Tarn Hows and the Monk Coniston Estate is a fantastic place for an educational visit. The rich history and wildlife interest of the Estate, with new facilities and resources, make it an ideal focus for visiting groups.
This picturesque site has:
- An information room with educational displays
- Toilet facilities
- High quality paths on a circular route around the Tarn
To make the most of your visit why not download some of our educational fact sheets about Tarn Hows. The fact sheets give you an introduction to Tarn Hows and the wider Monk Coniston Estate, giving photographs, maps and key facts on five different topics.
The fact sheets cover the following topics and a can be printed out as two sides of A4:
- About the National Trust
- Conservation Case Study
- About the History of Tarn Hows
- About Land Management
- About Natural History and Geology
There are National Trust ‘Tracker Packs’ available to borrow at Tarn Hows to enhance your visit. The Tracker Packs are educational activity packs that you can take with you on your walk. They contain a variety of practical activities and information about the trees you’ll see on your walk, and include a map for you to follow, there’s even a pair of children’s binoculars for spotting wildlife. The Tracker Packs are available from the National Trust landrover in the Tarn Hows main car park (daily between March and October from 10am to 4pm). |
| The Monk Coniston Tree Trail provides a great way to explore the exotic tree collection in Monk Coniston Hall grounds, near Coniston village. Pick up your copies of the Tree Trail from the Coniston Tourist Information Centre in Coniston village. |
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