17th-century solicitor's office, now home to the original watercolours and sketches of Beatrix Potter
Exhibition featuring original watercolours used to illustrate The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck and The Tale of Samuel Whiskers (both celebrating their 100th birthdays)
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| Hill Top is a small house and a timed entry system is in operation to avoid overcrowding and to protect the fragile interior. As this can be a very busy property, visitors may sometimes have to wait to enter the house and early sell-outs are possible, especially at holiday times. Tickets cannot be booked in advance. Access to the garden and shop is always possible during opening hours. Since the BBC showed the Miss Potter film at the start of August, Hill Top has been the busiest it has ever been. Please be aware that we are often sold out of timed tickets to the house by 2 each day and we would advise not coming after this time if you wish to see inside the house. The wait for entry to the house is often 2 hours long. The Gardens and shop are open every day until 5, so if you simply wish to see the outside of the house and pick up some souvenirs, we recommend coming towards the end of the day. It is great that so many people are interested in learning about Beatrix and her life – but quite a challenge for us |
Come and visit the house which was recreated for the film Miss Potter. Hill Top characters Jemima Puddle-Duck and Samuel Whiskers celebrate their 100th birthdays this year
Tarn Hows Near Hawkshead, Lake District, Cumbria - England, UK |  Map |
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Tarn Hows is partly artificial, being three tarns joined together in the 19th Century. Nevertheless, it is an extremely popular spot and offers leisurely walking for any ability. The relatively flat path around the tarn is one and a half miles long, and suitable for wheelchairs. Owned by the National Trust, a nearby car park makes the area easily accessible. This location is very picturesque at all times of the year, and offers quite a variety of flora and fauna. You’re even near to Hawkshead for a cup of coffee (or something stronger) after your excursion! |  |
The Hawkshead Grammar
The Old Grammar School in Hawkshead was founded in 1585 by the Archbishop of York, Edwin Sandys. The ground floor classroom retains many old desks covered in carving done by the boys, including the poet William Wordsworth and his brother John. Upstairs in the headmaster's study and a classroom containing an exhibition relating to the history of the school, the founder and William Wordsworth.
