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Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour. Embark on a cruise across the majestic Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake.
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.
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Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Join your tour at Oxenholme train station.
Admission ticket free -
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Stop and admire the views at the beautiful Tarn Hows, take some photographs and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Lake District
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit the quaint little village of Hawkshead, explore the shops and visit the grammar school of William Wordsworth if you wish.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Visit the home of Beatrix Potter, Hill Top Farm. Admission included in your ticket.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Lake Windermere
A cruise on Lake Windermere. Included in your ticket.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Return to Oxenholme to continue to your next destination.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Minimal walking is involved
- 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
- Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).
- 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.
- If you are returning back to Oxenholme for a train, we recommend booking a train that departs after 6pm to ensure you are dropped off in good time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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