Ruskin Museum Museums
There has been a Ruskin Museum in Coniston since 1901, when W. G. Collingwood, a local artist and antiquarian who had been Ruskin's secretary, set it up both as a memorial to Ruskin and a celebration of the area's heritage. Therefore, although the museum has a Ruskin collection, there are also exhibits relating to the coppermines, slate, geology, lace, farming and Donald Campbell.
Inspiring as well as educational, the museum has additional folders of information to complement the collection. THERE REALLY IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE !!
We also do our own guided walks on a wide variety of themes from the Coniston Coppermines to Donald Campbell. These are either on preset dates or can be booked by groups/organizations on a date that suits you. Please click the MUSEUM GUIDED WALKS link for detailed information. .
Attraction Details
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AddressThe Institute, Yewdale Rd, Coniston, Lancashire, LA21 8DU
Opening times10.30am - 3.30pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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The Yewdale Inn
The Yewdale Inn is a situated in the centre of Coniston, within the Lake District National Park. Built of local stone and slate in 1896, the property was once part guest house, part bank..
The Black Bull Inn
Featuring exposed stone walls, oak beams, and a cosy log-burning stove, this inn was built around 400 years ago and features free Wi-Fi and free parking on site..
Meadowdore Cafe B&B
Located in the lakeland village of Coniston, Meadowdore Cafe B&B offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Coniston Ferry Landing? and the iconic Coniston Water are both just 3 minutes drive away..
Lakeland House
Situated in the Lake District National Park, Lakeland House offers comfortable and contemporary accommodation, with leather, solid oak, and pine furnishings..
YHA Coniston Holly How
YHA Holly How offers dormitory-style accommodation in Coniston, a 10-minute drive from Hawkshead, Ambleside. It has a games room, a restaurant serving evening meals, and offers free parking on site..
Waterhead Hotel
Next to Coniston Water, Waterhead Hotel has lawns running down to the lake shore and a restaurant with spectacular mountain views. The centre of Coniston is a 2-minute walk away..
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