Cruise on a restored Victorian steam yacht across Lake Coniston in the Lake District with family-friendly boat trips and scenic views.

Steam Yacht Gondola is a beautifully restored Victorian steam-powered yacht offering memorable cruises across Lake Coniston in the Lake District. This historic vessel provides visitors with a unique way to experience the natural beauty of the lake while enjoying a leisurely boat journey. Families can enjoy scenic cruises along the lake, taking in stunning mountain views and the peaceful waters of Coniston. The experience combines heritage and outdoor adventure, making it appealing to families of all ages. The venue is dog-friendly, allowing pets to accompany visitors on their journey. Visitors should note that booking is required to secure a place on the cruises. The combination of historic charm, scenic lake views, and the experience of traveling on a working steam yacht makes Gondola a distinctive Lake District attraction that blends education, heritage, and natural beauty in an engaging way.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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ASIM KHAN

a month ago

Beautiful ride on lake Coniston but is a bit expensive if you have a large family. However stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains and countryside.

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Shona Gillies

4 months ago

So smooth and comfortable. Not as much commentary as I would have preferred but still enjoyable. Lovely way to see the lake. We did the Heart of the Lake Coniston cruise.

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N Pearson

4 months ago

A unique boat trip. Well worth the cost to experience something 150 years old. Good, insightful commentary. Just enough, it did overwhelm the experience, as some commentaries can. Wrap up, it's cold on the water.

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Jeannette Gibson

4 months ago

We had a lovely time on the steam gondola, we took the hour trip which was just right with a little one in tow. It was a calm and serene trip and surprisingly quiet. Good amount of commentary as well. We did not book in advance, on the website it said fully booked but we turned up anyway snd were able to get on. We were lucky with the weather.

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Michael Livings

5 months ago

Although representing only 5% of the original gondola it's still a beautiful boat and a great way to see Coniston waters. The steam engine doings are open to be viewed in action.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026