Swallows and Amazons events and activities for August

A monthly roundup of upcoming Swallow and Amazons-related events and activities. August’s are shown below:

One-off events

• Sailing / August 3rd-6th / Nancy Blackett at the OGA East Coast 60th Jubilee Party / River Orwell, Suffolk
• Activities / August 7-14th / Arthur Ransome Society Camping (membership required) / Coniston
• Activities / August 13th / Swallows and Amazons Adventure Day / Glenridding Sailing Club
• Sailing / August 19-20th / Nancy Blackett at the RHYC Regatta Weekend / Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Suffolk

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.