The Moat Well

When you visit Brampton, take a walk down to the Drying Green at the foot of the Moat and you’ll find water still flowing from one of the more curious features of this historic part of our town. This is the Moat Well.

Built into the foot of the hill, the well has a stone surround with a basin below, where water continues to flow before draining away. It is a distinctive feature of the Drying Green and is identified by name on official mapping of Brampton.

Interestingly, you may also come across a slightly different spelling. While official Conservation Area mapping names it “Moat Well”, it is recorded elsewhere as “Mote Well”. Both names refer to the same feature here at the foot of the Moat.

Exactly how old the structure is remains uncertain. While its original date and purpose are not recorded in the sources we have found, the Moat Well itself is well established as part of this historic area of Brampton.

The well remains a feature of the Drying Green today. In 2024, when Brampton Parish Council was considering locations for nature stations around the town, this location was recorded as “Moat drying green – adjacent to well”.

More than simply a patch of open green space, this small area at the foot of the Moat has several stories to tell. The Moat Well is one of them, with water still flowing through it today and another piece of Brampton’s past still visible in our town.

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Sources:
Cumberland Council, Brampton Conservation Area mapping
Brampton Parish Council, Property and Environment Committee, November 2024
Old Cumbria Gazetteer, Mote Well, Brampton

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Thank You for Discovering Brampton

As the summer season begins to draw to a close, we want to say a genuine thank you to everyone who has visited Brampton.

Thank you for choosing to spend some of your time in our town, for staying in our accommodation, eating and drinking in our cafes, pubs and restaurants, browsing our independent shops and discovering the history, countryside and attractions that surround us.

But summer ending certainly doesn't mean Brampton is closing its doors for the year. Far from it.

Autumn brings a different character to our town and the surrounding countryside. There are crisp days for walking, changing colours at Talkin Tarn and through Quarry Beck or Gelt Woods, historic places to explore and plenty of reasons to retreat somewhere warm afterwards for good food, coffee or a drink.

And when winter arrives, Brampton will still be here. Our shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and businesses continue throughout the year, there are events and entertainment to discover, and plenty of places to stay when you want to make more than a day of it.

So to everyone who discovered Brampton this summer, thank you. We hope you enjoyed our town and that we will see you again.

And to those who haven't visited us yet, don't think you've missed your chance.

Brampton isn't just for summer.

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One of Brampton's Most Elegant Buildings

When you visit Brampton, take time to explore Market Place, where you will find a striking example of early nineteenth century architecture.

Built in 1819 as The Mansion House for the Rev. Thomas Ramshay, Vicar of Brampton, the building is now Lawson Masonic Hall. It is Grade II listed for its special architectural and historic interest.

Its impressive entrance immediately catches the eye. Four classical Tuscan columns form a grand portico, while the entrance itself has a radial fanlight and sidelights set within a Venetian style surround. To the left of the portico, original sash windows with glazing bars also survive.

There is even more to discover beyond the front door. Historic England records a cantilever stone staircase with iron balusters and a curved mahogany handrail, decorative plasterwork, carved woodwork, internal window shutters and a marble fireplace among the building's surviving historic features.

The hall has opened its doors to the public on occasion, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see inside. One documented open day in 2018 invited the public to explore the hall and see the Masonic Temple.

So when you are exploring Brampton, take time to notice the buildings around you. More than two centuries of history can be found behind this remarkable entrance in our town.

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

Sources:
Historic England, National Heritage List for England, Lawson Masonic Hall
Cumbria Crack, Belted Will Masonic Lodge Open Day, 24 October 2018

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Before You Replace It, See If It Can Be Repaired

There is something very satisfying about seeing an item that appeared destined for the bin working again.

Brampton & Fellside Repair Cafe returns this month, bringing together local people who are willing to share their time, knowledge and practical skills to help others breathe new life into broken belongings.

It might be something you use every day, something that would be expensive to replace, or something you have kept simply because it means too much to throw away. Whatever the reason, repairing what we already own can save money, reduce unnecessary waste and sometimes preserve things that simply cannot be replaced.

