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Beatrix Potter Private 5 Hour Tour
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Spend a day with one of the Lake District’s most cherished figures, Beatrix Potter. This unforgettable tour lets you follow in her footsteps and visit the locations that inspired her beloved children’s stories and illustrations. You’ll explore the scenic beauty and charming landscapes that Beatrix Potter held dear.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Holehird Gardens - Beatrix Potter spent her summers here in 1889 and 1895. She searched for fossils and fungi in the woods, which she used as subjects for her watercolor paintings.
- Troutbeck - One of Beatrix Potter’s favorite valleys. We pass by Troutbeck Park Farm, which she purchased in 1923 and where she became an expert in breeding Herdwick sheep.
- Ambleside - We make a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside, located at the head of Lake Windermere.
- Wray Castle - Beatrix was 16 when her parents rented Wray Castle. The family stayed there in 1882, and one of her favorite rooms was the library.
- Hawkshead - Hawkshead is an ancient township that has thrived since Norse times, with many buildings dating back to the 17th century. While here, we visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery. The 17th-century building, which was her husband’s office, has remained unchanged since his time. A significant collection of Beatrix Potter’s original drawings and illustrations are on display at the gallery.
- Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s House - Purchased in 1905, Beatrix Potter used the proceeds from her first few books to buy this small 17th-century stone house. Samuel Whiskers, Jemima Puddleduck, and Tom Kitten were all created here.
- 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.
- Coniston Water - Coniston Water is one of the most impressive and beautiful of the English lakes. The lake is dominated by the “Old Man of Coniston,” which rises to 803 meters.
- Coniston - Passing through the village of Coniston, we come to Yew Tree Farm, owned by the National Trust. Beatrix bought the farm in 1930 and saved it from being turned into a forestry plantation. This stunning and historic Grade II listed building is one of the most famous farmhouses in the Lake District.
What's Included
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Private tour (not shared with others)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Thoroughly cleaned vehicles (all surfaces wiped)
- Complimentary bottled water
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Umbrellas provided (just in case)
- Anytime photo stops at your request
- Drop off at a destination within the Lake District
What's Not Included
- Admission tickets will be purchased by Brook Tours knowing the number of travellers .
- Admission tickets are payable on the day of tour.
- Hill top tickets: Adult £14, Child £7, Family £35
- Wray Castle tickets : Adult £5.40, Child £2.70, Family £13.50
Location
Windermere Railway Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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