildings, the parish church of St Martin is much newer; it was designed by the Pre-Raphaelite architect Philip Webb, the only church that Webb worked on. The interior is a delight, featuring superb stained glass windows by Webb's contemporary Edward Burne-Jones.

Just beyond the church at the corner of Carlisle Road is the Old Police Station, built in the late 1880s. It replaced a much smaller building founded as a National School in 1816. A few steps along Carlisle Road from the police station is Oulton House, built around 1603. Oulton House was the home of the Foster family of violin makers. One of the family moved to London and became the first British publisher to publish works by Mozart and Haydn.

Brampton Motte

On the east side of town, reached by a footpath off Moat Street, is the treed hill of Brampton Motte, more commonly known as The Mote. Though the hill itself is a natural feature, its summit is man-made, and formed the base of a late 12th-century motte and bailey castle. From the top of the castle motte, you can get panoramic views over the Solway Firth and the Pennines.

The motte was topped by a timber palisade, with water drawn from four wells. In the 15th century, the castle mound was used as a signalling beacon to warn of impending attack by Scottish raiders. Atop the mound is a statue of the 7th Earl of Carlisle, George William Frederick Howard, ' erected by the people of Cumberland to commemorate his public services and personal worth '.

Naworth Castle

Further outside Brampton is Naworth Castle , a Tudor house that is home to the Howard family, Earls of Carlisle. Naworth Castle dates to the 13th century, and served as home to the powerful Lords of Marches, charged with keeping peace in the turbulent border region. The house is not usually open to the public, but there are several footpaths through the grounds.

Lanercost Priory

At the bottom of the hill below Naworth Castle lies Lanercost Priory , founded in 1166 for Augustinan canons. Edward I stayed at the priory in 1307 on his way to invade Scotland for the last time. The gravely ill king dies shortly after leaving Lanercost. The monastic church dates to the 13th century. After the Priory was dissolved by Henry VIII the church lived on as the parish church. Historic highlights include the Lanercost Cross, a carved cross shaft dating to 1214.

Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall

About 5 miles from Brampton is Birdoswald Roman Fort , one of the best-preserved forts on Hadrian's Wall . The fort was built to defend the place where the Wall crossed the River Irthing. It is remarkably complete, and you can even see remains of the turf wall that preceded Hadrian's Wall.

Exploring Brampton is a delight. Our family parked in the small public car park off the Main Street. We picked up a very useful town trail from the tourist information centre in Moot Hall and spent several extremely enjoyable hours rambling about the old town.

NB Don't mistake this Brampton with the small Cumbrian village near Appleby-in-Westmorland (or indeed the plethora of other Bramptons around England - I counted nine examples of Bramptons outside Cumbria).

About Brampton Address: Brampton, Cumbria, England Attraction Type: Town Location: On the A6071 about 10 miles east of Carlisle Location map OS: NY529611 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

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Hadrian's Wall & The Borders Tour from Edinburgh Incl. Admission

The Romans and Hadrian's Wall Day Tour from Windermere

Walking tour of Hadrians Wall and Forest Bathing

Private Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle

2 Hour Guided Tour of Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrians Wall tour full day

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• Milecastle 48- Hadrian's Wall
• Birdoswald Roman Fort
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The History of Naworth Castle

Naworth Castle, also recorded as Naward in historical documents , is a lovely castle based in Cumbria, England , near the town of Brampton. It is adjacent to the A69, about 2 miles or 3.2km east of Brampton. It is on the opposite side of the River Irthing, and just within sight of Lanercost Priory.

The history of Naworth Castle

Once upon a time, Naworth Castle was the seat of the Barons Dacre and is now that of their cognatic descendants, the Earls of Carlisle . Nowadays, it is a Grade I listed building. It is a stunning private home that is available for exclusive use hire.

The early history

Naworth Castle is said to have been built in the late 13 th century in the form of a square keep and bailey. It was first mentioned in 1323. In 1335, a licence to crenellate was granted to Ralph Dacre.

Thomas Dacre, the man who commanded the reserve of the English army at the Battle of Flodden and was known as “the Builder Dacre”, built the castle’s gateway and placed over it his coat of arms with the Dacre family motto below that read: ‘ Fort en Loialte”  ( Norman-French : “Strong in Loyalty”).

