Swallows and Amazons events and activities for September

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

One-off events

• Event / September 9-10th / Nancy Blackett at the Classic Boat Festival / St Katherine Dock, London
• Event / September 15-24th / Amazon from the 1974 film at the Southampton International Boat Show / Southampton
• Talk / September 15-24th / Sophie Neville’s 50th Anniversary talks about Swallows and Amazons at the Southampton International Boat Show / Southampton
• Event / September 30th / Arthur Ransome Society Literary Day (membership required) / Taunton

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.
• Hire Amazon from the 1974 film at Hunter’s Yard in the Norfolk Broads: Until early October. 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.