Beatrix Potter Lake District Tour

On this Beatrix Potter tour, we'll follow in the footsteps of one of the UK's most famous children's book authors through the Lake District National Park. Discover the places that served as inspiration for the Peter Rabbit books!

Beatrix Potter Lake District Tour

At 9:05 am, we'll meet at Windermere train station and board a minibus to Wray Castle, located 20 minutes away.

At this fortress, protected by the National Trust, we'll explore the connections between Beatrix Potter and the Lake District. The creator of Peter Rabbit spent her 16th birthday here, sparking her love for the park.

After viewing the exterior of this 19th-century neo-Gothic castle, we will travel to the village of Near Sawrey, where Potter was married.

We'll stroll through Near Sawrey, observing locations that feature in Potter's illustrations, including the Tower Bank Arms and Hill Top, her home purchased with her book earnings.

Next, we'll visit Esthwaite Water, noted for its romantic appeal by Beatrix Potter, and nearby Hawkshead, where she met William Heelis.

In the final portion of the tour, we will explore the lands and farms acquired by the writer, including Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, and Yewdale Valley, while discussing settings from the film Miss Potter.

We'll conclude the tour at 1:05 pm, returning to the starting point.