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Things to do in Coniston, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Coniston, United Kingdom including Brantwood, Tarn Hows, Donald Campbell's Grave, John Ruskin's Grave, St. Andrew's Church, Coniston - Walna Scar Car Park.
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1. Brantwood
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4.5 based on 452 reviews
The former home of artist and writer John Ruskin is perched high above Coniston Water. Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin and the last 28 years of his life spent at Coniston. Filled with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures, the house retains the character of its famous resident. Famous as a writer, artist and social reformer, many great thinkers have been influenced by Ruskin’s ideas. Brantwood remains a place of inspiration. Displays and activities in the house, gardens and estate reflect the wealth of cultural associations with Ruskin’s legacy – from the Pre Raphaelites and the Arts and Crafts Movement to the founding of the National Trust and the Welfare State. With its many contemporary exhibitions, concerts, courses and special events, together with its education work in the wider community, Brantwood continues in the Ruskin tradition today.
Reviewed By J0hn_H720 - London, United Kingdom
Booked months ago, as a delayed birthday present. Well worth the wait. In the Eyrie at the top of the main house. Well appointed and large rooms and really warm. Good kitchen with all the equipment you could need to self cater. Or take a shirt trip and sample the pleasures of Coniston. Stunning views over the lake with wonderful walks. Plus John Ruskin. What more could you want? Well we got this weekend craft market. Really good stuff, a number of presents, Christmas and otherwise, purchased. Weekend so good, plan to do it in 12 months time!
2. Tarn Hows
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4.5 based on 1,327 reviews
Stunning Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular (1¾ miles) walk through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk and picnic, or to begin your wider Lake District countryside adventure. There are also rare Belted Galloway cattle and sturdy Herdwick sheep grazing by the tarn. There is a mobility scooter available for use for those who are less able to get around the Tarn.
Reviewed By borrum - London, United Kingdom
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter, the circular walk around Tarn Hows offers a panoramic view of beautiful wooded countryside, magnificent hills and valleys, and the glistening waters of the tarns.
3. Donald Campbell's Grave
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By A7774IYsues - Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
What a beautiful final resting place for Donald Campbell in a quiet cemetery. So peaceful. Such a beautiful headstone with the Bluebird on it. It's so calm and peaceful just to stand there and admire the grave of such an incredible man
4. John Ruskin's Grave
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
A short distance from the Ruskin Museum, where you will see models of the gravestone, is Ruskin's grave itself - not to be missed for any architectural or art historians who have read his work and are aware of his importance. It is interesting that it is a Celtic cross - a form that was also adopted many years later for the war memorial in the churchyard.
5. St. Andrew's Church
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ellenalexandrias - Sunderland, United Kingdom
A lovely church. Tranquil, historic and with a spiritual feel. Really enjoyed this little church. John Ruskins grave in graveyard. A humble man who preferred his Coniston home rather than London Westminster Abbey.
6. Coniston - Walna Scar Car Park
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1.5 based on 2 reviews
