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Beatrix Potter WorldI remember taking my two children, when they were really quite tiny up to Hill Top at Near Sawrey. I was slightly bemused when the very kind lady at the desk, looked at the age of my kids and sweetly advised me that they may get more out of a visit to Beatrix Potter World in Bowness on Windermere.The exhibition is very well done, and really does bring The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter's other loved characters alive. If you've not been before then it's worth knowing that Bowness on Windermere can get very crowded during peak holiday seasons. When we went, we got to Beatrix Potter World as it opened at 10 am and so beat some of the crowds.
A Beatrix Potter Day Out with ChildrenHow about making a whole day of it? If you are looking for somewhere for lunch - then you could pre-book on one of the Peter Rabbit lunches - you will see the dates just over there in the right hand column - if the dates don't tally then you could still lunch at the Tea Rooms at Beatrix Potter World. If you are also travelling over to Nr. Sawrey to visit Beatrix Potter's home Hill Top then the pub next door, Tower Bank Arms,
has a fabulous menu and children are welcome. Do know, though, that it is very popular and unfortunately has very little parking. If there's a queue when you arrive then why not spend the time challenging your children to find Tower Bank Arms in their illustrated Beatrix Potter books (hint try the Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck!). Hill Top (situated just behind the pub) often has a children's garden trail during holiday periods. Another great place to eat with children would be the former home of Beatrix's cousin Edith, Brockhole; not only does Brockhole have a cafe with a view and and a link to Beatrix Potter, but an adventure playground for the kids too!
Although you are unlikely to have Tarn Hows to yourself, as it is hugely popular, however there is enough room for everyone and the buggy-friendly pathway around the tarn makes this an easy walk for toddlers and accessible to those needing the help of wheels. Tarn Hows link to Miss Potter is that she bought the land around 1929 and left it in her will to the National Trust, for you and I to enjoy today.
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World of Peter Rabbit and Friends EventsPlease double check all the information with Beatrix Potter WorldWednesday 15 February and Saturday 18th February Games and Arts & Crafts with the RSPB - a free event where you can learn more about Squirrel Nutkin and the red squirrels of the Lake District In the foyer of Potter World in Bowness on Windermere. 10am until 4pm
Have lunch with Peter Rabbit!
Thurs 16th Feb 2012 at 1pm Booking Essential
Adults £10.00 Hear the tale of Peter Rabbit whilst enjoying a lovely lunch with Peter Rabbit himself. There will be lots of lovely sandwiches plus crisps and cakes galore. Price includes entry into the Beatrix Potter World attraction to learn and explore more of the delightful characters Beatrix Potter created. Please call 0844 504 1233 ext 277 for tickets
Peter Rabbit Easter Egg HuntThursday 5th April Starts at 10am - FreeJoin Peter Rabbit in his hunt for 110 eggs which will be hidden throughout Cumbria This annual Easter hunt is extra special this year as it celebrates both Peter Rabbit's 110th birthday and is also the centenary year of Beatrix Potter's 'The Tale of Mr Tod'. If you find an egg then let Beatrix Potter World attraction know so that they can see if you have also won one of the 10 BIG prizes - one prize per family only.
Join Peter Rabbit for his 110th Birthday Party!Saturday 28th July 2012 at 1pm Adults £12.50Children £10.00 (12mths-15yrs) includes a present for each child BOOKING ESSENTIAL Join Peter Rabbit for a scrumptious party lunch to celebrate his 110th birthday his friend Benjamin Bunny will be there too. There will be sandwiches, crisps and cakes galore. In addition to lunch, a guest of honour will read The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny Admission includes entry to the World of Beatrix Potter attraction where you can learn and explore more of the delightful characters Beatrix Potter created. For tickets please phone 0844 504 1233 ext 277.
Idyllic Cottages in the Lake District
A hand-picked selection of self-catering cottages in the Lake District. Visit Beatrix Potter - National Trust propertiesVisit Beatrix Potter's first Lake District home, Hill Top Farm and the Gallery at Hawkshead (both owned by the National Trust) to get a glimpse into the life of Beatrix Potter and to see manuscripts and illustrations.Yew Tree FarmBeatrix Potter helped the National Trust purchase Yew Tree Farm in the 1930's. As well as financial support she also loaned furniture to the tenants of Yew Tree Farm and assited them in setting up a Tea Room.Many of Miss Potter's belongings still remain at Yew Tree Farm. Sadly the Tea Shop is no longer open, but you can stay at Yew Tree Farm Guest House - not only does it have links to Beatrix Potter but it is also a working farm. For full details of Yes Tree Farm, here.
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