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Brantwood, Coniston

Introduction

Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin between 1872 to 1900. It is a mountainside garden consisting mostly of woodland. Other features created by Ruskin include, the Zig-Zaggy, an allegorical garden based on Dante's Purgatorial Mount. There is also the Hortus Inclusus which is a herb garden, a fern garden and a moorland garden.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

www.brantwood.org.uk/visitingus.htm

Associated People
Features & Designations

Features

  • Woodland garden, Gardens
  • Description: It is a mountainside garden consisting mostly of woodland.
  • Allegorical garden
  • Description: The Zig-Zaggy, an allegorical garden based on Dante's Purgatorial Mount.
  • Herb garden
  • Description: There is also the Hortus Inclusus which is a herb garden, a fern garden and a moorland garden.
  • House
  • Description: Brantwood was the home of John Ruskin between 1872 to 1900.
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Survival

Extant

Hectares

100

Open to the public

Yes