The Ruskin Museum
Telling the Story of Coniston Since 1901
We can announce that LDNPA have today approved the Speed Exemption on Coniston Water to allow us to run Bluebird K7 – the dates are 11th – 17th May 2026. More details will follow shortly
Keep the kids occupied this half term with our spooky Halloween Hunt – every day from 27th – 31st October between 10am and 4.30pm Entry to the hunt is by donation, but normal museum admission charges apply. No pre booking required Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult
We are delighted to announce that Bluebird K7 will be part of the procession in the Lady Mayor’s show on November 8th 2025. We will be a part of The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers section who’s theme is “The Jet Age” and what better way to celebrate and promote the…
To ensure our staff can get home safely, we are closing the Museum at 3pm today. Last entry will be 2pm. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience. THIS IS FOR SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 2025 ONLY
We are getting a few enquiries about K7’s whereabouts for the coming year. Below is an update Bluebird K7 is on display every day in the Museum from 10am until 4.30pm until 5th November 2025. After the 5th November she will be going back down to St Athan to ensure everything is in order for…
Bluebird K7 is returning to Ullswater where her pilot Donald Campbell broke his first World Water Speed Record Hydroplane on display to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Donald Campbell’s 200mph plus achievement The legendary hydroplane, Bluebird K7 will be returning to Ullswater in Cumbria on the 23rd of July 2025 to celebrate the…
To ensure Bluebird K7 is in safe running condition for 2026 she will NOT be on display from 6th November 2025 until March 2026. Exact date in March 2026 is yet to be confirmed. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience, but everything needs to be checked over to ensure she is safe and ready…
Donald Campbell’s record-breaking Jet hydroplane Bluebird K7 returned to her home at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston on Saturday 22nd March and was back on display in time to celebrate what would have been Donald Campbell’s 104th Birthday. Bluebird had been away since 24th February at St Athan where engineers from The Horizon Aircraft Services were carrying…
ADVANCE NOTICE Bluebird K7 will NOT be on display at The Ruskin Museum between Monday 24th February and Saturday 22nd March 2025. During this time, Bluebird K7 will be having her No.1 engine fitted, the engine will then be tested within the hull of K7, this is in preparation for her return to…
