Evening sail to Brantwood
A stylish way to attend the outdoor theatre: sail across the water on Coniston via the Gondola to Brantwood.
- Booking advisable
Make an evening of it and experience the nostalgia of the bygone age of steam on an evening service to Brantwood for the theatre performance of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Performed in the great outdoors by Illyria, prepare for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue and things that go ‘grrrr’ in the night!
On 20 August, the Gondola will drop you off with plenty of time to pick a good spot and will pick you up once it's finished. You'll need to buy tickets for the theatre separately, please go to Brantwood's website at brantwood.org.uk.
Timetable for evening sail: Gondola leaves Coniston at 1715 Arrives at Brantwood at approx. 1735 Leaves Brantwood at 2050 Arrives back at Coniston at approx. 2105
If you're a National Trust member, there's a 10% discount on your tickets.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult National Trust member | £7.20 |
| Adult Non-National Trust member | £8.00 |
| Child Under 5 years | £0.00 |
| Child National Trust member | £4.50 |
| Child Non-National Trust member | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
You'll find the Gondola moored on Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AN.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
Please note that there is a ramped gangway onto the boat and one step to the entrance with a handrail. There is an access statement on Gondola's webpage or email sygondola@nationaltrust.org.uk.
- Other
Please see Brantwood's website for more details on accessibility and other details you might need to know. Listed here is Gondola specific info. Please note there are no toilets onboard. The nearest car park is run by the Lake District National Park. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on board on the outer decks.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Days: free tour of the Steam Yacht Gondola
A free, special event for Heritage Open Days. Hop aboard and explore the Steam Yacht Gondola. Plus, you’ll hear about its history as one of the world's first 'package holidays' and experience a short demonstration of its manoeuvrability on the water.