Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day with an Expert Guide - includes entrance fees
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Food & drink
What To Expect
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.
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.
Options
Windermere Departure 9:05am
Starting point:
Windermere LA23 1AH, UK
Bowness Departure 9:13am
Starting point:
Bowness on Windermere Terminal, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3HQ, UK
Ambleside Departure 9:24am
Starting point:
2 Kelsick Rd, Ambleside LA22 0BP, UK
Reviews
139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magnificent
Michelle N,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative fun full of knowledge that you don’t know. It was a lovely way to spend a morning travelling the beautiful countryside Beatrix got her inspiration from. Our guide Tim was full of information with images also to match up along the way. My daughter didn’t know much and came away feeling inspired by Beatrix and her life. Thank you to all who follow in keeping her wishes.
Beatrix Potter, the author and conservationist!
Lye N,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tim was a wonderful guide. He tells his stories in a very engaging and animated manner. Learned a lot about Beatrix Potter and her great conservation efforts. Highly recommend the tour!
Great morning tour
Judi S,
Apr 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave lots of local tidbits about Beatrix. The tour itself was exceptional. I felt as if I have an understanding of her life and seeing where she lived and wrote brings her stories more to life than before. I highly recommend this tour.
Brilliant informative
Joy H,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very friendly and informative and could not have asked for a better guide. Very enjoyable tour.
An Outstanding Beatrix Potter Experience
Lee P,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00An absolutely fascinating tour revealing a huge amount of detail - Beatrix Potter homes, associated locations, personal networks etc.. Our guide Tim was a superb host and provided encyclopaedic knowledge about Potter, her history, her lakes district activities etc. Even having read her biography, we learned even more!
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