Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Visit Hill Top Farm, once home to Beatrix Potter

40 minutes • Admission Included
2

Lake Windermere

Take a Cruise on lake Windermere. England's Largest Lake

40 minutes • Admission Included

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

4.73

322 reviews

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  • Beatrix and Hill Top Farm!

    Mary K,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Oh I loved this tour so much! Our tour operator, Stef, was kind and thoughtful, and even recited a poem to us.. and he knew so much about Beatrix Potter, and was even able to show us scenes from the books that were near Hill Top Farm. He made a couple of stops for us to take photos and filled us in on the geology, and agricultural of the area , including information on Sheep raising! Just a great tour!

  • Fantastic tour

    Ali O,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mark H was a fabulous guide and provided lots of interesting commentary on the bus. I really enjoyed the cruise and getting to see multiple places around the Lakes District. Thank you for a great day ☺️

  • Nice

    Kathleen M,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • The driver Derek was so...

    Hope S,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • 1/2 day tour

    Christine G,

    Aug 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour & our tour guide and driver Tim was very helpful & informative. Would definitely recommend

From £69.00

4.73
322 reviews