Coniston Swallows and Amazons cruise
Enjoy a cruise for those who are familiar with the Swallows and Amazons stories! Arthur Ransome used many places around Coniston Water to populate the imaginary lake of his books. Enjoy this 90-minute cruise and discover these places including Wild Cat Island.
Of course, there is no lake exactly similar to the one that Ransome used for his children’s adventures, but he did use real locations for the places that he worked into his stories. On Coniston Water, you'll see Beckfoot, Holly Howe, Kanchenjunga, Wild Cat Island, the Amazons’ boathouse, and a host of other spots that Ransome used to create his fascinating world. Coniston Water was used as one of the filming locations for both the 1974 and 2016 films Swallows and Amazons.
Main features
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Why you’ll love this…
- Step into the world of Arthur Ransome and enjoy our 90-minute cruise of Swallows and Amazons
- See stunning views of the lake and the surrounding area
- Get a 15% discount from the standard prices when booking online
Important to know
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure at 4.30pm
- IMPORTANT: Get a 15% discount from the standard prices when booking online
- Your ticket allows you to travel on the red and yellow routes throughout the day at no extra charge
- Children under 5 go free
- Due to the historic nature of the vessels, a wheelchair can't get onto the boat. If people can walk down 3-4 steps with a handrail, the wheelchair can get to the side of the boat
- The things that may stop the cruise are: Wind speed too high (strong gale force) and lake level too high to get onto jetties after heavy rain/flooding
- Lake freezing over in winter
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 10 minutes before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Cruise
- Local guide
What’s not included
- Tips (optional)
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
Coniston Ferry Services Ltd
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