Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour.
Embark on a cruise, enjoy the spectacular Lake District landscape from the water.
Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed every Friday outside of the UK school holidays and November - February).
Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.
This tour has attractions worth £32.50 included in your ticket price. Lake Cruise RRP £17.50 and Hill Top £15.00
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be 5 years or older
There will be places in Hawkshead to buy food or drink but we recommend you have Lunch before the tour.
There are toilet stops on route
Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
Seats cannot be reserved
Each passenger must have their own seat
Please note, the pick up location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).
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Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Please note, this tour operates in combination to our 'Lake District Afternoon Tour'.
What To Expect
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Visit Hill Top Farm, once home to Beatrix Potter (Not available on a Friday)
Lake Windermere
Take a Cruise on lake Windermere. England's Largest Lake
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Pickup Windermere Information
Pick up at 11:50 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
What‘s Included
Lake Cruise
On-board commentary in English
Entry to Hill Top Farm or World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Transport in a small mini-coach
Food & drink
Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
355 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trip to Hill Top
CHARLES W,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide David was so knowledgeable and a great sense of humor!! Made for a fabulous day. Learned ans saw soo much.
We booked with the wrong company and regretted it!
F7240ELrosiea,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Going on this tour was supposed to be the highlight of our time in the Lake District but it wasn't what we expected. I think we must have gone with the wrong company because this was pretty poor compared to the other tours we have been on in the Lake District. We should have checked who the tour was with before booking!
A Taste of The Lake District
carolynn f,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour provides a short boat cruise on the Windermere and a visit to Beatrice Potters house. Our guide Graham was very good.
Memorable
KatyBrown57,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gerry the driver and guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. He told us a lot about the history of the area from Romans to Vikings to present day and was very proud of the Lake District. He was also full of knowledge and admiration for Beatrix Potter and her life and lasting influence and impact on the Lake District.
Misleading title, rushed, poor timing, left to find our own way and very little information
isherw00dj,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We thought that this would be a different tour than the "Mountain Goat Afternoon Tour of the Lake District" tour but it is not. If you read the write ups, they are exactly the same so I don't know where it is different to this one. Surely it would be less misleading to have just one tour rather than making it look like there are two different ones available. Hill Top Farm was nice and we enjoyed the area but we were very much left to our own devices. We were left outside Hawkshead and had to find our way around the village. The timing was awkward for lunch and we didn't get to see much. Tarn Hows was very pretty but I had to find out about where we went and why after the tour by myself. All in all, we all felt it was confusing, misleading, rushed and superficial. Don't feel we benefited from this tour very much except for a boat trip - we could have done that ourselves though.
Better to book with ‘mountain goat tours’ for correct information on the trip
Steph B,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Hill top is closed on a Friday!!
Was definitely worth doing
KatieM5534,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely worth doing. The tour was great with all the knowledge and information about Beatrix Potter and the countryside around her farm house. Tim was an amazing guide. Thank you.
Great half day tour in the Lake District
Happiness37722429924,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely scenery. Graham, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The microphone on the bus was inoperable but Graham spoke loud enough for us to hear. Thank you Graham.
Great tour of the lake district. Tour guide was wonderful.
Carla F,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Hilltop is closed often on Fridays so just be aware of that when booking. World of Beatrix potter was the substitute and was very impressive. We booked a tour of Hilltop separately for the next day.
NOT VERY GOOD!
184beccaa,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00If you are are a fan of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter DON'T do this tour!
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