Coniston Boating Centre - How to find us
We're just half a mile from Coniston village on the shores of Coniston Water. There's parking, or arrive by launch.
Coniston Village and Coniston Boating Centre map (PDF)
Location map
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Car park and facilities
There is a pay and display car park and also toilets. Why not leave the car here, and make a day of it?
Pay and display prices
Payable every day 8am - 8pm including Bank Holidays
- Up to 2 hours: £3
- Up to 4 hours: £5
- All day: £7
- Weekly for this car park: £28
Car park tickets can be paid for by phone, credit card or cash at the machine. They are also available at the hut on the beach.
Coniston Launches
There are solar electric boats to seven jetties around the lake. Boats leave Coniston Boating Centre daily at half past every hour from 10.30am, with regular trips across to Brantwood. Special cruises include "Swallows and Amazons" and "Campbells on Coniston". More details on Coniston Launch (opens in new window).
Steam yacht 'Gondola'
This rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht will transport you back to an era of peace and tranquillity. It sails every day (weather permitting) with round trips taking approximately 45 minutes from Coniston Boating Centre, calling at Brantwood jetty. Read more on National Trust's Gondola on Coniston (opens in new window).
Buses
Coniston village is linked to various towns and villages by bus, with extra services in the summer. Then it's just a half mile amble to the lakeshore and Coniston Boating Centre. Check out the best bus for you on Cumbria County Council bus timetables (opens in new window) or take advantage of the Cross Lakes Experience for travelling without a car. Look out for Coniston Pier on the map!
Contact us
Coniston Boating Centre
Coniston
LA21 8EW
For more information call 015394 41366, or email us at conistonbc@lakedistrict.gov.uk