Useful Links
Links to other Arthur Ransome related Internet resources
You can find out more about Arthur Ransome, and experience the places, world and activities he wrote about at the websites below. All links will take you away from the TARS site and on to an external third-party website. TARS, therefore, cannot and does not accept any liability or responsibility for the content of the sites or the User's experience when visiting them.
The Museum of Lakeland Life, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL
The registered office for TARS in the UK, the Museum of Lakeland Life houses a permanent Ransome Room exhibition, which includes a reconstruction of the author's study.
The Arthur Ransome Club of Japan
Founded in 1987, the Club was the first Arthur Ransome-interest group to set up, pre-dating TARS by three years. The Club holds events and produces a newsletter, 1929. (Contact Ms Mikako Tarashima)
Bank Ground Farm, East of Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AA
B&B and self catering cottages available at the original "Holly Howe", the starting point of Swallows and Amazons, and used in the 1974 film of the book
The Coniston Launch, 29 Manor Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4AB (Tel: 017687 75753)
Offers Swallows and Amazons themed cruises on Coniston Water.
The Museum of the Broads, The Staithe, Stalham, Norfolk NR12 9DA
Explains the human history of Broadland and includes a small display about Arthur Ransome.
The Nancy Blackett Trust, Sylvan Cottage, White House Walk, Farnham, Surrey GU9 9AN
The Trust preserves and sails Ransome's favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett.
Norfolk Heritage Fleet Trust, Horsefen Road, Ludham, Norfolk NR29 5QG
Offering a unique fleet of authentic 1930s Broads yachts for hire.
Norfolk Broads Yachting Company
Three of the yachts - Primrose, Violet and Camellia - were used for the Half-Week Broads Sailing run by TARS Eastern Region in August 2007. For pictures, see the TARS East website.
The Ruskin Museum, Coppermines Lane, Coniston, Cumbria LA22 0LF
Explains the physical and human history and geography of Coniston and the surrounding area, which formed the basis for Swallows and Amazons country.The Windermere Steamboats & Museum, Bowness-on-Windermere
Currently closed to the public while it undergoes major restoration, the museum may open for occasional open days during this period. Please check their website for news before visiting.The Boats of Swallows and Amazons
Stuart Wier's excellent website has plenty of information on the two main boats that feature in the books, whether you're interested in building your own replica(s) or simply finding out more.
A small adventure activity company in Coniston which runs trips out to Wild Cat Island (Peel Island on Coniston Water), sometimes even venturing as far as the Amazon river (River Crake.)
Runs sea kayak trips at various locations throughout the UK with its most popular being the Hamford Water Tour which takes in the Walton Backwaters aka Secret Water. Circumnavigate Swallow Island (Horsey Island) before visiting the seal colony in the Northern Sea (Bramble Creek). "The trip is easy kayaking on sheltered waters and suitable for all ages and levels of fitness."
All-inclusive Swallows and Amazons weekends at YHA Coniston Coppermines run by a Coniston-based company which organises activity breaks and walking weekends. Advertised as being for kids of all ages!
Lanehead Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston
Arthur Ransome was once a frequent visitor at this former home of the Collingwood and Altounyan families, now converted into an outdoor pursuits centre.
This website contains a compendium of sources, reviews, booklists and trivia relating to Arthur Ransome.
Ransome Finds a Place at the Waterstone's Writer's Table
A Walk in Coppermines Valley
