Discover Brampton

03/09/2026

The ultimate pub snack! 🐔 ✨

Settle in at The Howard Arms with a bowl of our fresh Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken. Golden, crispy bites served alongside a sweet chilli dipping sauce for the perfect flavour combo. 😍

Pairs brilliantly with a cold pint or a fresh cocktail. Come get yours tonight! 👍

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

There are some places that remind you just how wild and unspoilt Cumbria can be.

Just around 7 miles from Brampton, RSPB Geltsdale is one of those places.

Covering more than 5,000 hectares, it is the largest bird sanctuary in England, but you don't have to be a keen birdwatcher to appreciate it. This is a landscape of sweeping moorland, ancient woodland, peaceful river valleys and wide open skies that seem to stretch forever.

Whether you're looking for a gentle walk, somewhere to enjoy the peace and quiet, or simply a chance to take in some breath taking scenery, RSPB Geltsdale offers a very different side of Cumbria. Every visit is different. You might catch sight of birds of prey circling overhead, hear curlews calling across the moors or simply enjoy the silence that makes this place so special.

After exploring the reserve, Brampton is the perfect place to continue your day. Take time to enjoy our cafés, restaurants and independent shops, or stay a little longer and discover even more of what our town and the surrounding countryside have to offer.

Some places aren't about rushing from one attraction to the next. Geltsdale is a place to pause, take in the views and enjoy one of Cumbria's most remarkable landscapes.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/geltsdale

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

Hidden away in the north-west corner of the North Pennines, Geltsdale is a remote and ruggedly beautiful nature reserve that encompasses two hill farms

31/08/2026

From Cobbles to Countryside

One of the pleasures of visiting Brampton is just how quickly you can leave the streets of our market town behind and find yourself surrounded by open fields, old hedgerows and countryside.

The Five Pun Fields walk is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) and begins in the centre of Brampton at the Moot Hall before heading along Front Street and Carlisle Road. Along the way you'll pass St Martin's Church, the former library, now a private home but with its history still visible in the stonework, and Oulton House, one of Brampton's oldest surviving buildings.

From Elmfield, the route heads through the Five Pun Fields, following an old path through fields and mature trees. As the ground rises, the landscape begins to open up and on a clear day there are views towards the Lake District fells, the Solway Firth and across towards Scotland.

The walk also takes you past the Capon Tree Monument, marking the site where six Jacobite prisoners were executed in 1746, before continuing into the countryside around Brampton.

It is a lovely way to discover a different side of our town, combining countryside, views and some fascinating pieces of Brampton's history along the way.

Brampton Parish Council has produced a detailed footpaths map showing the network of public footpaths around the town, together with its Ramblings Around Brampton walking routes. Use the map to plan and follow your walk here:

https://brampton-pc.gov.uk/local-walks-rights-of-way/

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

29/08/2026

Masterpiece of French Gothic Architecture

For more than 800 years, Chartres Cathedral has been celebrated for its breathtaking stained glass. Often described as having one of the finest collections of medieval stained glass anywhere in the world, it attracts visitors from across the globe.

What many people may not realise is that a business here in Brampton has created artwork inspired by this extraordinary cathedral.

Chartres Cathedral is one of the many internationally recognised landmarks that has chosen to work with Winged Heart, bringing artwork designed in Brampton to visitors from around the world.

The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its magnificent Gothic architecture and the remarkable blue glass that has become known simply as 'Chartres Blue'. Visitors have admired its beauty for centuries, with many taking home a souvenir created by a business from our own town.

It is another remarkable achievement for a Brampton business. From a workshop in our town, Winged Heart continues to create artwork that reaches some of the world's most famous destinations.

When you visit Chartres Cathedral, take a look in the cathedral shop. You may spot artwork created by Winged Heart, a business based here in Brampton.

Winged Heart Stained Glass Gifts, The Old Brewery, Brampton, CA8 1TR
https://www.winged-heart.com

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

Find out more about Chartres Cathedral:
https://www.cathedrale-chartres.org

Sources:
Winged Heart.
Chartres Cathedral.



Chartres Cathedral - South Rose Window
Photo: Cdiguet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: PsamatheM / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: PsamatheM / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

27/08/2026

Looking for somewhere to bring everyone together this winter?

Brampton makes a great base for a family gathering, celebration or weekend away with friends, with places to eat and drink, independent shops to browse and plenty to explore both in and around our town.

Right in Brampton, Scotch Arms Mews offers private, exclusive self catering accommodation for groups of up to 14 people. With seven ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, large dining room, several seating areas, private parking and even its own bar, there is plenty of space to settle in and enjoy a few days together.

From November through to early April, the whole property is available for exclusive hire, making it particularly suited to larger family groups and groups of friends looking for somewhere they can all stay together.

And staying in the centre of Brampton means our cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops are right on the doorstep, so your weekend away can also be a chance to discover more of our town.

Find out more, check availability and book directly through the Scotch Arms Mews website www.thescotcharmsmews.co.uk

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

26/08/2026

A View from Montmartre

High above the streets of Paris stands the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. With its distinctive white domes overlooking the city, it is one of France's most visited landmarks, welcoming millions of visitors every year.

What many people may not realise is that a business here in Brampton has created artwork inspired by this famous Paris landmark.

Winged Heart's stained glass artwork can be found in the shops of some of the world's most famous cathedrals, museums and historic sites. Among them is the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur in Paris, where visitors can take home stained glass designs inspired by this remarkable landmark, created here in Brampton.

The basilica is renowned for its striking architecture, magnificent mosaics and panoramic views across Paris. Every year, people from around the world visit Montmartre to experience this remarkable place, with many leaving with a souvenir created by a business from our own town.

It is another remarkable achievement for a Brampton business. From a workshop in our town, Winged Heart continues to create artwork that reaches some of the world's most famous destinations.

When you visit the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur, take a look in the basilica shop. You may spot artwork created by Winged Heart, a business based here in Brampton.

Winged Heart Stained Glass Gifts, The Old Brewery, Brampton, CA8 1TR
https://www.winged-heart.com

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

Find out more about the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur:
https://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com

Sources:
Winged Heart.
Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.



Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Benoît Prieur, CC0 (Public Domain), via Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Armand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

24/08/2026

Medieval Paris to Modern Brampton

Few buildings are as instantly recognisable as Notre-Dame de Paris. Standing on an island in the River Seine for more than 850 years, the cathedral has inspired millions of visitors with its remarkable architecture and world-famous stained glass.

What many people will never realise is that a small business here in Brampton has created artwork for one of France's most celebrated landmarks.

Winged Heart has been designing and producing decorative stained glass artwork inspired by some of the world's greatest buildings and works of art. Among the prestigious places it has worked with is Notre-Dame de Paris, creating exclusive designs for one of Europe's most iconic cathedrals.

Following the devastating fire of 2019, millions of people around the world followed the restoration of Notre-Dame with great interest. Today, visitors once again have the opportunity to experience this extraordinary cathedral, with Winged Heart's artwork helping many take home a lasting reminder of their visit.

It is another remarkable achievement for a Brampton business. From a workshop in our town, Winged Heart continues to create artwork that reaches some of the world's most famous destinations.

When you visit Notre-Dame de Paris, take a look in the cathedral shop. You may spot artwork created by Winged Heart, a business based here in Brampton.

Winged Heart Stained Glass Gifts, The Old Brewery, Brampton, CA8 1TR
https://www.winged-heart.com

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

Find out more about Notre-Dame de Paris:
https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/



Photo: Fernando Losada Rodríguez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Moonik, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: permission given by Winged Heart

22/08/2026

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