This mountainside estate and former home of Victoria art critic and social reformer John Ruskin combines gardens and woodland. Much like the artist JMW Turner, Ruskin fell in love with the sublime Lakeland scenery, and his gardens reflect this passion.
Restoration over the past 30 years has added modern interpretations of Ruskin’s original ideas. These lovingly maintained gardens are designed to reflect the historical significant of plants in British culture. Highlights include bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas, as well as ferns, herbaceous planting and wildflowers. Woodland walks lead out onto the moorland above, offering wonderful mountain and lake views. Take the Steam Yacht Gondola across Coniston water to arrive in true Victorian style!
Check before you travel
Before setting off check the garden’s website or call direct, as opening details can vary and one-off restrictions may apply.
We advise checking the garden’s own website or calling them direct to ensure the published details are accurate, as opening times and restrictions may vary.
Always take your 2 for 1 card with you
Some gardens have pre-booking systems in place – take your 2 for 1 card with you to validate your booking.
If a garden offers both pre-booking and walk-up options, we recommend booking prior to your visit to avoid disappointment should the garden be busy.
Please don’t make multiple pre-bookings or share your 2 for 1 card – card misuse will invalidate your discount claim at the garden.
Using your 2-for-1 card at Brantwood Gardens
- One free entry with one full-paying adult
Opening details:
Open all year: 16 Mar-28 Nov, daily 10.30am-5pm; rest of the year, Wed-Sun, 10.30am-4pm. Closed 4 Jan-2 Feb
Entry prices:
Adults & seniors £7, under-16s free. Booking advisable – walk-up may also be available
