Highlights
Discover the life of Beatrix Potter, taking a step back in time. Visit Hill Top, home of her many children’s books, Wray Castle and Moss Eccles Tarn. Enjoy the sights and sounds of traditional Lakeland, taking in some of its awesome landscapes. This tour takes you on a journey through Beatrix's beloved Lake District. This Tour Includes: • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle • Local expert driver / guide • Parking Fees This Tour Excludes: • Food and Drink • Attraction Entry Fees
About This Deal
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Near Sawrey, Near Sawrey
*TICKETS FOR THIS ATTRACTION TO BE BOOKED SEPERATELY* Once the home of children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. This 17th-century house in Near Sawrey, Hawkshead was where her many children’s books were brought to life. It’s traditional stone walls and slate roof are typical of the area and became a Grade II listed building. Beatrix left the house and much of her other buildings and land to the National Trust in her will. Hill Top now serves as an insight into her life in the Lake District.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library
Rydal Road, Ambleside
Beatrix Potter Gallery is closed for renovations. This attraction is currently replaced with a visit to the Armitt Library and Gallery, Ambleside. Beatrix Potter was one of the most iconic and influential figures of the Lake District and an early member of The Armitt. She was a major benefactor, and on her death in 1943, she bequeathed to us her exquisite botanical drawings and watercolors, together with her personal first edition copies of her ‘little’ books. This archive together with material from the National Trust Archive, the Frederic Warne Archive, and the Beatrix Potter Society, provides a wealth of information on Beatrix.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tarn Hows
Lake District National Park, Coniston
A beauty spot that must not be missed, yet is not entirely typical of the local landscape, for the tarn is partly artificial, being three tarns joined together in the 19th Century and most of the trees surrounding it are conifers. The attraction is its sheer beauty, surrounded by thick woodland, and views towards Wetherlam, the Helvellyn range and the Langdale Pikes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wray Castle
Low Wray, , Ambleside
The castle was the first place Beatrix Potter stayed in the Lake District, when she was just sixteen. It was here she discovered the Lakes countryside and preserving it for future generations became a lifelong passion. This is not a real castle, but a private house built in 1840 in the style of the Gothic Revival. Now owned by the National Trust its impressive stature uncovers the hidden mysteries of the landscaped grounds and the picturesque tradition which the Lake District is so famous for.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Moss Eccles Tarn
Ambleside
This is where Beatrix Potter spent time painting, whilst her husband fished. Enjoy the sights and sounds of traditional Lakeland, taking in some of its awesome landscapes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Attraction Entry Fees and Food & Drink
Traveler Pickup Information
You can book collection from your hotel with 48 hours notice, included in this tour is one of our Private Hire vehicles for a maximum of 8 people.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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