Coniston - Pure Inspiration...‘A wealth of art, a wealth of nature, a wealth of things to do’
Discover Coniston
On foot or by bike....enjoy a themed tour with a Cumbria Blue Badge guide taking in a cruise and visiting the Coniston attractions. Various dates throughout the 2012 season.
Details coming soon!
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The "Eyrie"
The “Eyrie” is a redevelopment of Brantwood’s top floor into a centre for learning, plus a stunning accommodation let.Read more >>
Leisure Courses
Brantwood is offering a wide range of courses open to all members of the public.Read more >>
New Family Activities
Did you know that rocks ring? Try your hand at playing a 21st century version of Ruskin's slate lithophone, on permanent display in the Linton Room at Brantwood.Read more >>
30/03/2012 - Scott Centenary Exhibitions
The Scott Centenary year sees Brantwood hosting two exhibitions this Spring:"Drawn to Antarctica 2005-2012" by artist Frances Hatch (30th March until 28th May 2012) and "With Scott to the Pole: The Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913" (6th April until 28th May 2012) in association with the Royal Geographical Society.
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Coniston is a blue and green slate traditional Lakeland working village, half as old as time, named in honour of a long-forgotten chieftain or 'king'.
The community nestles in the lee of The Old Man of Coniston - Wainwright compared the position as akin to Zermatt and The Matterhorn - and is surrounded by spectacular rugged crags and foaming waterfalls. Panoramic 'picturesque' views of lake and mountain can be enjoyed from Coniston Water.
Coniston lies in the heart of the real Lake District, and is one of the area’s hidden gems - well worth a visit.
Visitor Information
The community manages its own Tourist Information Centre
More information from South Lakeland District Council.
Accommodation
Coniston offers a wide variety of accommodation. Staff at the TIC can help you but here are some links below:
Coppermines Self-Catering Cottages
Cumbria Tourism
Activities
You can take part in all sorts of outdoor adventure activities in Coniston from rock-climbing to sailing and everything in-between.
If you would like to participate with some expert guidance, Summitreks are based in Coniston.
Try Lakedistrictoutdoors for more ideas.
Parking
There is coach parking on the main village car park, with overflow capacity (and an honesty box) in the school holidays at John Ruskin School in Lake Road. The School is happy to provide parking facilities, by prior arrangement, in term-time. .
Eating Out
There are several pubs offering excellent bar meals, and a range of cafes.
For a lakeside dining experience, try The Bluebird Cafe
Toilets
These can be found on the main car park, and between the bridge and the petrol station in the centre of the village.
Cash Points
The petrol station and the village Post Office have cash points , and Barclays Bank is open on Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays , and offers a shared banking facility.....
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The community nestles in the lee of The Old Man of Coniston - Wainwright compared the position as akin to Zermatt and The Matterhorn - and is surrounded by spectacular rugged crags and foaming waterfalls. Panoramic 'picturesque' views of lake and mountain can be enjoyed from Coniston Water.
Coniston lies in the heart of the real Lake District, and is one of the area’s hidden gems - well worth a visit.
Visitor Information
The community manages its own Tourist Information Centre
More information from South Lakeland District Council.
Accommodation
Coniston offers a wide variety of accommodation. Staff at the TIC can help you but here are some links below:
Coppermines Self-Catering Cottages
Cumbria Tourism
Activities
You can take part in all sorts of outdoor adventure activities in Coniston from rock-climbing to sailing and everything in-between.
If you would like to participate with some expert guidance, Summitreks are based in Coniston.
Try Lakedistrictoutdoors for more ideas.
Parking
There is coach parking on the main village car park, with overflow capacity (and an honesty box) in the school holidays at John Ruskin School in Lake Road. The School is happy to provide parking facilities, by prior arrangement, in term-time. .
Eating Out
There are several pubs offering excellent bar meals, and a range of cafes.
For a lakeside dining experience, try The Bluebird Cafe
Toilets
These can be found on the main car park, and between the bridge and the petrol station in the centre of the village.
Cash Points
The petrol station and the village Post Office have cash points , and Barclays Bank is open on Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays , and offers a shared banking facility.....
Read more >>
