BRANTWOOD - A PARADISE OF ART & NATURE
If you love the peace and tranquility of the Lake District, you will love Brantwood. Brantwood is a historic house, estate and vibrant centre for the arts on the shore of Coniston Water. It was once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer. Set in acres of stunning gardens and surrounded by magnificent views, Brantwood is a place to visit time and time again. A warm welcome awaits you! There is a lot to see and do; experience contemporary exhibitions around themes inspired by John Ruskin; visit his historic house; sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious coffee in our café or simply walk around our beautiful gardens. If you want to stay longer why not book into one of our holiday cottages?
Brantwood House and Gardens and The Terrace Cafe are now open every day 10.30am - 5.00pm
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BRANTWOOD - A PARADISE OF ART & NATURE
If you love the peace and tranquility of the Lake District, you will love Brantwood. Brantwood is a historic house, estate and vibrant centre for the arts on the shore of Coniston Water. It was once home to John Ruskin, England’s greatest art critic, thinker and social reformer. Set in acres of stunning gardens and surrounded by magnificent views, Brantwood is a place to visit time and time again. A warm welcome awaits you! There is a lot to see and do; experience contemporary exhibitions around themes inspired by John Ruskin; visit his historic house; sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious coffee in our café or simply walk around our beautiful gardens. If you want to stay longer why not book into one of our holiday cottages?
Brantwood House and Gardens and The Terrace Cafe are now open every day 10.30am – 5.00pm
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Midsummer Nights Dream
Tuesday 21st June 2022
OPEN AIR THEATRE BY ILLYRIA Five couples – three human, one fairy, and one...
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John Ruskin in the Age of Science
22nd April - 31st December 2022
Explore Lancaster University’s Ruskin Whitehouse Collection exhibited in London and the Lake District. Three...
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Brantwood is open all year: March - Nov Everyday 10:30am - 5pm
Dec - March Wed - Sun 10:30am - 4pm
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Pond Dipping with South Cumbria Rivers Trust
Tuesday 31st May 11.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.00-pm Come and find out what freshwater invertebrates live in Ruskin’s pond. The South Cumbria Rivers Trust team comprises a group of enthusiastic people who are dedicated to conserving…
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Garden & Estate
Come and stroll around Brantwood’s estate which offers magnificent views of Coniston Water and the Lakeland mountains beyond. There is a wealth of interest from fine and exotic rhododendron, spectacular spring and autumn colour, to ancient woodland and Ruskin’s own unique gardens.
During the high season there are regular guided garden walks. Our knowledgeable guides offer a real insight into Ruskin’s life
and ideas.