Brampton Gate

Local amenities

Residents will find excellent local amenities close to home, with a range of convenience stores and everyday services dotted around Brampton’s charming high street. Within one mile, residents will find a small supermarket, corner store, doctor’s surgery, day nursery, a family butchers and a quaint café. A handful of casual eateries can also be found within a short distance of Brampton Gate, including two traditional inn-keeper style pubs, serving hearty, homemade meals.

Eating and drinking

Brampton and nearby Huntington are home to a swiftly emerging restaurant scene, with everything from pavement cafés and family pubs to formal restaurants and stylish wine bars. Less than two miles from home, The Brampton Mill sits on the banks of the picturesque River Great Ouse, offering a rustic-chic setting to enjoy a blend of Mediterranean and British dishes. While, just a short drive away in Huntington, residents will find a wide range of global cuisines, including Turkish, Thai and Japanese, alongside scenic gastropubs and country taverns which feature seasonal menus and live music events.

Country parks and green spaces

The pleasant community of Brampton is home to a number of green spaces and parks, ideal for walkers, nature enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor sports. Within walking distance of the development, the Memorial Playing Fields feature five football pitches, a multi-use games area for tennis, basketball and cricket, as well as a large and popular skate park. Younger visitors will delight in the well-maintained play park, while the seating area and memorial gardens provide an ideal space to enjoy a picnic or a leisurely stroll.

Hinchingbrooke Country Park is another popular green space which is ripe for exploration. Boasting riverside walks, nature lookouts, outdoor gym equipment, a childrens play park and a café, this impressive park is just over 2.5 miles from Brampton Gate.

A further chance to enjoy the outdoors can be found at Brampton’s very own golf club, which boasts panoramic views of the Lake District mountains and the North Pennines, while Huntingdon Racecourse – recognised for its excellent facilities – is less than 1.5 miles from home.

Transport connections

Transport connections in the area are excellent, with good public transport options and easy access to the motorway network. The closest major roads are the A14, just 0.5 miles from Brampton Gate, and the A1, which is around 1.5 miles away. Brampton town centre is less than 1.5 miles away and Huntingdon can be reached within a 10-minute drive, while the major commuter city of Cambridge is located just 23 miles to the East.

For travel by train, Huntingdon Station provides regular connections to Horsham, Peterborough and London Kings Cross.