Coniston is spoilt for choice with many of its cafes and restaurants having beautiful lake vistas, or are even sited by Lake Coniston itself. How about sitting on a cosy sofa in a Farmhouse tearoom overlooking the lake, or take your coffee, or perhaps something more substantial, on a café terrace, with unrivalled views across the Lake.
Why not visit the famous Ruskin Museum? Set in the heart of Coniston Village, The Ruskin Museum tells the fascinating ‘Story of Coniston’ and the many heroes that have lived and worked here.
New for 2024 - BLUEBIRD K7 has returned to Coniston after 23 years and is on display in The Bluebird Wing.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
Please Note This is an aditional cost of £23.50
Cruise around Coniston Water on the Steam Yacht Gondola! A full water cruise on the lake, lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes.
The full Lake cruise is the final sailing of the day, setting off at 13.45 from Coniston Pier.
First you will head down to the tranquil southernmost point of Coniston Water. On the way, hear about Gondola's long history and association with Coniston, from her Victorian heyday to her rescue, rebuild and relaunch 40 years ago.
Settle down, relax and enjoy the fantastic views and occasional commentary from the crew. Immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the Gondola sailing experience. You’ll find yourself comforted by the rythmic tapping of the steam engine. Visit the engine room which is open to view and hear from the engineer about the operation of Gondola.
Returning along the east shore there'll be enough time to hear about Donald Campbell and his pursuit of the world water speed record, as well as the legacy of John Ruskin's work and his life at Brantwood.
Hear about Arthur Ransome, the author of Swallows and Amazons, and you'll get to view Wild Cat Island and other landmarks such as Beckfoot, Holly Howe and the Amazons’ boathouse, made famous by his world-renowned book.
Travel the full length of Coniston in 1 hour 40 minutes, finishing back at Coniston at 15.25.