Beatrix Potter & Lake District: Afternoon Half-Day Tour
📍 Windermere, Lake District, UK
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From
£ 69
Duration4 hours
FitnessEasy
CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time
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Overview
What you will be doing
Wray Castle
Where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home
Sawrey village
Beatrix visited the village often, and used it as inspiration for her illustrations and where she happily settled and married.
Hill Top
The house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit.
Esthwaite Water
Where Beatrix fished from her boat
Hawkshead village
Tarn Hows
Bought by Beatrix and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District
Coniston Water
With spectacular views of the lake and Coniston Old Man; Yewdale Valley: Where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter
Yewdale Valley
Where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter
Things to know
AccessibilityChildren friendly | Service animal/dog friendly
Fitness levelEasy
Tour languageEnglish
Licence requiredNone
- As there may be a small amount of walking involved in the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes.
- No food or drink is included in the tour price.
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- WIFI onboard
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide
❌ Not included
- Lunch
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: Windermere Railway Station, Station Precinct, Windermere LA23 1AH, UK
Instruction: Multiple departure points:
1: Windermere Railway Station (Outside of the station building, Windermere Railway Station, LA23 1QA Windermere, GB)
2. Bowness-on-Windermere (In the layby outside Pier 1, The Promenade, LA23 3HQ Bowness-on-Windermere, GB)
3. Ambleside (On the corner of King Street next to Ishaas Indian Eatery, LA22 0BZ Ambleside, GB)
Your guide will be wearing an orange or black coat printed with "EnglishLakesTours.com" logo.
Please ensure that you are at your chosen departure point at least 5 minutes before your pickup time. The minibus will be unable to wait for you if you are not there and you will miss your tour. Due to local traffic conditions, the bus may arrive later than expected. Please wait 10 minutes after the quoted departure time before calling.
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.
Your host
This tour is operated by English Lakes Tours.
Pay securely online. Your tour is operated by our vetted local partner, and Kodama Travel acts as booking agent. We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.