Swallows and Amazons events to go to in June

A monthly roundup of upcoming Swallow and Amazons-related events for June sees a variety of happenings as listed below:

One-off events

• Theatre – June 3rd: The Homing Stone – Hugh Lupton – Bowland Bridge
• Sailing – June 3rd-4th: OGA East Coast Swallows and Amazons Race – Walton & Frinton Yacht Club 
• Activities – June 23rd: Arthur Ransome Society Visit (membership required) – Thames cruise and Kelmscott Manor
• Reading – June 24-25th: Marathon reading of Swallowdale – Windermere Jetty Museum

Ongoing events

• Sailing trips on Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett: Bookings for the sailing season are now open for members of the Nancy Blackett Trust. Details here.
• Swallows and Amazons cruises are available on the Coniston Launch: Available every Monday and Wednesday until September 17th. Details here.
• View Mavis (the inspiration for Amazon) at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston: Open daily. Details here.
• View the Swallow and Amazon boats from the 2016 film at the Windermere Jetty Museum: Open daily. More information here.
• View the Photographic Exhibition about Arthur Ransome’s Selina King at Pin Mill: Enquire to confirm opening times. Details here.

Information about additional events will be added to the events page when available.