Private tour in Lake District National Park Anna G
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 3 people
8 hours
Private transportation
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Anna G.
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There is much more to the story of Beatrix Potter than Peter Rabbit. On this fascinating tour, we will follow in her footsteps to understand the story behind this remarkable woman, starting with her early years as a gifted artist to a pivotal moment at Wray Castle that changed the course of her life. Her later success as a children's illustrator enabled her to purchase land and property that were ultimately gifted to us all through the National Trust. On this tour, we will attempt to understand Beatrix through the eyes of an impressionable 16-year-old to a mature woman who overcame the challenges of growing up as a female in Victorian Britain and who turned tragic events into positive outcomes. Ultimately, her conservationist vision left a lasting legacy to the Lake District National Park that we all benefit from to this day. Although this tour is best done by electric bicycle, it can be adapted to a car tour.
Our first stop is the Armitt Museum for an introduction to Beatrix Potter (BP) as an artist, scientist and landowner, along with a private viewing of BP's illustrations of fungi (subject to their opening hours). At Wray Castle, we hear about a chance meeting with the local vicar, who was a huge influence on BP and became a lifelong friend and mentor. Note: Wray Castle is closed throughout 2025, but the grounds are open. Next is Hawkshead for a tour around this attractive market town, followed by lunch at one of the many pubs or tearooms in this highly picturesque village. After lunch, we visit Beatrix's much-loved home at Hill Top, left entirely as she intended. Finally, we end the day at Tarn Hows - a local beauty spot - that was saved from unwelcome development by Beatrix Potter and given to the nation in her will. If you have any specific requests for this tour, please message me and I'll customize the tour for you as far as I am able to.
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Transportation is provided by electric bicycles. A full day's hire is £55 per person.
England, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,Station: Oxenholme Station on the West Coast Main Line or Windermere Station on the Lakes Line,ByGuide: We will pick you up from your accommodation if it is within 10 miles of Windermere or Ambleside.
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 3 people
Duration:
8 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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