Beatrix Potter: Morning Half Day with an Expert Guide - includes entrance fees
Overview
This tour is a fascinating experience that takes you on a journey through the picturesque Lake District to explore the world of the famous author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. The tour is an ideal way to learn about the life and works of one of the most beloved figures in British children's literature. The tour includes a visit to Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter, where you can explore the charming cottage and beautiful gardens that inspired many of her beloved stories. You will also get the opportunity to visit other landmarks related to Potter's life and work, making for a truly memorable and informative morning tour.
Inclusions
- Entry into Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's house) is included in the price
- All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
- Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
- Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
- Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
- Regular photo / comfort stops
- Entry/Admission - Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wray Castle, Low Wray, Ambleside LA22 0JA England
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Main St Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF England
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Esthwaite water trout fishery, The Boathouse Ridding Wood, Hawkshead, Ambleside England
Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".
Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Old School House Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT England
We now stop off in Hawkshead. Your guide will take you on a walking tour around this medieval village pointing out all of the important locations.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Beatrix Potter Gallery Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS England
William Heelis was a solicitor who advised Beatrix about her land purchases. His offices were in Hawkshead village. They are now the Beatrix Potter Gallery.
Stop At: Tarn Hows, Lake District National Park, Coniston LA21 8AQ England
Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Coniston Water, Coniston England
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake.
Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Windermere, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Bowness-on-Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Ambleside, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wray Castle, Low Wray, Ambleside LA22 0JA England
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House, Main St Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF England
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Esthwaite water trout fishery, The Boathouse Ridding Wood, Hawkshead, Ambleside England
Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis. This was a favourite spot for Beatrix who thought it "the most beautiful of the Lakes".
Stop At: Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Old School House Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT England
We now stop off in Hawkshead. Your guide will take you on a walking tour around this medieval village pointing out all of the important locations.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Beatrix Potter Gallery Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS England
William Heelis was a solicitor who advised Beatrix about her land purchases. His offices were in Hawkshead village. They are now the Beatrix Potter Gallery.
Stop At: Tarn Hows, Lake District National Park, Coniston LA21 8AQ England
Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Coniston Water, Coniston England
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake.
Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Windermere, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Bowness-on-Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Pass By: Ambleside, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England
This is one of our pickup points
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather
- As there is a little walking involved on the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
- We will collect you from the departure point linked to your chosen option. Please do not change to a different departure point without informing us in advance as we don't automatically go to every departure point. If we don't know you have changed your departure point we may not pick you up for the tour!
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
steviemorrin
October 2021
Very good tour with Tim the house was the highlight amazing views driving up to top hill tim was very good a knowledge .
Very good tour with Tim the house was the highlight amazing views driving up to top hill tim was very good a knowledge .isherw00dj
April 2022
We spent the morning touring the places that have associations with Beatrix Potter including her house, a castle and a lake. Everything was just perfect and we learned so much about this fascinating lady. The guide, Steve, was a good storyteller and really brought everything alive for us and the ...
We spent the morning touring the places that have associations with Beatrix Potter including her house, a castle and a lake. Everything was just perfect and we learned so much about this fascinating lady. The guide, Steve, was a good storyteller and really brought everything alive for us and the rest of the group. Even if you are not a Potter fan, this tour tales you to some lovely places.Timea_M
March 2022
We waited to the guide in a wrong place but he rung me and collected us , it was very nice of him, it vase only 2 of us in the tour , the guide was expert and very nice, we get to learn many things about Beatrix Potter , and her role in the preservation of the land , and we so lots of interest...
We waited to the guide in a wrong place but he rung me and collected us , it was very nice of him, it vase only 2 of us in the tour , the guide was expert and very nice, we get to learn many things about Beatrix Potter , and her role in the preservation of the land , and we so lots of interesting plaice , it was an excellent tour i highly recommend .JuliaPenny
March 2022
Highly recommend this tour. Transport was very comfortable and Tim, our driver/guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and a great storyteller! He tied the life story of Beatrix Potter into the local countryside perfectly. The tour was much more than just Beatrix Potter with many interesting anecd...
Highly recommend this tour. Transport was very comfortable and Tim, our driver/guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and a great storyteller! He tied the life story of Beatrix Potter into the local countryside perfectly. The tour was much more than just Beatrix Potter with many interesting anecdotes along the way and of course the beautiful backdrop of the Lake District.Kerry_R
April 2022
Our guide was very informative of Beatrix Potter and the wonderful legacy she left in the lakes District. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend
Our guide was very informative of Beatrix Potter and the wonderful legacy she left in the lakes District. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommendMrsSophieB
April 2022
With only a short weekend to visit the Lake District, this excursion was a fantastic way to get a good introduction to the highlights of the area. Gillian our tour guide and Sandra our driver were provided exceptional customer service and Gillian's knowledge was impeccable. She provided vast deta...
With only a short weekend to visit the Lake District, this excursion was a fantastic way to get a good introduction to the highlights of the area. Gillian our tour guide and Sandra our driver were provided exceptional customer service and Gillian's knowledge was impeccable. She provided vast detail on Beatrix Potter, but also other significant people that provide the Lake District with such rich history too. Would definitely return and book a different tour with this company again.