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    Gondola
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    Gondola
    Pier Cottage, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AJ
    Telephone: 015394 41288
    Shop  Picnics  Events  Functions  1980 
    Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water
    • The National Trust's only passenger carrying steam yacht
    • A unique craft, marrying a Venetian gondola with Victorian steam technology
    • Stunning backdrop of Coniston Fells in the heart of the Lake District
    • Opportunities for private hire and personalised events

    What's new this year
    Gondola will be calling at Monk Coniston jetty on certain days, enabling visitors easy access to the recently opened footpaths through the Monk Coniston Estate, linking Coniston Water to Tarn Hows. See website for details of guided walks combined with a cruise on Gondola

    Points to noteCharge inc. NT members. All sailings are weather permitting. No WC on board, nearest WC at Coniston Pier

    Opening arrangements
     20 Mar–31 Oct 08 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    Steam yacht Gondola sails from Coniston Pier daily, weather permitting. Last sailing at 4. The National Trust reserves the right to cancel sailings and special charters in the event of high winds. In the event of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, private charters or unforeseen operational difficulties, every reasonable effort will be made to inform the public. Piers at Coniston and Brantwood (not NT). Last admission 30mins before closing

    Contact details

    015394 41288
    Fax: 015394 41962
    Email: gondola@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    Standard Admission Round trip: £6.50, child £3.30, family £16.30. Groups £5.20. Timetable on application and published locally. No reduction for NT members as Gondola is an enterprise and not held solely for preservation. Groups and private charters by prior arrangement; tel. in office hours. Discount vouchers available for Ruskin Museum and Brantwood House. Gondola passengers can disembark at Brantwood House


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