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The Ruskin MuseumQuality Assessed

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"Find out everything you could hope to know about Coniston’s history at this well-established museum close to the lake."

Overview

Although it’s named after John Ruskin, 19th-polymath and conservation pioneer, the Ruskin Museum also focuses on Arthur Ransome, author of Swallows and Amazons, and ‘Speed Ace’ Donald Campbell. As well as impressive displays on all three men and their connections to the lake, you can find out about the area’s mountains, copper-mining, folklore, lace-making and wildlife.

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Opening Times
Opening Times: 10am - 4.30pm Monday to Sunday inclusive . Winter hours 10am -2.30 Tuesday to Sunday .

Location

The Ruskin Museum, Yewdale Road, CONISTON, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

About the area

Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.

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Coniston Cumbria Visitor Attractions in Cumbria

The Ruskin Museum

The Ruskin Museum, Yewdale Road, CONISTON, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

01539 441164

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The Ruskin Museum

Quality Assessed

Assessed by

Assessor comments

"Find out everything you could hope to know about Coniston’s history at this well-established museum close to the lake."

Ratings & awards

Overview

Although it’s named after John Ruskin, 19th-polymath and conservation pioneer, the Ruskin Museum also focuses on Arthur Ransome, author of Swallows and Amazons, and ‘Speed Ace’ Donald Campbell. As well as impressive displays on all three men and their connections to the lake, you can find out about the area’s mountains, copper-mining, folklore, lace-making and wildlife.

Features

Facilities
Parking nearby
Opening Times
Opening Times: 10am - 4.30pm Monday to Sunday inclusive . Winter hours 10am -2.30 Tuesday to Sunday .

Location

The Ruskin Museum, Yewdale Road, CONISTON, Cumbria, LA21 8DU

About the area

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Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.

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Coniston Cumbria Visitor Attractions in Cumbria