Why choose this Windermere tour ?
Enjoy a day with one of the Lake District’s most famous and beloved characters, Beatrix Potter.
This memorable tour will allow you to walk in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter, and see the places that inspired her children’s books and work.
On this tour you will get to see the beauty spots and delightful landscape that Beatrix Potter once treasured.
Make the most of your Windermere adventure
What makes Beatrix Potter Private 5 hour tour a unique experience ?
Beatrix Potter stayed here in the summer’s of 1889 and 1895. She hunted fossils and fungi in the woods which she used to paint watercolour pictures from.
One of Beatrix Potter’s favourite valley’s. We pass Troutbeck park farm. Bought in 1923 and where she became an expert in breeding Herdwick sheep.
We take a brief stop at Waterhead in Ambleside situated at the head of Lake Windermere.
Beatrix was 16 when her parents rented Wray Castle. The family stayed there in 1882. One of her favourite rooms was the library.
Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, with many buildings dating from the 17th century. Whilst here we visit the Beatrix Potter gallery. The 17th century building, which was the office of her husband, has remained unaltered since his day. A significant selection of Beatrix Potter’s original drawings and illustrations are on display at the gallery.
Bought in 1905 Beatrix Potter used the money she made from her first few books to purchase this little 17th century stone house. Samuel Whiskers, Jemima Puddleduck and Tom Kitten were all created here.
Miss Potter bought the Monk Coniston estate, which included Tarn Hows, for £15,000, in 1929. She then sold half of the estate to the National trust, and left the other half to the trust in her will.
Coniston water is one of the most imposing and beautiful of the English lakes. The Lake is dominated by the “Old man of Coniston” which rises to 803 metres.
Passing through the village of Coniston we come to Yew tree farm. Owned by the National trust. Beatrix bought the farm back in 1930 and saved it from being turned into a forestry plantation. This stunning and historical grade two listed building is one of the most famous farmhouses in the Lake District.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Beatrix Potter Private 5 hour tour
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Beatrix Potter Private 5 hour tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Knowledgeable driver-guide.
- Umbrellas provided. (Just in case)
- Hand sanitizer provided.
- Complimentary bottled water.
- Drop off at a destination within the Lake district.
- Air conditioned vehicle.
- Our vehicles are thoroughly cleaned before every tour. This Includes the wiping of all surfaces.
- Private tour. (You are not sharing with anyone else)
- Anytime photo stops at your request.
Not Included
- Admission tickets will be purchased by Brook Tours knowing the number of travellers .
- Admission tickets are payable on the day of tour.
- Hill top tickets: Adult £15, Child £7.50, Family £37.50.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Brook tours of Windermere.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
