Brantwood... and the Ruskin exhibition.

One of the many good things about living in Coniston and being a 'Friend of Ruskin's Brantwood" is that there it always gives us an option for a visit. Whether it's a beautiful day to wander around the gardens, or like today, dark and wet, when we can enjoy the house, exhibitions and cafe. Today we took the opportunity of catching up with an exhibition that we have been meaning to visit for a while. 'The Power Of The Hills: John Ruskin And Mountains' is an exhibition of his drawings and watercolours and runs until April 24th.
One of the best ways to arrive at Brentwood is across the lake from Coniston Boating Centre. Either by the Coniston Launch Company vessels, or The National Trust's SS Gondola, a restored, Victorian steam launch.

Brantwood, a place to warm the soul on dark days.

The Coniston Fells when the rain takes charge.

The view down Coniston Water from Brantwood is always interesting, no matter what the weather.

A beautiful house in a beautiful place.

If you enjoy a visit to Brantwood, make sure you visit the Ruskin Museum in the centre of Coniston. It is a fabulous museum of heritage, literature, nature and of course the Bluebird wing. Well worth a visit.