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Brougham Hall, a hidden historic gem, popular attraction and home to small but thriving creative businesses, near Penrith

With a mix of grant aid and personal investment, the newly formed Brougham Hall Community Interest Company (CIC)  bought the Hall in Dec 2024 from the Charitable Trust. We are six creative people with businesses at Brougham: Mary Chappelhow, Susan Clough, Isabella Lepri, Ellen Pogson, Sara Last and Chris Philips, supported by the local community.

The aim of the CIC is to save the Hall for the future and also put it firmly on the map as an important and beautiful historic asset and an expanding, vibrant, creative community.

The CIC is continuously fundraising with the aim of preserving this piece of History. The money raised will go towards  making  the Hall watertight, general maintenance, to make it sustainable, to offer more public events and increase the space for creative businesses. The list is endless, but we know that it is completely attainable and with your help we can make Brougham Hall a place for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

Ways to support our endeavour: Please visit, explore, learn and enjoy. Please tell your friends, bring your children, join our events, support our artisans, get involved and be part of the legacy.

Donations are very welcome and can be made on site or by clicking on the button below.

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Our History

Discover the history of Brougham Hall

Café

Relax and unwind with a coffee and a cake in our café

Our Artisans

Brougham is home to a community of artisans

A rare free to visit place with a few craft shops and a pottery. Nice cafe too. don't miss the chapel over the bridge, and an explore of the ruined Pele tower. settlements and free toilets too. this weekend was the annual ww2 thing which was quaint and very interesting.

Mike CreesGoogle Review

Lots of shops to explore and buy art crafts and pottery from. The potters/artists/cafe people are very kind and friendly. The carpark is reasonably sized so you should be able to park, if not park nearby. Its definitely worth a visit...

AnonGoogle Review

Considering it basically free entry- (donations welcome) it's worth a visit. The art/pottery/jewellery shops might interest you. The castle walls will entertain the kids. Dads will love the choice of beers to enjoy in the sun or under the tents if the weather isn't so good. Great for less abled as parking is as close as it gets. Best little coffee shop I have been to recently. Great service, choice of drinks hot and cold. Lovely cakes.

Fulst BaborGoogle Review

What a great place to visit. Lovely food and local craft shops inside ranging from pottery to handmade cards. FREE entry but do leave a donation. 2 car parks and one inside for ease of access. Will go back again.

Justin RossGoogle Review

I was delighted to find this spot it had a lot of history connected to it the buildings are very well looked after work is still going on to preserve the buildings, several small shops and restaurant with plenty seating both inside and outside to enjoy the weather

Cliff CairnsGoogle Review

Lovely spot to explore after a local walk along the Eamont to the henges, Arthur's Table and Maybrugh and visiting Brougham Castle. The craft shops are great places to look for gifts. The café is brilliant and can cater for gf and vegan diets. Their vegan cakes are amazing!

Jill StevensGoogle Review