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Steam Yacht Gondola
About
PLEASE NOTE: 2021 season begins 12 April. (Not sailing on Fridays until 28th May 2021)
Float back to Victorian times as you indulge in a luxurious cruise on captivating Coniston water in this exquisite steam-powered craft.
Painstakingly rebuilt from the original Victorian ‘Gondola’, passengers can enjoy the silent gentle gliding motion combining their cruise with a visit to Brantwood House or disembarking at Monk Coniston jetty for a circular walk to Tarn Hows.
Full Lake cruises run daily and take in the full length of Coniston Water with lively commentary by the crew about Coniston’s famous connections.
Cruises commence from Coniston Pier from 10.45am, daily from April until the end of October. Please check National Trust Gondola Website for timetables and to book tickets.
Groups fares available for 15 or more when booked in advance.
There are no toilets on board. Public toilets including disabled facilities are available at the pier. Refreshments available at the Bluebird cafe. Pre-booking necessary for groups.
Guide prices:
North Lake Cruise (1 hr)
Adult £17 Child £8.50 Family £42.50
Request stops at Brantwood for house and gardens (not NT) and Monk Coniston
Jetty for walks to Tarn Hows (approx 3 hrs). Break your journey and re-join Gondola on a later sailing.
South Lake Cruise (1hr)
Adult £17 Child £8.50 Family £42.50
Enjoy an extended sailing aboard Gondola and soak up the atmosphere of this unique
steam yacht. Hear all about Coniston Water’s famous connections, with the option
to pre-order afternoon tea or the new ‘Steam & Cream’ hands-on experience - see
website for details.
Full Lake Cruise (1 hr 40 minutes)
Adult £23, Child £11.50, Family £57.50
Cruise to Lake Bank Jetty for walks at the southern end of Coniston Water
or Parkamoor Jetty for perfect picnics on the east shore. Download walks from National Trust Gondola website (OS map and compass recommended). Walkers can
re-join Gondola at Brantwood or Monk Coniston jetties on a later sailing. You can also
stay on board for the round trip if preferred (Full Lake ticket required).
Book Tickets
Opening Times
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Please see the National Trust website for the most recent up to date opening times as they are subject to change.
Guide Prices
Head of Lake Cruise (45 minutes)
Adult £11 Child £5.50 Family £27.50
Request stops at Brantwood for house and gardens (not NT) and Monk Coniston
Jetty for walks to Tarn Hows (approx 3 hrs). Walking leaflet available aboard. Break
your journey and re-join Gondola on a later sailing.
Full Lake Cruise (1hr & 45 minutes)
Adult £20.50 Child £10 Family £51
Enjoy an extended sailing aboard Gondola and soak up the atmosphere of this unique
steam yacht. Hear all about Coniston Water’s famous connections, with the option
to pre-order afternoon tea or the new ‘Steam & Cream’ hands-on experience - see
website for details.
Walkers Cruise
Adult £15, Child £8, Family £38
Cruise to Lake Bank Jetty (45 mins) for walks at the southern end of Coniston Water
or Parkamoor Jetty (55 mins) for the east shore. Walking leaflet available aboard or
download from our website (OS map and compass recommended). Walkers can
re-join Gondola at Brantwood or Monk Coniston jetties on a later sailing. You can also
stay on board for the round trip if preferred (Full Lake ticket required)51.
NT members note:
There is a 10% reduction on all scheduled round trip cruises on production of your current
membership card.
All sailings are subject to weather conditions - in windy weather please check that we are sailing on 015394 32733 or see tweets on our Twitter account.
Facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
Site Features
- National Trust Property
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
Awards
- Visit England
VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Road from Ambleside to Coniston. Coniston pier 0.5m through the village on road to Greenodd.The nearest railway station is Ulverston/Windermere, which is 13 miles away.
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