# Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This sprawling 165-acre lakeside retreat near Brampton offers families ancient woodlands and peaceful meadows to explore, with wheelchair access, an onsite restaurant and scenic walking trails around its stunning glacial waters. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/attractions/talkin-tarn-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Talkin Tarn Country Park Tarn Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1403988015310061274&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lesley Johnson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105347127385864191631) **In short:** Talkin Tarn Country Park is a park in Brampton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,232 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Talkin Tarn Country Park This sprawling 165-acre lakeside retreat near Brampton offers families ancient woodlands and peaceful meadows to explore, with wheelchair access, an onsite restaurant and scenic walking trails around its stunning glacial waters. ## What's nearby - Talkin Tarn Tea Rooms 200m away - Talkin Adventures 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Stephen Horsfield](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106992335709223976442/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely place indeed. Enjoyed walking here a few times. Parking is reasonable but the ice cream is priced ridiculously high although it was very good. · via Google [Sonia Freeman](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113693985515489377270/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely walk round the lake. Adviced not tonlet your dogs in the lake due to blue green algae. Lovley little cafe and toilets on site. Not well sign posted but it is a pay car park. · via Google [Heather Henderson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115956360704682222394/reviews) ★★★★★ Great country park and ready accessible loop around the tarn. My mum managed well on her mobility scooter and there were people pushing wheelchairs and pushchairs as well today. Dog friendly and a great little tearoom for ice cream! · via Google [Natalie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114819808867842211439/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice walk around the lake with tea room and playground for the kids. Walk around the lake took around 30min max. Worth visiting. Tea room is nice and dog friendly. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487d0f54e8f5fca3:0x137bf7a949763eda!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this country park offers beautiful views, well-maintained and accessible paths for walking, and various water activities like boat and kayak hire. They also highlight the convenient on-site cafe with delicious treats and clean, free-to-use toilets. Guests mention the reasonable parking fees and the peaceful, dog-friendly atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Tarn Road, Brampton, CA8 1HN [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.9213890%2C-2.7108739) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (2,232 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Brampton [More attractions in Brampton](https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/attractions) ★ 4.6 (2,232 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitcumbria.com/car/talkin-tarn/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [016977 3129](tel:0169773129) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Brampton **Postcode** CA8 1HN **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C6VW7CQ+HM [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487d0f54e8f5fca3:0x137bf7a949763eda!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487d0f54e8f5fca3:0x137bf7a949763eda!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487d0f54e8f5fca3:0x137bf7a949763eda!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Brampton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Talkin Tarn Country Park suits all ages. ### Is Talkin Tarn Country Park wheelchair accessible? Talkin Tarn Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Talkin Tarn Country Park? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Talkin Tarn Country Park? Call Talkin Tarn Country Park on +44 16977 3129. ## More near Talkin Tarn Country Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Blacksmiths Arms ★ 4.5 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/hotels/the-blacksmiths-arms) - [The Howard Arms ★ 4.5 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/hotels/the-howard-arms) - [Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/hotels/farlam-hall-hotel-restaurant) - [Scotch Arms Mews Bed & Breakfast ★ 4.8 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/hotels/scotch-arms-mews-bed-breakfast) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Tarn End Cottages 12 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/tarn-end-cottages-12-syk1074471) - [Tarn End ★ 5.0 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/tarn-end-ukc9302) - [Swallow Cottage 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/swallow-cottage-syk917515) - [Dove Cottage 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/dove-cottage-syk949797) ### Campsites nearby - [Chapel House Caravan Park ★ 4.1 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/chapel-house-caravan-park) - [Irthing Vale Caravan Park ★ 4.0 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/irthing-vale-caravan-park) - [Headswood On The Wall ★ 5.0 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/camping/headswood-on-the-wall) - [Camping at Banks ★ 4.9 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brampton/camping/camping-at-banks) ### Things to do nearby - [Solway Aviation Museum ★ 4.8 · 4.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/solway-aviation-museum) - [Pumpkin Picking at Walby Farm Park ★ 4.6 · 6.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/pumpkin-picking-at-walby-farm-park) - [Eden Rock ★ 4.8 · 8.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/eden-rock) - [Vue Carlisle ★ 4.2 · 9.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/vue-carlisle)