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 the castle protected by the National Trust, we will learn about the links between Beatrix Potter and the Lake District, where she celebrated her 16th birthday, leading to her affection for the national park.

After viewing the exterior of the 19th-century neo-Gothic castle, we’ll travel to the village of Near Sawrey, the site of Potter's marriage.

In Near Sawrey, we will recognize locations featured in Potter's illustrations, including the Tower Bank Arms and Hill Top, the house purchased with her book sales.

The next stop is Esthwaite Water, referred to as "ultra-romantic" by Beatrix Potter, near the village of Hawkshead, where she met her husband, William Heelis.

Finally, we will explore lands and farms acquired by Potter, visiting Tarn Hows, Coniston Water, and Yewdale Valley, along with locations from the film Miss Potter.

We will conclude the tour at 1:05 pm back at the starting point.