Activities at Steam Yacht Gondola

Private Charters and weddings on Gondola
Looking for a wedding reception, anniversary, birthday, retirement or corporate venue on the lake in Coniston? Gondola is a different kind of experience; a beautifully restored steam powered yacht available to hire as a private venue.

Gondola cruises for walkers
Take in the stunning scenery around Coniston by combining a cruise down the length of the lake with an energising 9.6km or 12.2km walk up onto the fells.

Head of the Lake Cruise
All aboard for the Head of the Lake Cruise with optional stop-off at Brantwood or Monk Coniston for a walk to Tarn Hows.

Steam into spring aboard Gondola in 2018
Find out what's happening aboard Steam Yacht Gondola this Easter and spring

A Victorian day out in Coniston
Make the most of your day out on Coniston and combine your cruise with a visit to Brantwood, the home of John Ruskin.

Sept 2018: Gondola ‘family’ reunion to mark ruby rebuild anniversary
A reunion of those connected to the rebuilding of Gondola 40 years ago met on board in September for some nostalgic reminiscing.

Groups are welcome on Steam Yacht Gondola
We'd like to welcome your group on board Gondola throughout our sailing year for a historic cruise on Coniston water. Advance bookings benefit from group rates and coach drivers' vouchers. Here's all the information you need to begin your booking.

Grand Victorian Circular Tour
Spend a day exploring the unique landscape of the Lake District by various modes of transport, in the traditional style of the Victorian era.

The Swallows & Amazons return
Hop on board Steam Yacht Gondola and experience the magic of Arthur Ransome's world of Swallows & Amazons. See real locations that influenced places in the book and see some of the film locations used for the new Swallows & Amazons movie.

Enjoy a cruise aboard Gondola this Autumn
Jump on board Gondola this Autumn and enjoy the array of spectacular colours around Coniston Water

Cruising into summer
Find out what's in store on Steam Yacht Gondola this summer.

Private charters
This beautifully restored, steam powered yacht is available for you to hire for your special event.

January 2018: Snowed under
It's all work, work, work over the winter

November 2017: One flag just isn't enough
Ever wondered what the different flags represent on Steam Yacht Gondola?

October 2017: Steam Yacht Gondola, or is it?
Why is it called 'Steam Yacht Gondola'?

Steaming into Autumn
Find out what's in store on Steam Yacht Gondola this autumn.

Steam Yacht Gondola Brantwood to Parkamoor trail
This Lake District walk starts and ends with a trip on Coniston’s famous steam-powered Steam Yacht Gondola, providing a perfect opportunity to view the area’s spectacular scenery from the water as well as from the fells during your walk.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Steam Yacht Gondola Lake Bank to Coniston
This beautiful walk is in two distinct parts. The first takes you up to 200m above sea level and the second part follows the lake shore path, and both have wonderful views.
- Moderate
- 4 hours
- 7.6 miles (12.2km)