Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour Half-Day Tour from Windermere
ID: GYG11895-11895
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore the favorite countryside of Beatrix Potter on a half-day tour including a lake cruise on Windermere, Tarn Hows and entrance to Hill Top House or The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.
Surround yourself with the scenery that inspired Beatrix Potter's enchanting tales during a half-day tour of the Lake District National Park. Visit the author's home and explore the medieval Hawkshead and the scenic Tarn Hows.
Start by making your way to Hill Top, the 17th-century home that Beatrix Potter used as an artistic retreat. Stroll through the charming garden, home to various flowers and which featured in several of her little stories.
~Please note, Hill Top House is closed on Fridays out of the UK school holidays and from November-February. In this case you will visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness, here you will discover more of the authors life and about the characters she created.
After exploring Miss Potter’s extraordinary house, continue to the medieval village of Hawkshead, and get some time to explore the fascinating village. Drive through the renowned beauty spot of Tarn Hows.
Conclude with a lake cruise offering unrivaled views of the mountains.
Note: The tour includes a £32.50 worth of attractions, Lake Cruise RRP £17.50 and Hill Top £15
Highlights
- Visit Hill Top Farm or the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Enjoy a tranquil cruise on Lake Windermere
- Drive through the stunning scenery of the Lake District
- Visit the beauty spot of Tarn Hows
- Get inspired as Potter did in the village of Hawkshead
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you are returning back to Oxenholme for a train, we recommend booking a train that departs after 6pm to ensure you are dropped off in good time.
The tour departs from outside the Windermere Tourist Information Centre. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.