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90 minutes
A comprehensive talk about the speed record attempts on Coniston Water from the late 1930's to the mid 1960's and also covering recent events.
Our 90 minute cruise follows the route of the heroic Campbell's concentrating on Donald's last, fatal bid to better 300mph on water.
Adult: £20.50 reduced to £17.43 if booked online.
Child (5-15yrs): £8.00 reduced to £6.80 if booked online.
Under 5s free
These cruises are by way of a tribute to Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell who did so much to promote the cause of Great Britain in the field of world speed records. We follow the history of the Campbells’ attempts on the lake and identify the important locations on Coniston Water associated with them. In particular we concentrate on the fateful attempt by Donald Campbell to better 300mph during the winter of 1966/7.
Pier Cottage was where Bluebird was kept during most of the record attempts and it was from here that Donald Campbell set out on the morning of the tragic accident.
Tickets for the Campbells on Coniston cruise also allow you to travel on our red and yellow routes during the same day at no extra charge.
Coniston Boat Landings is a short stroll from Coniston village, via Lake Road, just beyond the Bluebird Cafe.
You can break your journey at Brantwood, a historic house once owned by John Ruskin. If you haven’t already booked for Brantwood, you can buy a discounted house entry ticket on-board the boat, although no ticket is required to visit the gallery and Brantwood Café (outdoor area looking out over the lake).
The Bluebird Café at the Coniston Boat Landings also offers an extensive daytime menu with glorious lake views.
