School Visits to Coniston
Tailor made school trips to the South Lakes
Located in the heart of South Lakeland, Coniston is a fabulous destination for a school visit. Numerous world class visitor attractions lie within easy reach of Coniston and its lakeshore location makes it an ideal destination for a variety of outdoor activities. Why not take a cruise on the lake, visit the home of John Ruskin or find out more about Donald Campbell and his famous boat 'Bluebird' in the Coniston Museum? When deciding on a destination for your next school visit, Coniston really does have it all!
Sample itinerary (3 day visit)
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | |
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Morning | Single journey on Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, boat cruise on Lake Windermere | Canoeing/Gorge Scramble | Countryside walk |
Afternoon | Treetops Adventure at Brockhole | Journey back to School | |
Evening | Settle in to accommodation followed by orientation walk around the town and quiz | Free time |
Sample itinerary (4 day visit)
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | |
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Morning | Journey to Lakeside | Canoeing | Countryside walk |
Treetops adventure at Brockhole |
Afternoon | Single journey on Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, boat cruise on Lake Windermere followed by visit to National Park visitor centre at Brockhole | Raft building or Ghyll scrambling | Journey back to School | |
Evening |
Settle in to accommodation followed by orientation walk around the town and quiz |
Orienteering | Forest schools activities |
Sample itinerary (5 day visit) : Ultimate Adventure Week
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | |
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Morning | Journey to Coniston. Arrive and settle in | Rock climbing | Mountain walk |
Abseiling | Orienteering |
Afternoon | Team building activities | Canoeing | Gorge scramble | Journey back to School | |
Evening |
Familiarisation of area and kit issue |
Night walk | Night line and bush craft | Evening led by school staff |