Monk Coniston
A gentle lakeside estate with a rare Victorian arboretum and historic connections to Beatrix Potter.
Free (parking for NT members)Half dayDog friendlyConiston LA21 8AD
About
Monk Coniston is a National Trust estate on the northern shore of Coniston Water. Its Victorian arboretum is planted with unusual trees from around the world, and the shoreline paths link to the Steam Gondola jetty and Brantwood.
Roger Recommends
"The best trees are labelled — pick up the arboretum leaflet from the car park."
