The Ruskin Museum
Telling the Story of Coniston Since 1901
4th January 2027 marks 60 years since Donald Campbell CBE lost his life on Coniston Water while attempting to raise his own world water speed record in Bluebird K7. The Ruskin Museum will not be holding an event to celebrate the anniversary. We feel that the day itself should remain what it has always been…
Bluebird K7 will be off display from 7th – 15th September 2026 to have essential maintenance work carried out, during this time she will also be inhibited to ensure her continued safe preservation and future display. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This is not information we had intended to place in the public domain. However, following a series of social media videos published by Bill Smith, and the subsequent commentary they have generated, we feel it is necessary to explain factually what has taken place since Bluebird K7 returned to Coniston in 2024. When Bluebird K7…
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…
