visitor attractions of brampton...
Open Book Visitor Guiding
Explore the history, wildlife, farming and geology of the area around Hadrian's Wall, and discover some surprising secrets of the Wall on board Hadrian's Wall Bus (AD 122) - see timetable for dates and times.
Friendly, knowledgeable guides.
Solway Aviation Museum
Collection of aircraft, artefacts and displays, including a DeHavilland Vampire, Sikorsky helicopter and BA Nimrod. Sit in the cockpit of an Avro Vulcan bomber, discover Britain's part in the space race with the testing of the Blue Streak rocket and take a nostalgic journey back to wartime Cumberland. Airport fire section and replica tower control desk. Admission charge.
Slack House Organic Farm
This organic working farm specialises in producing Birdoswald cheese, a traditional ‘Ayrshire sweet-milk' cheese derived from milk produced by the farm's Ayrshire cows. Cheese making takes places every Sunday (and on other days by prior appointment). Outside, a self-guided trail passes through areas of conservation interest on the farm. Tearoom serving delicious meals using home-produced lamb and beef and locally grown organic vegetables.
Geltsdale Brewery
The recently opened Geltsdale Brewery, housed in the former brewery buildings, produces a range of traditional real ales. Brewery tours for small groups, including a chance to sample all the ales.
Cumbria Cottage Farm Shop & Tearoom
Cumbrian Cottage ice creams are made here using milk from the farm's dairy herd, including unusual flavours such as almond butter toffee, Turkish delight and Hokey Pokey (vanilla with cinder toffee). The farm shop has an extensive range of cheeses, chutneys, preserves and fresh vegetables. Tearoom.
