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Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise

4.7(388)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 388 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Mountain Goat Tours
Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise

About this activity

Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour.

Embark on a cruise, enjoy the spectacular Lake District landscape from the water.

Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed every Friday outside of the UK school holidays and November - February).

Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.

This tour has attractions worth £32.50 included in your ticket price. Lake Cruise RRP £17.50 and Hill Top £15.00

What's included

  • ✓Lake Cruise
  • ✓On-board commentary in English
  • ✓Entry to Hill Top Farm or World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
  • ✓Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour
  • ✓Transport in a small mini-coach

Not included

  • ✕Food & drink
  • ✕Drivers gratuity (Optional)
  • ✕Headphones not provided

Meeting and pickup

  • If arriving by car the best place to park is Broad Street Car Park, LA23 2AB. From here allow at least 15 minutes to walk to the Windermere Information Centre (0.2 miles). What 3 Words - ///treatment.overlaid.hides Windermere Tourist Information Centre- LA23 1AD - at 11:55

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be 5 years or older
  • There will be places in Hawkshead to buy food or drink but we recommend you have Lunch before the tour.
  • There are toilet stops on route
  • Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
  • Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
  • Seats cannot be reserved
  • Each passenger must have their own seat
  • Please note, the pick up location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
  • Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).
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  • Due to the nature of our tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
  • Please note, this tour operates in combination to our 'Lake District Afternoon Tour'.
  • Access Code for Mountain Goat App; BPFC26
  • If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones

Cancellation policy

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

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