Immerse yourself in the world of Beatrix Potter on this private full-day tour. Explore iconic locations, see original artworks, and discover the beauty of the Lake District.
Immerse yourself in the world of Beatrix Potter on this private full-day tour. Explore iconic locations, see original artworks, and discover the beauty of the Lake District.
- Wray Castle - Your first stop is at Wray Castle and takes you back in time to when Beatrix Potter was a teenager on holiday in 1882. The usual holiday home, rented for the summer in Scotland, was unavailable and so Beatrix persuaded her parents to take Wray Castle on the shores of Lake Windermere for the summer. It was here that Beatrix spent her…
- Wray Castle - Your first stop is at Wray Castle and takes you back in time to when Beatrix Potter was a teenager on holiday in 1882. The usual holiday home, rented for the summer in Scotland, was unavailable and so Beatrix persuaded her parents to take Wray Castle on the shores of Lake Windermere for the summer. It was here that Beatrix spent her 16th birthday, met Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley, one of the three founding members of The National Trust, and started her lifelong love of the area. This was where it all began for her. Your guide will explain the significance of Wray Castle in Beatrix’s life and the people that she met there.
- Small-group tour ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience - Comfortable AC minivans with amenities like WiFi and charging points - Frequent stops for photos, refreshments, and comfort - Knowledgeable guides provide fascinating facts and stories in English - Includes entry to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top house - Admission to The Armitt Museum…
- Small-group tour ensuring a relaxed and personalized experience
- Comfortable AC minivans with amenities like WiFi and charging points
- Frequent stops for photos, refreshments, and comfort
- Knowledgeable guides provide fascinating facts and stories in English
- Includes entry to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top house
- Admission to The Armitt Museum covered
- Convenient central meeting points for departure and return
- All entrance fees for suggested itinerary sites are covered
- Access to The Beatrix Potter Gallery included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Experience the following: • Wray Castle, where Beatrix celebrated her sweet sixteen and first discovered the charm of Lake District, which later became her permanent residence. • Hill Top, a property bought by Beatrix through the earnings from her famous book, Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water, a place where Beatrix indulged in fishing activities. • The…
Experience the following:
• Wray Castle, where Beatrix celebrated her sweet sixteen and first discovered the charm of Lake District, which later became her permanent residence.
• Hill Top, a property bought by Beatrix through the earnings from her famous book, Peter Rabbit.
• Esthwaite Water, a place where Beatrix indulged in fishing activities.
• The quaint Hawkshead village.
• Beatrix Potter Gallery, showcasing the original sketches by Beatrix herself, featuring her famous rendition of the Peter Rabbit letter.
• Tarn Hows, one of the most picturesque places in the Lake District, purchased by Beatrix.
• Yewdale Valley, a farming land owned by Beatrix that includes the Yew Tree Farm, featured in the film, Miss Potter.
• Armitt Library & Museum, where you can explore Beatrix’s exquisite illustrations of mycology, amongst other artefacts.
- The time of pickup from Oxenholme train station is timed to meet the first train heading towards Glasgow from London Euston on Mondays to Saturdays
- 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
- Children under the age of 5 can travel on this tour but we do not recommend it
- 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!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.