Private Tour
Private Tour: Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
On this tour you get to see:
• Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home.
• Near Sawrey village which Beatrix visited often, used as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married.
• Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit.
• Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat.
• Hawkshead village
• Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District.
• Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man
• Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
What‘s Included
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Hotel Departure 9:00am
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An easy, luxurious trip from London
I9413OZannied,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really easy trip from London. We spoke to Phil at English Lakes Tours and he explained how simple it was to get the train from Euston up to the Lakes District. We were met straight off the train by Tim, our excellent host for the day. the vehicle felt spacious and luxurious with confortable seats, lots of leg room and a very efficient independant air-con. The tour was well planned with fascinating insights that we could only have got from an expert who is passionate about the area and Beatrix herself. I'm so glad that we took the train and didn't have to drive on the left down those really narrow raods and Tim did it all like a true local, smooth and safe! Beatrix Potter's house was awesome and we got to see a castle and spectacular scenery along the way. Even the little extras that we weren't expecting were thoughtful and made us feel very special. Our thanks to Phil and Tim for making this the highlight of our visit to the UK so far. We would recommend it to our friends and family without any hesitation.
The most thorough tour
Peggy A,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well, we lucked out. We were the only ones on the tour. Our guide, Tom, was a walking in encyclopedia about Beatrix Potter. We learned so much even though we had done research. The thing was pictures in her books that included parts of the scenery or the buildings or the gates that are still there. We’ve loved every minute.
Excellent Tour and Outstanding Tour Guide
Quest318944,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was outstanding! The scenery was gorgeous. Tim our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable regarding the area and Beatrix Potter. There was so much more to her life story than I could have imagined.
Trip of a lifetime
Donna S,Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Magnificent visit to Beatrix Potter’s Hilltop farm and the surrounding areas where Ms. Potter lived.
Great experience!
Michihiro S,Jun 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00All-in tour suitable for beginners of Lake District and Beatrix Potter. Excellent guide and driver made the tour even more spectacular. Weather was also perfect (it started raining when the tour ended, though). Really enjoyed this 4-hour tour!
Great for someone who wants to better understand the Lake District.
Compass01856193551,May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had little knowledge of Beatrix Potter's life (other than that she had written and illustrated cute children's books) before taking this tour. Our guide Tim did a terrific job of filling in the blanks and showing how important she was in the preservation of the Lake District. She was involved in many causes, all of them for the good. Because of her work, much of the area we saw on the tour was relatively unchanged from what was present during Potter's life. Tim also has a thorough knowledge of the history of the Lake District, including its growth as a vacation spot in the 19th Century. I can't explain now how he was able to convey so much information in a half-day. I highly recommend this tour.
Lovely private tour to Hill Top
ericatD7623YX,Mar 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were looking for something to do just for a morning and found this tour which was absolutely perfect. Trawling the reviews for tours to Hill Top, we found this one and decided to book it because a previous review for this company aid you get VIP treatment. They were right! We did too and had a lovely morning learning about Beatrix Potter and her life. The places we went to were lovely and the scenery was absolutely gorgeous. We would certainly use this company again. Thanks xx
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