Beatrix Potter's Tour from Oxenholme Including Lake Cruise
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour. Embark on a cruise across the majestic Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake.
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 on Friday's outside 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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Minimal walking is involved
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
Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).
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.
If you are returning back to Oxenholme for a train, we recommend booking a train that departs after 6pm to ensure you are dropped off in good time.
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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.
What To Expect
Join your tour at Oxenholme train station.
Tarn Hows
Stop and admire the views at the beautiful Tarn Hows, take some photographs and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Lake District
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Beatrix Potter's Tour from Oxenholme Including Lake Cruise
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
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Schedule pick up was...
Arif M,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Schedule pick up was 11.08 AM from Oxenholme Train for Beatrix Potter Tour.It is already 11.40 AM and still waiting for pick up.Terrible service. Pls cancel the the trip and refund the money.Thanks/Arif Masood
It was a very...
Jacob M,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very informative, chilled and wonderful experience. A very friendly tour guide and would recommend to anyone.
Excellent Guide & Tour! 5 stars 🌟
wendytaylor12,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter Fox is an excellent tour guide. He made our day trip from Edinburgh to the Lake District an absolute pleasure. Warm welcome. Mellifluous, informative commentary. Very kind & considerate. Showcased the beautiful highlights of Beatrix Potter country to perfection. Our heartfelt thanks!
Relaxed and informative.
deancK172FR,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Tim from Mountain Goat tours for making our tour so informative and pleasant. Exceptional relaxed and friendly environment. Tim is able to drive as well in reverse as he can in a forward direction. A handy skill on such quaint country lanes.
Summit of Joy
R2341OIfm,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome trip, Enjoyed a lot . David need a pay rise , He was so well behaved and treated us so well , horoughly enjoyed ❤️🥰😍🤗
1 day Lake District tour
7anshas,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim was an absolutely outstanding tour guide from start to finish. His deep knowledge of the area, combined with a natural storytelling ability, brought every stop on the tour to life. He was extremely kind . He welcomed questions and always had thoughtful, insightful answers. If you’re looking for a guide who is passionate, professional, and personable, i would highly recommend Tim as a guide
Best tour ever!
christyy493,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s incredible. The weather was really bad and Mark tried his best to change the itinerary and add check points to make us feel better. The experience is heartwarming and unforgettable !
Disappointing
Margaret A,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The booking company via tour did not tell us that we were not going to be going to hilltop because hilltop is closed on Fridays until July. This was very disappointing, and we felt that they were not honest and only wanted to get a booking.
The best way to experience the Lake Disctrict if hiking not your thing.
N5968ZEsarahj,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend Mountain Goat tours. My husband & I normally just explore places for ourselves, however this tour really was a high point of our holiday, and will absolutely take another tour by this company. We didn't have to worry about parking both of us could check out the views en-route to each stop and all stops were excellently timed, not too long or short. Our tour Guide Peter Fox (not Rabbit) was very welcoming and had great commentry throughout the tour, pointing out many things along the way to each stop, that we would have not noticed or knew anything about, had we toured about ourselves, this coupled with all the stops we had, really is value for money. I've taken loads of photo's and had such a memorable day even my husband agreed it was the highlight of our trip. If you're new to visiting the Lake District, a Mountain Goat tour really is the best way to see the sights & if you're fortunate enough to have Peter as you're guide you won't be disappointed. I'm really looking forward to booking another trip in the future. The icing on the cake for the day was the stunning weather.
Terrific Tour -- A Bucket List Life Moment
Heather B,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Peter Fox was a terrific guide! The bus was warm and cozy, and the tour included all the essentials. First a wonderful boat tour of Windermere where we could stand on the top of the boat and see everything. Then a visit to the castle where Beatrix spent her summers. Peter was full of knowledge and helped us have the best tour possible. We went straight into Hill Top with no delays. So lovely! A bucket list moment for me. Very special!
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