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- Per booking
- Up to 16 people
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese (China), Italian, French, Spanish
- Rating on Viator
- 4.7 / 5 · 388 reviews
About this tour
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
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
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“Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Visit Hill Top Farm, once home to Beatrix Potter (Not available on a Friday)(40 min)
- 2
Take a lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes.(45 min)
- 3
A stunning stop on the tour, Tarn Hows is a picturesque beauty spot that boasts some spectacular views. Originally created in the 19th century by damming a series of smaller tarns. The area was then purchased by Beatrix Potter who gave it to the National Trust to ensure its preservation.(20 min)
- 4
Visit the beautiful village of Hawkshead(30 min)
Know before you go
- 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.
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Windermere
- Meeting point
- 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
- Contact
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