Beatrix Potter Morning Tour | Peter Rabbit's Lake District

4.9(169)4 hFree cancellationBy English Lakes Tours

About this activity

Your morning takes you to Wray Castle, where a teenage Beatrix Potter spent a life-changing holiday in 1882 and first fell in love with the Lake District. You then visit Hill Top in Near Sawrey — the farm she bought with the proceeds of Peter Rabbit and where she lived and worked — followed by the charming village of Hawkshead, where Beatrix's husband worked as a lawyer, and the exquisite Tarn Hows, one of the most beautiful spots in the National Park, once owned by Potter herself.

Your guide is educated to Masters or PhD level and brings Beatrix Potter's story fully to life — not just the books, but the remarkable woman behind them: the scientist, the conservationist, the farmer, and the single largest donor of land to the National Trust in history. Groups never exceed 7 guests. Entrance to Hill Top is included in the price.

What's included

✓Relaxed and friendly small-group tour of no more than 7 guests
✓Comfortable minivans with air-conditioning, WiFi and charging points for most mobile devices
✓Regular photo / comfort stops
✓Professional Guides share their expertise of all the fascinating facts and stories in English
✓Entry into Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's house) is included in the price
✓Departure and return to convenient, centrally located meeting points
✓All entrance fees for locations on the itinerary are included

Not included

✕Food & drink

Meeting and pickup

If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Ambleside Library on Kelsick Road. Postcode: LA22 0BZ What3Words: ///treaty.courier.constants They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Lake Cruises ticket office, in the pull-in area. Postcode: LA23 3HQ What3Words: ///upsetting.sport.mash They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo
If you have selected this option, your driver or guide will meet you outside of Windermere Railway Station ticket office. Postcode: LA23 1AH What3Words: ///spreading.inflame.removes They will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with our "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo

Good to know

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
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!

Cancellation policy

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

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