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Steam Yacht Gondola Cruises on Coniston

Address: Coniston Pier, Lake Road
Town: Coniston
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA21 8AN
Telephone: 015394 32733
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Opening Times: From 1st April to 2nd November 2012: Monday to Sunday: 11:00am - 4:45 pm
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Steam Yacht Gondola Cruises on Coniston
 
Coniston Pier,  Lake Road,  Coniston,  LA21 8AN.
 
015394 32733    |   Email    |   Website    |   Download 2012 Cruise Timetable
 

A visit to the Lake District is not complete without a trip on Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston. Gondola is a beautifully-rebuilt Victorian steam powered passenger yacht that sails on Coniston water from the beginning of April until the end of October each year. Managed by the National Trust, Gondola offers the most unique and relaxing sailing experience in sumptuous, upholstered saloons and is the perfect way to view Coniston's spectacular scenery.


The original Gondola was first launched in 1859 and has been completely rebuilt by the National Trust. Each journey involves a sail to Monk Coniston jetty at the north of the lake; then a walk through Monk Coniston garden and on to Tarn Hows. Or disembark at Brantwood and visit the home of the eminent Victorian art-critic, writer and water-colour artist John Ruskin.

Half-Lake Cruises on Gondola
 
Half-lake 45 minute cruises take place daily, calling in at Brantwood (25 minutes past the hour) and at Monk Coniston (35 minutes past the hour). You may break your journey and re-join Gondola on a later sailing. Retain your Gondola ticket and gain 50p off the adult house admission at Brantwood. Cruise fares: Adult £9.90; Child £4.90; Family: £24.70 (2 adults, 3 children)

 

 
 
Full-Lake Cruises on Gondola

 Wild Cat Island Cruises take place on Sundays from 2:00pm - 3:45pm. Enjoy a 'Swallows and Amazons' type adventure visiting all the landmarks connected to Arthur Ransome's famous story. With optional breaks at Parkamoor for walks, Brantwood or Monk Coniston.
 
Explorer Cruises take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00pm - 3:45pm. An opportunity to learn about Coniston's famous characters, Ruskin, Ransome, the Campbells etc.
 
Walkers Cruises take place on Saturdays from 11:00am - 12:45pm. This full-length cruise returns via Parkamoor jetty on the east shore with some great walking opportunities. Walk up over the fell tops and catch a return sailing from Brantwood. Walking trails are available onboard.


All full lake cruise tickets Adult: £19.90; Child £9.90; Family £49.70 (2 adults & 3 children). Tickets can be purchased on board or book online and save 10%. All sailings are subject to weather conditions. - Download 2012 Timetable
 

 
 
Steam Yacht Gondola on Coniston
 
Coniston Pier,  Lake Road,  Coniston,  LA21 8AN.

Tel.  015394 32733   [email protected]   Website

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