- Lake Windermere - A 35 minute cruise on Windermere will start our afternoon
- Wray Castle - Your afternoon 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.
- Esthwaite water trout fishery - 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”.
- 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.
Our guide will take you on a short walk through the village, pointing out the various locations Beatrix used in her books.
- Beatrix Potter Gallery - This is where William Heelis had his solicitors office and known well to Beatrix Potter.
- Tarn Hows - Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows. Here you will have a photo opportunity.
- Bowness-on-Windermere - This is one of our pickup points
- Ambleside - pass by the town
- Windermere - This is one of our pickup points
- Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
- Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points
- Regular photo / comfort stops
- Expert guides sharing insights in English
- Entry to Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s house) included
- 35-minute Windermere Lake cruise
- Convenient central departure and return points
- All entrance fees included in the price
- Food & drink
The Beatrix Potter Afternoon Tour is a captivating journey that allows you to delve into the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and explore the heritage of the celebrated writer and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. This excursion offers a unique opportunity to understand the life and artistic works of a beloved personality of British children’s literature. The agenda includes a stopover at Wray Castle, where Beatrix Potter spent her initial summer in the Lakes. Your visit to her residence at Hilltop is included in your ticket (no additional charges). Additionally, you get the opportunity to traverse Hawkshead, an idyllic village Potter was familiar with, and stop by other sites connected to Potter’s life and illustrations, ensuring a memorable and insightful afternoon excursion.
- 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 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.