Further additions

In 1602, there were further additions for his successor, Lord William Howard . It is very likely that the 18 th -century walled garden lies within the boundaries of the original moat. Howard purchased back the Dacre family estate from King James and immediately took up residence with his children and grandchildren at Naworth Castle.

He then went forth and restored the castle, improved the estate , and established complete order in that part of the country. He had a rather large number of children, of whom Philip, his heir, was the grandfather of Charles Howard, 1 st Earl of Carlisle and his younger son Francis was the ancestor of the Howards of Corby.

The 1844 fire

On Saturday the 18 th of May,1844, the castle caught fire. To this day, it is thought that it was the result of the ignition of some soot in the flue of Porter’s Lodge. The fire spread rapidly due to the structure’s lack of internal walls.

The fire remained uncontained until it reached the northern wing. Some of the property was able to be saved. However, by the time two fire engines had arrived by train from Carlisle, most of the roof had collapsed and the fire had been able to spread to nearly every room on the three sides of the quadrangle.

Buckets of water had to be passed in from a rivulet at the foot of a steep hill on the north side of the castle. Luckily, “Belted Will’s Tower” was saved. The fire continued until roughly one o’clock on Sunday morning when it was brought under control, finally.

Anthony Salvin, a well-known architect undertook restoration work on the Naworth Castle.

William Morris, the renowned artist and socialist, stayed at the castle in 1874. Once, in a letter to Aglaia Coronia, he wrote “…all is very pleasant. Ned & I pass our mornings in a most delightful room in one of the towers that has not been touched since William Howard of Queen Elizabeth’s time lived there: the whole place is certainly the most poetical in England”

From 1939 to 1940, Naworth Castle was occupied by Rossall School from Fleetwood in Lancashire, which had been evacuated from its own buildings by various government departments.

It is currently occupied by the Hon. Philip Howard, younger brother and heir presumptive of the 13th Earl of Carlisle.

The current day

Nowadays, Naworth Castle is a Grade I listed building. It is a stunning private home that is available for exclusive use hire.

Naworth Castle Timeline

• Late 13 th century- Naworth Castle is built in the form of a square keep and bailey
• 1323- Naworth Castle is first mentioned
• 1335- A licence to crenellate is granted to Ralph Dacre
• 1602- There are further additions for Lord William Howard
• 1844- The castle catches fire
• 1874- William Morris, the renowned artist and socialist, stays at the castle and writes a letter to Aglaia Coronia, saying “…all is very pleasant. Ned & I pass our mornings in a most delightful room in one of the towers that has not been touched since William Howard of Queen Elizabeth’s time lived there: the whole place is certainly the most poetical in England”
• 1939 to 1940- Naworth Castle is occupied by Rossall School from Fleetwood in Lancashire, which had been evacuated from its own buildings by various government departments

Naworth Castle facts

• The castle has a well-preserved priest hole
• Francis Galton is said to have invented the concept of correlation at Naworth Castle
• Sir Walter Scott described the castle as: “one of those extensive baronial seats which marked the splendour of our ancient nobles, before they exchanged the hospitable magnificence of a life spent among a numerous tenantry , for the uncertain honours of court attendance, and the equivocal rewards of ministerial favour.”
• Naworth Castle is a Grade I listed building
• Naworth Castle is a private home

Naworth Castle featured in TV and film

• The Black Candle (1991)
• Jane Eyre (1997)
• Border Country: The Story of Britain’s Lost Middleland (2014)
• Behind Closed Doors (2015)

Who owns Naworth Castle?

Naworth Castle is currently occupied by the Hon. Philip Howard, younger brother and heir presumptive of the 13th Earl of Carlisle. It is a private residence.

While Naworth Castle is a private residence, it is often used as an exclusive use venue. However, all events need to be prearranged with the owner, Hon. Philip Howard.

Prices range from £6,000 plus VAT per night. Sleeps 20 people. Day rate from £2,000 plus VAT. Tours and lunches are also available which you can book via the official Naworth Castle website. Nearby, you can visit Lanercost Priory, Hare Hill, Pike Hill Signal Tower, Bank’s East Turret, and Hadrian’s Wall.

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