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  • BRANTWOOD - A PARADISE OF ART & NATURE

    Our gardens and cafe will be re-opening on the 27th July

    Brantwood’s historical Lakeland estate comprises 250 acres, with remarkable gardens created by John Ruskin, his cousin Joan Severn and head gardener Sally Beamish. Beautiful in all seasons with spectacular views across Coniston water to the fells. At the estate’s heart are eight unique gardens which continue the many radical experiments in land management and horticulture which Ruskin began. Broadly divided into three areas – the northern and southern gardens which involve some walking uphill, and the lower gardens which are suitable for all. Unfortunatly the house will remain closed for the time being.

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  • BRANTWOOD - A PARADISE OF ART & NATURE

    Our gardens and cafe will be re-opening on the 27th July

    Brantwood’s historical Lakeland estate comprises 250 acres, with remarkable gardens created by John Ruskin, his cousin Joan Severn and head gardener Sally Beamish. Beautiful in all seasons with spectacular views across Coniston water to the fells. At the estate’s heart are eight unique gardens which continue the many radical experiments in land management and horticulture which Ruskin began. Broadly divided into three areas – the northern and southern gardens which involve some walking uphill, and the lower gardens which are suitable for all. Unfortunatly the house will remain closed for the time being.

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The Treasury

The John Ruskin Mineral Collection. A new dedicated exhibition exploring Ruskin’s fascination with mountains,...

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‘Water Essays’ by Frances Winder

22nd February - 6th September 2020

Frances’ work reflects the mood and atmosphere of landscape. Enjoying colour and vitality, but...

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Opening Times & Admission

Brantwood is open all year: March - Nov Everyday 10:30am - 5pm

Dec - March Wed - Sun 10:30am - 4pm

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Course

Still Life with Sally Bamber

A one day hands-on workshop to explore some techniques that Sally uses in still life painting.  Working in oils you will plan and draw your arrangement and objects with careful consideration to lighting.  Painting in the coach house…

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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.

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Bookings

Group bookings, self-catering accommodation, courses, weddings, venue hire…

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Weddings

Celebrate your special day at Brantwood overlooking Coniston Water.

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Brantwood is an independent registered charity - The Brantwood Trust Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AD enquiries@brantwood.org.uk Telephone: 015394 41396 Fax: 015394 41263