Beatrix Potter's Half Day Lake District Tour Including Lake Cruise

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour.

Embark on a cruise, enjoy the spectacular Lake District landscape from the water.

Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).

Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.

This tour has attractions worth £32.50 included in your ticket price. Lake Cruise RRP £17.50 and Hill Top £15.00

What's included

  • Lake Cruise
  • On-board commentary in English
  • Entry to Hill Top Farm or World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
  • Transport in a small mini-coach

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food & drink
    • Drivers gratuity (Optional)

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children must be 5 years or older

    There will be places in Hawkshead to buy food or drink but we recommend you have Lunch before the tour.

    There are toilet stops on route

    Location

    Departure point

    Bowness Bay, Bowness Bay, Windermere, LA23 3HQ
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    Departure point

    Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria St, Windermere, LA23 1AD
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    End point

    Bowness Bay, Bowness Bay, Windermere, LA23 3HQ

    End point

    Windermere Tourist Information Centre, Victoria St, Windermere, LA23 1AD

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