Talkin Tarn Country Park
Talkin Tarn Country Park is a garden, park & outdoor in Cumbria, England. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Free entry Council listing: tarn near Brampton CA8 1HN with sailing and canoeing, a café and an unfenced play area for ages 0-12. |
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| Best time to go | Dry days; mornings are quietest. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages Play area for 0-12s (not fenced). |
| If it rains | Outdoor: pick dry days |
| Food | Café by the tarn. |
| Money saver | Free or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic. |
| Top tips | Lake near Brampton with a walk round the tarn, play area, sailing and canoeing, and a café. |
| What to pack | Wellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
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