Campbells on Coniston cruise
Pier Cottage - the slipway
Our launch M.L. Ruskin bearing Campbell's coffin back from the crash site to his burial in Coniston on 12 Sept 2001
A comprehensive talk about the speed record attempts on Coniston Water from the late 1930s to the mid-60s, also covering recent events. Our 90 minute cruise follows the route of the heroic Campbells, concentrating on Donald's last, fatal, bid to better 300mph on water.
when?
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 May to 26 September: 4.40 pm.
how much?
Adult: £15.50
Child: £7.75
Family (2 adults, 3 children): £31.00
Booking recommended - please use the booking
form.
more information
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.
booking form
To reserve places on a Campbells on Coniston cruise, please fill out the booking form (see below) and send it to us. We will respond within 48 hours. We will confirm bookings by email - please print off our confirmation email and show it to us when you arrive.