Many Lives of Beatrix Potter – Full Day All-inclusive Tour – by Rail and Minivan
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Duration
9 hours
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This tour takes you to:
- Wray Castle the holiday home where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District.
- Near Sawrey, the village where Beatrix lived.
- Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit.
- Esthwaite Water where Beatrix walked with William Heelis when they were courting.
- Hawkshead village where she carried out her daily business.
- Beatrix Potter Gallery to see the original illustrations by Beatrix.
- Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District.
- Monk Coniston Estate, vast and beautiful, which Beatrix bought and later donated to the National Trust.
- Coniston Water with spectacular views of the lake and the mountain Coniston Old Man.
- Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm which you may recognise from the film Miss Potter.
- Armitt Library & Museum to see Beatrix's stunningly detailed mycology illustrations and other artefacts
Additional Features:
- Gift Shops at Hill Top, Armitt Library & Museum, Hawkshead & Beatrix Potter Gallery
- Food, drink & comfort facilities available at Tarn Hows, Armitt Library & Museum, Wray Castle & Hawkshead village
- Suitable for solo travellers
Included
- Full Day Tour
- Admission to Hill Top
- Admission to the Beatrix Potter Gallery
- Admission to the Armitt Library & Museum
- Knowledgeable guide to provide expert commentary and analysis, as well as taking care of practicalities and general support throughout the day
- Experienced driver for your safety on the steep, narrow and twisty Lakeland roads
- Small group of up to 6 people for a more flexible and personalised experience
- Use of personal radio communication technology to keep you in-touch with your guide when you are off the minibus (where applicable)
Requirements
The English Lake District weather can change quickly, even in the summer months. Please bring a waterproof coat with a hood in case of rain or windy weather.
As there is some walking involved in the tour, some uphill and on uneven or wet terrain, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes.
Attention
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them