Coniston
Coniston is very much in the news this year as Donald Campbell’s famous jet hydroplane Bluebird K7 has now returned to its spiritual home and is on display at The Ruskin Museum.
Ruskin Museum
The Ruskin Museum tells The fascinating story of Coniston in an award-winning style, and is now also home to Bluebird, Donald Campbell’s iconic hydroplane. Discover more: ruskinmuseum.com
Venue Details:
Entrance Fees: Group rates available.
Parking for Coaches: Places available at Coniston Boating Centre (Lakeshore Car Park). Pay & Display.
Contact: Tel: 015394 41164
Email: information@ruskinmuseum.com
Facilities: Toilets and gift shop.
Road links: J6 of M6, A590 (direction Ulverston). At Greenodd turn right A5092 then A5084 for Coniston.
Brantwood
Brantwood, The Home of John Ruskin
Discover the world of John Ruskin at Brantwood, a historic house and vibrant centre for the arts on the shores of Coniston Water. Explore the character of its famous resident through displays and activities in the house, gardens, and estate. Discover more: www.brantwood.org.uk
Venue Details:
Entrance Fees: Discounted house and garden tickets are available for groups of 10 or more people.
Parking for Coaches: Free coach parking or your guests can access Brantwood via Coniston Launch Services or The Steam Yacht Gondola.
Contact: Tel: 015394 41396 Email: hello@brantwood.org.uk
Facilities: Toilets, café and gift shop on site.
J6 of M6, A590 (direction Ulverston). At Greenodd turn right A5092 then A5084 for Coniston.
Road links: J6 of M6, A590 (direction Ulverston). At Greenodd turn right A5092 then A5084 for Coniston. Follow the signs for Brantwood from the village of Coniston.
Holker Hall
On route to Coniston there is an option add a visit to Holker Hall & Gardens.
Home to the Cavendish family, and never sold throughout its 400-year history, Holker Hall is set amidst 25 acres of woodland and gardens. Your guests can explore the Victorian country house at the heart of the estate, with its NeoElizabethan architecture and fascinating interiors; and then wander the extensive gardens.
Venue Details:
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm (Hall 4pm). Allow two hours for a visit to house and gardens. Entrance Fees: Special rates for groups of 12 or more. Free entry for organiser and driver.
Parking for Coaches: Free parking with dedicated parking area for coaches. Personal welcome by a member of the Holker team, who will board the coach to welcome you, plus issue your tickets and leaflets on arrival
Contact: Tel: 015395 58328 or email info@holker.co.uk
Facilities: Toilets, café and gift shop on site.
Road links: Follow the A590 in the direction of Ulverston and at Haverthwaite exit left and follow signs for Holker. Holker advise drivers not to take the route to the hall via Grangeover-Sands because there is a sharp turn over a bridge at Flookburgh, which is difficult for coaches.
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The Let’s Go Culture project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is supported by Westmorland & Furness Council. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus