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

Overview

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 every Friday outside of the 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

Itinerary

1. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

   Visit Hill Top Farm, once home to Beatrix Potter (Not available on a Friday)

   · 40 min· Admission included

2. Coniston Water

   Take a lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes.

   · 45 min· Admission included

3. Tarn Hows

   A stunning stop on the tour, Tarn Hows is a picturesque beauty spot that boasts some spectacular views. Originally created in the 19th century by damming a series of smaller tarns. The area was then purchased by Beatrix Potter who gave it to the National Trust to ensure its preservation.

   · 20 min

4. Hawkshead

   Visit the beautiful village of Hawkshead

   · 30 min

How to use your ticket

Thank you for booking a Mountain Goat tour. Please make a note of your chosen pickup point and pick up time, our driver will meet you there on your chosen day of travel. This is identified above in this confirmation. Please arrive at the location selected in good time, if you are not, you may miss the tour. Download the Mountain Goat App and use the code; 343434 to access the Multilingual Audio Guide

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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
• Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
• Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
• Seats cannot be reserved
• Each passenger must have their own seat
• Please note, the pick up location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
• 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).
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• Due to the nature of our tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
• Please note, this tour operates in combination to our 'Lake District Afternoon Tour'.
• Access Code for Mountain Goat App; BPFC26
• If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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