BRANTWOOD - A PARADISE OF ART & NATURE
Our gardens, The Treasury, the Studio and Terrace Cafe reopen on the 12th April
The House is due to reopen on the 17th May
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.
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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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Beyond Lakeland by Helen Fryer
12th April - 12th June 2021
An exhibition of landscape paintings inspired by walking her dog in all weathers throughout...
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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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Creative writing retreat with Pippa Little and Geraldine Green
Now moved to Monday 10th – Thursday 13th October 2022 Come and join Pippa Little and Geraldine Green on a 4-day residential poetry course at Brantwood. Brantwood is beautiful at any time of year and autumn in the…
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- RT @ConistonStone: George’s Big Polisher - cooled by water from Church Beck, running past our back door. #Cumbria #slate #LakeDistrict… https://t.co/Wa3bGJMc3O 3d ago
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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.