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Beatrix Potter Morning Tour | Peter Rabbit's Lake District

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Windermere, England
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your morning takes you to Wray Castle, where a teenage Beatrix Potter spent a life-changing holiday in 1882 and first fell in love with the Lake District. You then visit Hill Top in Near Sawrey — the farm she bought with the proceeds of Peter Rabbit and where she lived and worked — followed by the charming village of Hawkshead, where Beatrix's husband worked as a lawyer, and the exquisite Tarn Hows, one of the most beautiful spots in the National Park, once owned by Potter herself.

Your guide is educated to Masters or PhD level and brings Beatrix Potter's story fully to life — not just the books, but the remarkable woman behind them: the scientist, the conservationist, the farmer, and the single largest donor of land to the National Trust in history. Groups never exceed 7 guests. Entrance to Hill Top is included in the price.

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
  • Food & drink
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Wray Castle

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

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.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Esthwaite water trout fishery (pass by)

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

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.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beatrix Potter Gallery (pass by)

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

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Coniston Water

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".
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Windermere (pass by)

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Bowness-on-Windermere (pass by)

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Ambleside (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Beatrix Potter Morning Tour | Peter Rabbit’s Lake District?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • 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
  • 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
  • Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
  • Food & drink

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
  • As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
  • We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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