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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
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)
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
269 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paul C,
Mar 26, 2025
- Viator
Mark’s tour is superb! He is an expert of Beatrix Potter and the footsteps of Beatrix, her story, the various attractions, her contributions in conservation works, the Herdwick sheep, et cetera. The tour is fabulous. Highly recommended! A tour that is not to be missed.
Roberta M,
Mar 7, 2025
- Viator
Peter provided an exquisite touring experience. He delivered narratives about the sights and the towns which were loaded with thoughtful detail and a depth of knowledge which can only be informed by living in the Lakes District. It was magical and a once in a lifetime experience. I'll never forget it.
gail f,
Nov 3, 2024
- Viator
Enjoyed our guide, who gave us just enough info and history to make the story come alive, but not too much that we didn’t have some quiet time to think and talk to each other. The day was well organized, and was a lovely way to see more of this incredible area of the world.
MUKUL J,
Oct 29, 2024
- Viator
Half day Windermere tour was excellent value for money and exhilarating, the shuttle driver cum guide Mr Peter (The Rabbit) was outstanding and human being par excellence. Starting with lake cruise , following all spots were interesting and were covered with efficiency. Thanks a lot.
Ismail M,
Oct 27, 2024
- Viator
Fantastic tour with Peter. So knowledgeable and really informative. The children loved the visit to Hilltops and a thoroughly enjoyable day.
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