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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, 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
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
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
Pick up at 11:50 from Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
Pick up Bowness-on-Windermere: Pick up at 11:55 from Bowness Bay Pier Booking Office (Pier 1), Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HQ
311 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kathleen M,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
We did this tour 20 years ago, but the house was closed. This time we got to go inside the house. What a cool place! Highly recommended.
Hope S,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
The driver Derek was so informative of the sightsee saw and the surrounding areas. I learned so much rich information from him! Truly enriched my experience.
Christine G,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
Great tour & our tour guide and driver Tim was very helpful & informative. Would definitely recommend
Judith R,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
We had a fabulous day with a wonderful guide who was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our Beatrix Potter experience memorable
Linda T,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Very informative. Enjoyed the boat ride on Lake Windamere. Our guide, Graham was excellent. He knew a lot about the history of the area.
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