Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
What To Expect
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Visit Hill Top Farm, once home to Beatrix Potter
Lake Windermere
Take a Cruise on lake Windermere. England's Largest Lake
Options
Pickup Bowness-Bay-Pier
Pick up Bowness-on-Windermere: Pick up at 11:55 from Bowness Bay Pier Booking Office (Pier 1), Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HQ
Pickup Windermere Information
Pick up at 11:50 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
Reviews
333 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Returned Travellers
Narruc,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every time we visit the Lakes we book at trip, think we have done them all now and would do them all again, everything is great from staff to value for money.
Absolutely must see
carolsM4022LS,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guid was very knowledgeable and very kind, it was a great experience. He went above and beyond. The museum was fantastic, better than I expected. The cruise was amazing and the scenery was spectacular.
Well worth it
872remat,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Peter was wonderful! He knew so much about the Lakes District and Beatrix Potter and could answer all our questions, The ferry ride on Lake Windermere is pleasant and the scenery in and around Hilltop and Hawkeshead is just beautiful. The visit to Beatrix Potters Hilltop Farm is the jewel in the crown bringing all her characters to life when you see what inspired her. The visit to the cottage did not disappoint. I highly recommend this tour especially if you love Beatrix Potter. The scenery alone is just beautiful! A lively stop over in Hawkeshead I was also a delight. Thank you to Peter and the tour company for a pleasant day out. Bucket list “tick”.
Read the fine writing of this tour and maybe don't book on a Friday
susanhE1798AW,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Everything was fine until we found out that we would not be visiting Hill Top because our tour was on a Friday and the house is not opened for tours Friday only on School holidays what you gave in return was a terrible exhibit of a knock-off Disney display. It was horrible!! No comment about this ahead of time! Visitors booking tours need to know this. Not to have a one line comment after people book the tour tickets. SHAME ON YOU
Wonderful
Amanda W,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the most wonderful Beatrix Potter Tour with Tim! From start to finish, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the Lake District and Beatrix Potter’s world. His commentary brought each place to life — from the charming villages to the beautiful landscapes that inspired her stories. Tim made sure everyone felt comfortable and never rushed, and he added so many personal touches and insights that made the day feel extra special. The lake cruise was stunning and such a peaceful way to take in the scenery. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip — thank you, Tim, for a magical and memorable day in the Lakes! 🌿🐇✨
Amazing tour
Paula H,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing beautiful tour included alot more than I expected and the driver was brilliant and so knowledgeable many thanks Paula & Andy
October it might be...but what a day!
mabmicky5,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got picked up on time and had a great journey with great company enhanced by the Driver called Mark who was full of information and facts about where we were heading and the area. He was entertaining by just enough and kept us fully informed.
We had the best time!
Julia C,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time! The cruise on Windermere was beautiful. We went in October, so it was chilly but fun. The tour of the house and surrounding area was amazing. I loved that you could tour the home and spend some time in each room. Mr. McGregor's garden was big and so beautiful.
A Potter odyssey to go potty about
AmandaK402,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really excellent trip – even given the inclement weather. Tim, the guide, is clearly passionate about the Lake District, and made the trip both informative and fun. The trip on the lake was on a lovely old boat, and the visit to Beatrix Potter's house at Sawrey was a treat. It's not just the dry museum info that's a pleasure – there;'s something joyful in the guides being able to point out that the rhubarb path was where Jemima Puddleduck laid her eggs! And my day was totally made when Tim got us to Tarn Hows, one of my favourite parts of the Lake District – and told us that it had been saved from development by Potter, along with all the other land that she bought and then left to the National Trust.
Terrific time with Tim!
ilTouristico,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver and guide Tim was punctual, helpful and a font of information. This tour took us to some stunning landscapes around Lake Windermere with the highlight being the Beatrix Potter house and gardens. Looking forward to another tour with Mountain Goat Tours tomorrow 👍🏽
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