Beatrix Potter Afternoon Half Day - includes Hill Top and Cruise

The Beatrix Potter Afternoon Tour is an enchanting excursion that invites you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District while discovering the legacy of the renowned author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. This tour provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the life and artistic creations of one of the most adored figures in British children's literature. The itinerary includes a visit to Wray Castle, where Beatrix Potter spent her first summer min the Lakes. You will visit her home at Hilltop with your included entry ticket (no need to pay extra). You will also get the chance to explore Hawkshead, a charming village which Beatrix knew well, and visit other landmarks associated with Potter's life and work, making for an unforgettable and informative afternoon tour.

1. 1

   Windermere

   Pass by

   This is one of our pickup points

2. 2

   Wray Castle

   15 min

   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.

3. 3

   Esthwaite water trout fishery

   Pass by

   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".

4. 4

   Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

   40 min

   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.

5. 5

   Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop

   Pass by

   This is where William Heelis had his solicitors office and known well to Beatrix Potter.

6. 6

   Ambleside

   Pass by

   pass by the town

7. 7

   Lake Windermere

   35 min

   A 35 minute cruise on Windermere will start our afternoon

8. 8

   Bowness-on-Windermere

   Pass by

   This is one of our pickup points

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.