4.5-hour Beatrix Potter-themed Lake District Tour

An afternoon tour of sites that inspired Beatrix Potter with a Windermere cruise trip included

4.8 · Exceptional(44 reviews)
Free cancellation available

On this 4.5-hour afternoon tour of the Lake District, you’ll have the chance to visit famous sites and attractions that inspired the work of Beatrix Potter. You'll visit Hill Top, which is the former home of the famous children's author.

During the tour, you’ll embark on a cruise trip across Lake Windermere, which is the largest lake in the Lake District. You’ll see natural vistas that inspired many of Beatrix Potter’s books. You’ll also explore the medieval village of Hawkshead, where you’ll learn about the life of poet William Wordsworth.

What's included

  • Boat ride
  • Live commentary
  • Transportation in a mini coach
  • Hill Top or World of Beatrix Potter admission

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks
    • Tips (optional)

    Health & Safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Restrictions

    • Visitors need to be at least 5 years old.

    Additional information

    Please note that it is recommended to eat lunch before joining the tour. There will also be places in Hawkshead to buy food and drinks.

    There will be restroom breaks along the route on this tour.

    Please note that this tour involves a small amount of walking.

    This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

    Please note that luggage storage is available at the Windermere Tourist Information Center.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Pickup Bowness Pier: Bowness Bay, Windermere, LA23 3HQ
    Meet your guide next to the ticket office at Bowness Pier 3.
    Departure point
    Pickup Kelsick Road Ambleside: Kelsick Road, Ambleside
    Meet your guide at the bus stop opposite the Ambleside Library.
    Departure point
    Pickup Windermere Information: Mountain Goat Tours, Victoria St, Windermere, LA23 1AD
    Meet your guide at the listed address, located approximately 328 feet from the Windermere railway station at the top of Victoria Street.
    Departure point
    Pickup Oxenholme Railway: Oxenholme Station, Kendal, LA9 7RB
    Meet your guide at the ticket office of the Oxenholme Lake District railway station.
    End point
    Kelsick Road, Ambleside
    End point
    Oxenholme Station, Kendal, LA9 7RB
    End point
    Bowness Bay, Windermere, LA23 3HQ
    End point
    Mountain Goat Tours, Victoria St, Windermere, LA23 1AD

    User ratings

    4.8 · Exceptional(44 reviews)
    Good value
    4.7
    Facilities
    4.7
    Quality of service
    4.8
    Ease of access
    4.5

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