Coniston Boating Centre
We're just half a mile from Coniston village on the shores of Coniston Water. There's parking, or arrive by launch. Our How to find us page has all the details.
See Coniston Water and the stunning fells that surround it…Glide with the swans across one of the Lake District’s most beautiful lakes in our near-silent covered boats. Find out more on Coniston Water map (PDF).
Special winter offers:
- Hire an electric self-drive boat - 2 hours for price of 1 on motor boats
- Bike hire - Hire a mountain bike or electric bike. Full day for the price of half a day!
- Free parking with hire
Things to do in summer:
- Hire an electric self-drive boat or rowing boat
- Hire a sailing dinghy or learn to sail
- Go canoeing or kayaking
- Hire a mountain bike or electric bike
- Picnic on the lake shore
- Check out other lake attractions like cafe, launches and adventure activities.
Book boats online
Online booking is available through the Freedom of the Lake District site. Just follow the instructions in the box below for prices and availability.
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Winter opening times
Open 10am - 3pm every day apart from Mondays and Tuesdays until the end of February 2012.
Closed 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31 December. Open from 4 January 2012.
Car park and facilities
There is a pay and display car park and also toilets.
Customer comments
‘Fantastic day out!’
‘The new Café is much better’
- 99 per cent of visitors said that they would recommend us to friends and family.
- 89 per cent of visitors were satisfied or very satisfied with their visit.
- 82 per cent of visitors thought that Coniston Boating Centre was good, or very good value for money.
Figures from summer 2011 customer feedback. Come along and find out for yourself!
Contact us
Coniston Boating Centre
Coniston
LA21 8EW
For more information, please call 015394 41366 or email us at conistonbc@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.