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    Hill Top house
    © NTPL / Stephen Robson
    Hill Top
    Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF
    Telephone: 015394 36269
    House  Garden  Pub  1944 
    Enjoy the tale of Beatrix Potter – Hill Top is a time-capsule of this amazing woman's life. Full of her favourite things, the house appears as if Beatrix had just stepped out for a walk. Every room contains a reference to a picture in a 'tale'. The lovely cottage garden is a haphazard mix of flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables. Hill Top is a small house and a timed-ticket system is in operation to avoid overcrowding and to protect the interior. Hill Top can be very busy and visitors may sometimes have to wait to enter the house

    Don't miss
    • Don't miss the new children's garden trail (during holiday periods).
    • See the sights which inspired Beatrix's tales and illustrations.
    • Experience her house, just as Beatrix would have done.

    Making the most of your day
    Leave the car behind and come to us by boat, boot or bike; include a visit to Hawkshead and the Beatrix Potter Gallery

    Opening times
    House
    13-Feb - 25-Mar-10 11 - 3:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    27-Mar - 20-May-10 10:30 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    22-May - 02-Sep-10 10 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    04-Sep - 31-Oct-10 10:30 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Shop and garden
    13-Feb - 26-Mar-10 10:45 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    27-Mar - 21-May-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    22-May - 03-Sep-10 9:45 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    04-Sep - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 24-Dec-10 10 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Open Good Friday, 2 April and 29 October. Limited number of timed tickets available daily. Access to the garden and shop is free during opening hours. Shop closes at 1 on 24 December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    015394 36269 Fax: 015394 36811 Email: hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Standard Admission: adult £6.50, child £3.10, family £16. Access to the garden and shop is free during opening hours. Discount for Beatrix Potter Gallery ticket holders


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    Places nearby
    • Beatrix Potter Gallery
    • Coniston and Tarn Hows
    • Fell Foot Park
    • 'Gondola'
    • Hawkshead and Claife
    • Townend
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