Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: historic interiors.
- Additional amenities in this area include: A yacht tour around Coniston Lake.
- The most accessible entrance has steps.
- This entrance is Yacht side entrance.
- There is stepped access once inside.
- There is restricted headroom at this property.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: sensory packs.
- The sensory pack includes: ear defenders. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
Public Transport
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
- The nearest train station is Windermere.
- Take the train to Windermere - via 505 bus to Coniston, from Windermere station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using www.accessable.co.uk (opens new tab).
Parking
- This site does not have a car park.
- Nearby parking includes: an open air public car park.
- Coniston Boating Centre is the public pay and display car park nearest the Gondola jetty.
This is approximately 50 yards away from the jetty.
There are other pay and display car parks within Coniston Town Centre.
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Admissions
- At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: None.
- At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: None.
- At this location the following areas require payment from everyone (including National Trust members): There is a charge to get on the yacht. National Trust members get 10% off the fee.
- This site offers companion or carer discounts.
Generic
- Access along the jetty is mostly flat, which a few uneven wood tiles along the way.
- Access onto the yacht is via one clearly marked step with no handrails.
- Access on the boat is level towards the back of the boat, but access onto the lower deck and front of the boat is via steps.
- To access the lower deck, there are 5 marked steps with handrails on either side.
- To access the front of the boat, there are 4 unmarked steps with no handrails.
- Walkways are all under 120cm.
- There is bench seating on the yacht, with a seat height of 49cm at the lowest and 63cm at the highest.