Lake District Beatrix Potter Guided Tour

This tour is a fascinating experience that takes you on a journey through the picturesque Lake District to explore the world of the famous author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. The tour is an ideal way to learn about the life and works of one of the most beloved figures in British children's literature. The tour includes a visit to Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter, where you can explore the charming cottage and beautiful gardens that inspired many of her beloved stories. You will also get the opportunity to visit other landmarks related to Potter's life and work, making for a truly memorable and informative morning tour.

Meeting Point

Windermere

Windermere LA23 1AH, UK

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Bowness on Windermere Terminal

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HQ, UK

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

2 Kelsick Rd

2 Kelsick Rd, Ambleside LA22 0BP, UK

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

What's included:

• Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
• Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
• Regular photo / comfort stops
• Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
• Entry into Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's house) is included in the price
• Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
• All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

Not included:

• Food & drink

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Wray Castle

Low Wray, , Ambleside, LA22 0JA

Your morning starts with a visit to Wray Castle for spectacular scenery and lake views. This is the holiday home where Beatrix first fell in love with the Lake District. There will be plenty of time for photos.

15 minutes

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, LA22 0LF

While on holiday, Beatrix visited many of the small villages in the area and Near Sawrey became her favourite. This village features in many of her "little books" illustrations. The Tower Bank Arms is immediately recognisable as the place where Kep, the collie-dog goes looking for the two fox-hound puppies to rescue Jemima Puddle-duck. You will be amazed when you see it, exactly like it is in the book!
One of the reasons why Beatrix visited Near Sawrey so often was because while staying on holiday in the area, the Potter's coachman and his family were lodging at a farm there. That farm was Hill Top and is the one Beatrix later bought with the profits from publishing Peter Rabbit. She often visited her 'holiday home' Hill Top and wrote many more books here which were inspired by the people and the places around her in this beautiful part of England.
We stop at Near Sawrey and Hill Top for you to see the locations which are so recognisable in the books and the place where Beatrix Potter lived. Entry to Hill Top IS included in the price of this tour. Your guide will take you on a guided walk through the village to show you actual places illustrated in Beatrix's books.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Esthwaite water trout fishery

The Boathouse, Ridding Wood, Hawkshead

Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".

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Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

Old School House Main Street, , Hawkshead, LA22 0NT

We now stop off in Hawkshead. Your guide will take you on a walking tour around this medieval village pointing out all of the important locations.

25 minutes

Beatrix Potter Gallery

Beatrix Potter Gallery Main Street, , Hawkshead, LA22 0NS

William Heelis was a solicitor who advised Beatrix about her land purchases. His offices were in Hawkshead village. They are now the Beatrix Potter Gallery.

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Tarn Hows

Lake District National Park, Coniston, LA21 8AQ

Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity here.

10 minutes

Coniston Water

, , Coniston

Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake.
Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".

10 minutes

Windermere

Windermere

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Bowness-on-Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere

This is one of our pickup points

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Ambleside

Ambleside

This is one of our pickup points

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