Things to see & do
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
© National Trust
To mark the 110th anniversary of ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ being published, our new exhibition displays for the very first time, all of Beatrix Potter’s original ink drawings for the private first edition of the book.
Find out about Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter and her husband William | Beatrix at Hill Top
© Rupert Potter & National Trust
Find out more about Beatrix Potter- a remarkable woman:
- artist
- writer
- farmer
- conservationist
The Gallery shopping
A wide range of goodies available through our Hawkshead and Hill Top shops
© Dayve Ward
Choose from lovely local items in our Hawkshead 'corner shop'.
What's going on?
We've made changes at the Beatrix Potter Gallery over the winter months.
So come and see our new look. We've introduced audio extracts from Beatrix's letters and journals and colourful banners to tell you about her life.
Get creative
From a young age, art was part of Beatrix Potter's life. We're reflecting this in our new-look Gallery: there'll be space for kids to get creative in a children's activity area and quiet spaces for reading too.
Ideas for your holiday list
- visit Hill Top
- have family fun at Wray Castle
- enjoy Tarn Hows
- see what Claife is all about