Coniston
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Coniston is a picturesque lakeside village in the Lake District National Park. Coniston sits next to Coniston Water, the Lake District's third largest lake is the home to many attempts at the world water speed record. Sir Malcolm Campbell first broke the record on the lake in 1930 and his son Donald successfully broke the record four more times before his last attempt ended in disaster, crashing fatally at 300mph. The lake and its surroundings is also the inspiration for Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons - whilst Coniston's other major literary connection is as the long term home of John RuskinSee
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phone: +44 1539 441396address: Coniston, LA218ADImpressive lakeside property that was home to John Ruskin; today opened to the public as a museum. Brantwood runs a number of courses, including art workshops and gardening courses, and holds regular events and exhibitions. There are extensive gardens and the Jumping Jenny restaurant with elevated terrace looking over Lake Coniston. Also available is a self catering holiday apartment within the house (see "Sleep").
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phone: +44 1539 441164address: LA21 8DUMuseum celebrating the life and works of John Ruskin. Also has a section devoted to the Campbell's record breaking attempts
Coniston Boating CentreElectric & rowing boat hire
Do
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phone: +44 1539 432733address: Coniston Pier, Lake Road, LA21 8ANTour the lake on the steam yacht Gondola
- Climb the Old Man of Coniston
Eat
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The Black Bull
phone: +44 15394 41335address: 1 Yewdale RdThis is a 17th-century inn and restaurant. The Bluebird Cafe
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phone: +44 1539 449025address: Brantwood, Coniston, LA21 8AD
The Crown Inn
Harry's Bar
Holland's Cafe
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phone: +44 15394 41224address: Bowmanstead
The Sun Inn
The Yewdale Hotel
Sleep
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phone: +44 15394 41396address: Coniston, LA21 8AD