Beatrix Potter Private 5 hour tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF, England
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Overview

Enjoy a day with one of the Lake District's most famous and beloved characters, Beatrix Potter. This memorable tour will allow you to walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter, and see the places that inspired her children's books and work. On this tour you will get to see the beauty spots and delightful landscape that Beatrix Potter once treasured.

Pickup Information

We must stress, that we DO NOT pick up from Kendal and Oxenholme railway station.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Holehird Gardens
Beatrix Potter stayed here in the summer's of 1889 and 1895. She hunted fossils and fungi in the woods which she used to paint watercolour pictures from.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Troutbeck
One of Beatrix Potter's favourite valley's. We pass Troutbeck park farm. Bought in 1923 and where she became an expert in breeding Herdwick sheep.
3. Ambleside
We take a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside situated at the head of Lake Windermere.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Wray Castle
Beatrix was 16 when her parents rented Wray Castle. The family stayed there in 1882. One of her favourite rooms was the library.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Hawkshead
Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating from the 17th century. Whilst here we visit the Beatrix Potter gallery. The 17th century building, which was the office of her husband, has remained unaltered since his day. A significant selection of Beatrix Potter's original drawings and illustrations are on display at the gallery.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Bought in 1905 Beatrix Potter used the money she made from her first few books to purchase this little 17th century stone house. Samuel Whiskers, Jemima Puddleduck and Tom Kitten were all created here.
Duration: 45 mins
7. Tarn Hows
Miss Potter bought the Monk Coniston estate, which included Tarn Hows, for £15,000, in 1929. She then sold half of the estate to the National trust, and left the other half to the trust in her will.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Coniston Water
Coniston water is one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes. The Lake is dominated by the "Old man of Coniston" which rises to 803 metres.
9. Coniston
Passing through the village of Coniston we come to Yew tree farm. Owned by the National trust. Beatrix bought the farm back in 1930 and saved it from being turned into a forestry plantation. This stunning and historical grade two listed building is one of the most famous farmhouses in the Lake District.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Knowledgeable driver-guide.

Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)

Hand sanitizer provided.

Complimentary bottled water.

Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.

Air conditioned vehicle.

Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces.

Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)

Anytime photo stops at your request.

Exclusion

Admission tickets will be purchased by Brook Tours knowing the number of travellers .

Admission tickets are payable on the day of tour.

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Brook tours of Windermere

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