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Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin from 1872 until his death in 1900 - it became an intellectual powerhouse and one of the greatest literary and artistic centres in Europe. Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, Marcel Proust and Frank Lloyd Wright can all be numbered amongst Ruskin's disciples.
The house is filled with Ruskin's drawings and watercolours, together with much of his original furniture, books and personal items. Each year there is a special exhibition. Brantwood enjoys the finest lake and mountain views in England and there is no other house in the district with such a diversity of cultural associations.
Explore the 250 acres of gardens, pastures, ancient woods and high moors. Walk among the beautifully scented azaleas and bluebells or marvel at the magnificent views. Stroll gently among the flowers of the lower gardens, walk vigorously to Crag Head or bring a book to enjoy under your favourite tree. Rediscover the path through Purgatory in Ruskin's experimental Zig-Zaggy garden and watch the restoration of the great Victorian viewing terrace with its superb mountain scenery. Learn more about these and many other projects in the Linton Workroom and discover the changing faces of this extraordinary and dynamic garden.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
High Season: 14th March to 13th November Daily 11.00am - 5:30pm.Low Season: 14th November to 12th March 2006 Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am - 4:30pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
House and Gardens: Adult £5.50 (Group rate £4.50); Student £4.00 (Group rate £3.00); Child £1.00 (age 5-15); Family £11.50.Garden and Severn Studio: Adult £3.75 (Group rate £3.00); Family Garden £8.00. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Windermere Lake Cruises
(6 Miles)*
Windermere Lake Cruises is the principal visitor attraction in Cumbria and is rated amongst the top ten in England. |
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Windermere Steamboats and Museum
(6 Miles)*
The Windermere Steamboats and Museum have a unique collection of Lake Windermere's nautical heritage in a beautiful and tranquil lakeside setting. |
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Rydal Mount and Gardens
(6 Miles)*
Rydal Mount, in the heart of the Lake District, retains a lived-in, family atmosphere and has seen little change since Wordsworth and his family came to live there in 1813. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Langdale Hotel and Country Club
(5 Miles)*
The Langdale Hotel & Country Club is set amongst 35 acres of Woodlands featuring tarns, waterfalls and a working waterwheel against a backdrop of the Langdale Pikes. |
The Waterside Hotel
(5 Miles)*
Set in several acres of beautiful gardens and grounds on the shore of Lake Grasmere, this elegant Victorian hotel is set in the heart of the Lake District National Park with impressive views of the Lakeland fells yet still within easy reach of the M6. |
Storrs Hall
(6 Miles)*
Storrs Hall is an elegant Georgian mansion situated in 17 acres of landscaped grounds on the shores of Lake Windermere. |
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