Acorn Bank Watermill 2026
Cumbria
Steam Yacht – Gondola 2026
Full steam ahead for Gondola on Coniston Water by Paul Harris
The original 'Gondola', a re-built Victorian steam yacht, was first launched in 1859 and now, completely rebuilt by the National Trust, gives passengers the chance to sail in her sumptuous, upholstered saloons.
Contacts
Operator: National Trust
Address: Coniston Pier Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AN
- Telephone: 03442 491 895
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Sailings: Tue-Thu, Sat Apr-Oct. Visit website or facebook for details and advance booking.
Travel
- By Bus: Stagecoach 505
- By Rail: Foxfield (not Sun) / 10 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Part disabled access
Daily steam-powered cruises from Coniston pier, calling in at Brantwood (open to the public) for visits to John Ruskin's house and gardens and Brantwood licensed cafe. Disembark at Monk Coniston for walks to Tarn Hows taking in the world renowned arboretum and restored Victorian walled garden on the Monk Coniston estate.
Experience Days available – see advert on this website.
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