Brampton, Derbyshire

Brampton is an area in the west of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Originally a village separate from the town, it became absorbed into it over time due to urban sprawl. It is centred on Chatsworth Road, the main arterial road (A619) that connects the town with the Peak District and Manchester.The former village also gives its name to a civil parish, which is still outside the town. The civil parish includes the villages of Old Brampton and Wadshelf. Cutthorpe is a small village about 4mi north-west of Chesterfield with a village school, a butcher's shop and a small post office/grocery store, three public houses and two historic halls, forms part of the former parish of Brampton; the main road straggles through the village for three miles, reaching the Grange at its highest point, with commanding views all around. The parish also includes Eastmoor, the last hamlet encountered when going west on the A619 towards Bakewell. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 Census (including Wadshelf) was 1,201.EntertainmentThe Chatsworth Road area was known for the 'Brampton Mile.' This was a stretch of pubs, approximately a mile long, where a night out would include one drink in each bar. There are now fewer pubs in the area and many of the buildings have been demolished to make way for new businesses and housing development.In recent years the area has become known for its plethora of independent shops along Chatsworth Road. A number of new retail developments, notably 131 Chatsworth Road and the Hanger, have sprung up alongside well-established, traditional family businesses. The area has been loosely compared to Ecclesall Road in Sheffield.