There is a lovely community element to the Repair Cafe too. Skills that have been learned over many years are shared with others, problems are investigated together and something that arrived broken may just leave with a new lease of life.

So have a look in that cupboard, shed or drawer where the things waiting to be fixed tend to end up. The answer might be closer to home than you think.

Brampton & Fellside Repair Cafe returns to Brampton Community Centre on Saturday 26 September, from 1pm to 3.30pm.

The repair services available can vary each month, so check the Brampton & Fellside Repair Cafe Facebook page before your visit to see which services will be available on the day. https://www.facebook.com/bramptonandfellsiderepair

Why not make the Repair Cafe part of a visit to Brampton? Spend some time exploring our town while you are here, discover our independent shops, stop for something to eat or drink and see what else Brampton has to offer.

www.discoverbrampton.co.uk

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Specialist Care for Dogs in Brampton

Brampton is home to all sorts of specialist independent businesses, and Northwest K9 Hydrotherapy is one you might never know was here unless you needed it.

Based at Townfoot Industrial Estate, Northwest K9 Hydrotherapy is a specialist canine rehabilitation centre helping dogs with recovery, mobility and fitness. Its hydrotherapy facilities include an underwater treadmill, where the water level and treadmill speed can be adjusted according to the individual dog's needs.

Hydrotherapy can be used for dogs recovering from surgery or injury and those living with conditions including arthritis, hip and elbow dysplasia, cruciate ligament problems and spinal conditions. It can also be used simply for fitness and conditioning.

The centre is run by Teresa Hayes, a Level 5 qualified canine hydrotherapist who also holds certification in advanced underwater treadmill therapy and treatment. Every dog has an individual programme tailored to their needs, and dogs receiving hydrotherapy require veterinary permission before treatment begins.

It is another example of the variety of expertise and specialist services you can find right here in our town.

Northwest K9 Hydrotherapy Ltd, Unit 2E, Townfoot Industrial Estate, Brampton, CA8 1SW
www.northwestk9hydrotherapy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/northwestk9hydrotherapy/
07936 064486

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An Early Start at Off The Wall

When you are spending the morning exploring Brampton, there is always time to stop for something to eat.

Off The Wall has an Early Bird Special for anyone calling in before 11.30am. Sandwiches are £4, paninis and toasties £4.50, and their Off The Wall breakfast roll is £5.

There is plenty more on the menu too, including freshly prepared sandwiches, paninis and toasties, homemade scones and cakes, coffee and hot chocolate.

And when the Cumbrian weather behaves itself, there are tables and chairs outside too, perfect for sitting with a coffee and watching Brampton go by.

So why not arrive early, enjoy breakfast or a morning coffee at Off The Wall, then head out and discover our town?

Off The Wall, Front Street, Brampton https://www.facebook.com/offthewallweb

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Take to the Mic in Brampton

Fancy doing something a little different on a Friday night?

On the first Friday of every month, Open Mic Night starts at 8pm and the invitation is simple: all are welcome.

Whether you fancy getting up and performing yourself or would rather settle in with a drink and enjoy the entertainment, it is an opportunity to spend an evening in Brampton and see who takes to the stage. You never quite know what the evening might bring.

The event takes place at Brampton Conservative Club, right in the centre of town.

So when the first Friday of the month comes around, why not make an evening of it in Brampton?

Open Mic Night, Brampton Conservative Club
First Friday of every month from 8pm
All welcome

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A Recipe to Take Home from Brampton

There is always something new to discover when you wander around Brampton’s independent shops.

At Half Moon Wholefoods, that includes a regularly changing Recipe of the Week, giving customers a little inspiration for something different to make at home.

This week it is Maple Smoked Tofu, with a simple recipe using smoked tofu, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, paprika, chives and cornflour. Better still, you can pick up the ingredients you need while you are in the shop.

It is a lovely idea. Discover a new recipe, find the ingredients and take a little taste of your visit to Brampton home with you.

Look out for the Recipe of the Week board outside Half Moon Wholefoods when you are next exploring our town and see what is on the menu.

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