Beatrix Potter Lake District Tours,

Tour A - Half day - The Lake District of Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth

Tour Highlights

A scenic tour linking the homes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter
Grasmere Dove Cottage and gingerbread
Elterwater lake and mountain scenery of the Langdales
Yew Tree Farm - the movie location for Miss Potter
Coniston Water
Hawkshead Village - Wordsworth Grammar school, Beatrix Potter Gallery
Hill Top Farm – the home of Beatrix Potter
Optional Scenic cruise on Lake Windermere

This classic tour takes you to some of the most important features in the Lake District - the home of Beatrix Potter (and Peter Rabbit) - The ancient village of Hawkshead - Dove Cottage the home of William Wordsworth - Grasmere village and lake - Elterwater and the Langdale Mountains. There are plenty of photo opportunities of the spectacular Lake District scenery.

0900	Pick up from your guesthouse We depart up the eastern shore of Windermere, enjoying the views as we travel closer to the market town of Ambleside. Passing the site of the Roman Fort of Galava at Waterhead, we journey on one of the most beautiful stretches of road in England alongside Rydal Water and Grasmere lake. There is a photo stop at Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth and a chance to try the famous Grasmere Gingerbread.
1000	A spectacular road high above Grasmere lake leads over Red Bank to Chapel Stile and the Langdales. These famous and prominent peaks could be seen from Windermere and now we can stop for a close view of these craggy mountains.
11.30	We rejoin the main road and soon reach Yew Tree Farm, formerly owned by Beatrix Potter and the movie location for Miss Potter. After a photostop at Coniston Water we soon reach Hawkshead where you can wander through this pretty medieval village with its narrow cobbled alleys, tiny squares and old church.
12:05	On to Hill Top Farm, bought by Beatrix Potter 100 years ago and where she wrote many famous stories including The Tales of Peter Rabbit. The farmhouse, used as the basis for many later stories, has been preserved in its original state. For more information visit our Beatrix Potter page. Please note that from November thru to Feb 14 and on Fridays throughout the year the house is closed. From Feb 14 to Mar 12 the house is also closed on Sundays. There is no charge to visit the shop and gardens. Entry to the house is not included though your driver can get the tickets for you at a time specially reserved for our guests. We strongly recommend booking your ticket at the same time as your tour should you wish to enter the house.
1315	Our return journey takes us to Waterhead and return to Windermere/Bowness. There is the option of ending your tour at Waterhead and taking a scenic cruise on Lake Windermere to Bowness - discounted tickets are available when booked at the same time as your tour. TOUR PRICE PER PERSON Adult £31.50 Child (aged 4-11) £20.50 Tour operates daily with a minimum of four persons. Tour guarantee for less than four persons £10 per person payable on pick up. WHAT YOUR TOUR INCLUDES Services of driver guide Pick up and drop off in the Bowness, Windermere, Ambleside area Time to visit Hill Top Reasonable deviations from normal schedule on request The most beautiful scenery in England! WHAT YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE Lunch Entry fees to Hill Top £6.50 per adult, £3.10 per child Optional cruise on Lake Windermere (discount available for pre booked tickets) Personal expenses/tips Check Availability Back to Tour selection