Sponsorship Proposal: Bluebird K7 The Festival  – Coniston Water, May 2026

Executive Summary

In May 2026, Bluebird K7 will return to Coniston Water for a landmark series of proving trials celebrating British engineering, innovation, and the enduring legacy of Donald Campbell. This event is to commemorate 70 years since Donald Campbell CBE achieved his first World Water Speed Record on Coniston Water and will attract worldwide media attention, heritage enthusiasts, engineering communities, and thousands of spectators who have followed the Bluebird story for decades.

We invite select partners to join us as sponsors for this historic occasion. Your support will help ensure the safe, successful running of Bluebird K7 while aligning your brand with one of the most iconic machines in world speed‑record history.

Event Overview

  • Event: Bluebird K7 The Festival
  • Location: Coniston Water, Lake District, Cumbria,  UK
  • Dates: 11th – 17th May 2026
  • Audience: Heritage and motorsport enthusiasts, engineering communities, press, local tourism networks, schools, and families
  • Coverage: Worldwide, Regional, and national media, social media campaigns, documentary interest, live event attendance

This event is not a speed attempt but a respectful show of Bluebird K7’s engineering and Donald Campbell’s historical significance.

Silver Sponsor – £1,000 - £5,000

Opportunities Include:

  • Logo placement on the event website and printed programme
  • Social media acknowledgements before and during the event

Gold Sponsor – £5,000 – £10,000

Opportunities Include:

  • Logo placement on the official event website
  • Logo featured in the event programme
  • Social media acknowledgements before and during the event.
  • Logo in grouped sponsor slides.

Platinum Sponsor - £10,000+

Opportunities Include:

  • Logo placement on the official event website
  • Prominent logo placement on event programme
  •  Social media acknowledgement throughout the event
  • Full Screen 10-15 sec video/advert playing throughout the event.
  • VIP Access & PR Opportunities

Why Partner with Us?

  • Historic significance: Bluebird K7 is one of the most recognisable engineering icons in the world.
  • High public interest: The Bluebird story continues to attract worldwide attention and emotional resonance.
  • Tourism impact: Coniston Water events draw thousands of visitors and extensive media coverage.
  • Brand alignment: Innovation, courage, engineering excellence, and British heritage.
  • Community value: as part of Corporate Social responsibility – being seen to support UK heritage and communities with a relevant story to tell and celebrate the UK’s huge historical legacy.

We can also cater your specific sponsorship needs, please contact us on 015394 41164 or at information@ruskinmuseum.com to discuss your requirements