Lake District Tour of Beatrix Potter Locations
Come and join the Lake District Tour of Beatrix Potter Locations.
Take a scenic and magical journey around the picturesque National Park.
See the dramatic panoramas that inspired Beatrix Potter as well as the locations from the 2006 movie Miss Potter, much of which was filmed in the North West of England.
With the locations scattered across the Lake District National Park you’ll get to see many places linked with Beatrix Potter including Hill Top Farm, Hawkshead village, the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Wray Castle, the historic house at Brockhole and the lakes of Esthwaite Water, Windermere and Coniston Water.
At Yew Tree Farm you will take a typical Cumbrian cream tea and, on a guided farm tour, meet the appealing breeds of sheep and cattle that Beatrix Potter devoted her later life to.
On the Lake District Tour of Beatrix Potter Locations you’ll learn about the life of Beatrix Potter, the characters and the sources of these inspirations. You’ll see how this magic was brought to the big screen in the 2006 film with Renee Zellweger and learn about many other fascinating aspects of the Lake District National Park.
Along the way you’ll have the chance to get off the bus on many occasions, stretch your legs, take pictures and see the locations up close. Please note that as there will be walking involved in the tour it may not be suitable for those with mobility or health problems.
The tour will be led a qualified blue badge guide who is an expert on Beatrix Potter and who also will be on hand to provide a thoroughly enjoyable day. The Lake District Tour of Beatrix Potter Locations will drop you back at Windermere Railway Station or Bowness on Windermere Lake Cruises Pier 1. FAQs
Tour highlights include
- See the tiny 17th Century farmhouse, Hilltop, where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous stories
- Visit Hill Top’s delightful, traditional cottage garden planted with flowers, herbs and vegetables
- Explore the village of Near Sawrey and the lake at Esthwaite Water on a guided walking tour that will reveal where Beatrix Potter took inspiration for her illustrations
- Discover the medieval village of Hawkshead
- See original illustrations in the Beatrix Potter Gallery, a charming 17th century building that was the former office of Beatrix’s solicitor husband
- Uncover nature and discover hill farms once owned by Beatrix Potter on a guided walk through Yew Tree Valley
- Enjoy an exclusive afternoon cream tea and tour of Yew Tree Farm - featured as Hill Top farm in the 2006 movie
- Take in spectacular views from the lake shore of Windermere when you visit the gardens and estates of Brockhole and Wray Castle, two of the holiday homes first explored by Beatrix in 1882 aged 16
First Thursday of each month (April - October)
See the tour schedule for the latest dates available
Not the date/time you want? Take a private / group tour
When?
8 hours
How Long?
Adult: £50
Child (Under 12): £40
Family ticket (2 Adults and 2 Children): £160 SAVE £20
Gift vouchers are also available
How much?
Windermere Railway Station at 9.30am See map location OR
Pier One, Windermere Lake Cruises departure pier, Bowness at 9.45 am See map location
Meet where?
Professional Blue Badge Guide, Driver, Transport by luxury air-conditioned mini coach, fully narrated. Afternoon tea at Yew Tree Farm (Afternoon tea includes scones, cream, jam, tea or coffee with free drink top ups).
Inclusions?
Lunch, Entrance Fees to Beatrix Potter Gallery. Gratuities (optional)
Exclusions?
We can offer private tours for individuals up to large groups at a time and date that suits you. You will have your own driver PLUS a guide for complete personal attention. Costs are as follows:
1 - 3 persons : £570
4 - 5 persons : £650
7+ persons: Email us or call 0844 2471 007
Private / Group Tours
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DISCLAIMER: The Lake District Tour of Beatrix Potter Locations is not an official event and is not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly by MGM.
