Last updated on 29 October 08
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Brantwood Garden

Photograph © Brantwood Trust
Photograph © Brantwood Trust

Gardenvisit Editorial

John Ruskin, the critic, author and painter, lived here from 1872-1900 and made the garden. The site and the garden are romantic. Ruskins Seat, a stone seat in the woods, was a place for gloomy contemplation. But for the association with Ruskin, the garden is un-remarkable.

Address - Coniston, Cumbria, England, LA21 8AD
Opening times - All year. Mid March to mid November open daily 11am to 5.30pm. Mid November to mid March open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 4.30pm.
Admission - Adult House & Garden £5.95, Garden only £4.00
Website - Visit the Brantwood Garden website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by John Ruskin

John Ruskin

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

The Derby Arms (15km away)
From £50.00 to £85.00
Beech Hill House B & B (16km away)
From £80.00 to £90.00
The Bridge Inn (17km away)
From £66.50 to £154.00
Grange Hotel (18km away)
From £110.00 to £300.00
Cumbria Grand Hotel (18km away)
From £40.00 to £130.00
The Lymehurst (18km away)
From £40.00 to £180.00
Graythwaite Manor Hotel (18km away)
From £25.00 to £199.99
Hampsfell House Hotel (18km away)
From £44.00 to £90.00

Nearby Gardens

Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

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Brockhole Garden (9km away)
Holehird Gardens (10km away)
(5.0/5)
Stagshaw Garden (10km away)
Dove Cottage (12km away)
Rydal Mount Garden (12km away)
(4.0/5)
Sizergh Castle Garden (17km away)
(3.7/5)

Nearby Garden Nurseries

Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Muncaster Castle (17km away)
Cath's Garden Plants (17km away)
(4.5/5)
Beetham Nurseries (21km away)
Summerdale Garden Nursery (23km away)

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