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Tourist Information on Coniston
The village of Coniston, close to Coniston Water, was a mining settlement from Tudor times and prospered with the extraction of copper from the Old Man of Coniston overlooking the village.
John Ruskin, the Victorian philosopher, bought Brantwood house to the east of Coniston Water in 1871 and declared that the view of the Old Man of Coniston was 'the best in England'. Ruskin lived here for 27 years and when he died the Ruskin Museum became the village's memorial to him.
A popular village in the summer.
Coniston has a Tourist Information CentreWhat to see - Coniston Tourist Attractions To Visit
Museums
Ruskin Museum, Coniston LA21 8DU
Find out about John Ruskin. Ruskin Museum information
Where to stay in Coniston
Hotels
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Tilberthwaite Avenue Coniston LA21 8ED MAP In the charming Lake District village of Coniston, less than 0.5 miles from Coniston Water, The Crown Inn has a relaxed pub and bright rooms. Guests have free membership to a local health club with a pool. More Information and Book ... |
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Hawkshead Road Coniston LA21 8AJ MAP Next to Coniston Water, Waterhead Hotel has lawns running down to the lake shore and a restaurant with spectacular mountain views. The centre of Coniston is a 2-minute walk away. More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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Far End Coniston la21 8dd MAP YHA Holly How offers dormitory-style accommodation in Coniston, a 10-minute drive from Hawkshead, Ambleside. It has a games room, a restaurant serving evening meals, and offers free parking on site. More Information and Book ... |
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Tover Coniston LA21 8BB MAP With incredible mountain views, this traditional, family-owned guest accommodation has a real log fire and wooden beams in its cosy bar and restaurant. More Information and Book ... |
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Tilberthwaite Avenue Coniston LA21 8ED MAP Situated in the Lake District National Park, Lakeland House offers comfortable and contemporary accommodation, with leather, solid oak, and pine furnishings. Most of the modern rooms enjoy scenic views, and Coniston Water is just a 10-minute walk away. More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Coniston LA21 8ED MAP This impressive semi detached Victorian House is situated in the ever-popular village of Coniston, nestling below a dramatic hill known as ‘The Old Man of Coniston’. Sleeps up to 23 in 9 bedrooms. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 899.00-2754.00 More Information and Book ... |
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Coniston LA21 8ER MAP Just two minutes walk from the centre of Coniston, this modern terraced cottage offers first class accommodation in this popular Lakeland village. Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms. Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 212.00-492.00 More Information and Book ... |
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Coniston LA21 8DW MAP High Arnside is a semi detached barn conversion cottage on a working farm near to Coniston in the Lake District. The cottage sleeps six people and has one double bedroom, one twin room and one room with adult bunks as well as a family bathroom. Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: £340 - £766 a week. More Information and Book ... |
Days Out Near Coniston
Towns Near Coniston To Visit - straight line distance:
Bowness-on-Windermere (6.27 miles) Ambleside (6.28 miles) Windermere (6.83 miles) Ravenglass (13.48 miles)
Coniston Weather
Saturday 25th May
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-1°C Clear skiesSunday 26th May
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Area Telephone Code
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