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Brantwood

Coniston

Historic house museum, United Kingdom

Opening Open every day; House: 10.30 – 4pm; Gardens: 10.30 – 4.30pm; Terrace Cafe: 10.00 – 4pm

Price House & Gardens Ticket – Pay once visit all year for free! Adults £16.50, Students £13.75, Children (16 and under) FREE. £1.00 discount on presentation of your Gondola or Coniston Launch ticket.

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Age fit Children (16 and under) FREE; activities for all ages available.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Brantwood is the historic home of John Ruskin on the shores of Coniston Water, offering a house, gardens, cafe, shop, and events. The 250-acre estate features eight unique gardens and is a vibrant centre for the arts. Visitors can explore Ruskin's legacy through displays and activities in the house, gardens, and estate.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open every day; House: 10.30 – 4pm; Gardens: 10.30 – 4.30pm; Terrace Cafe: 10.00 – 4pm

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: House & Gardens Ticket – Pay once visit all year for free! Adults £16.50, Students £13.75, Children (16 and under) FREE. £1.00 discount on presentation of your Gondola or Coniston Launch ticket.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

CafeShopToiletsBaby-changing facilitiesDisabled facilitiesLearning resource areaFree daytime parking

Accessibility: Brantwood's car park is free of charge, but space is limited. Access is via the narrow East of Lake Road from Coniston Village, or by boat from Coniston boatlandings or Monk Coniston. The estate has steep paths accessed via steps. Public toilets include disabled facilities.
Parking: Free daytime parking for Brantwood visitors only; car park is free of charge, but space is limited.
Dogs: Dogs welcome on a lead in our gardens and the Terrace Cafe; help dogs are allowed in the house.

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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