Brantwood’s Lakeside Wisteria is Chelsea Bound Brantwood’s Plant Heritage National Plant Collection of Wisteria (Dispersed) species and cultivars in partnership with Cumbria Wisteria (Fiona Butcher) is to be show-cased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May this year.
Date & Time:Tuesday 19th May 2026 - 12:00 AM - Saturday 23rd May 2026 - 12:00 AM
This May, the shores of Coniston Water will once again become the focus of international attention as visitors gather to witness the iconic Bluebird K7 and celebrate Donald Campbell’s legacy.
Date & Time:Monday 11th May 2026 - 12:00 AM - Sunday 17th May 2026 - 8:00 PM
Advanced booking essential.
The renovation of The Professor’s Garden is a long-term project aimed at restoring John Ruskin’s personal garden at Brantwood. Rooted in Ruskin’s philosophy of feeding the mind, body, and soul, the project will rejuvenate the garden using a thoughtful mix of heritage and modern plants.
Date & Time: Throughout All-year-round
Date & Time:Sunday 19th April 2026 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Admission Price:Adults: £20 SOLD OUT
Advanced booking essential.
The Annual Ruskin London Lecture Series is an ongoing tradition that celebrates the life, work, and legacy of the eminent Victorian art critic and social thinker, John Ruskin
OUTDOOR THEATRE BY ILLYRIA THEATRE COMPANY – Get ready for an enchanting summer filled with captivating performances against the backdrop of Brantwood’s picturesque lakeside meadow. Illyria are back for a world of classic literature and timeless tales brought to life by this esteemed theatre troupe.
The John Ruskin Mineral Collection. A new dedicated exhibition exploring Ruskin’s fascination with mountains, minerals and the world of geology.
We have been so proud of our fab comic Bloke’s Progress, the combined version of three fabulous comics written by Kevin Jackson and illustrated by Hunt Emerson. Both attended the Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October (with, of course, Bloke’s Progress). During the Festival, it was announced that Hunt Emerson was the winner of the Sergio Aragonés […]