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A child reading at Beatrix Potter Gallery
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Beatrix Potter Gallery
Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0NS
Telephone: 015394 36355
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17th-century solicitor's office, now home to the original watercolours and sketches of Beatrix Potter
  • Original story book illustrations by Beatrix Potter
  • Fascinating exhibition on the life of a beloved children's author
  • Atmospheric 17th-century Lakeland town house
  • Popular children's quizzes and goodie bags
  • Display on the major film Miss Potter

What's new this year
Exhibition featuring original watercolours used to illustrate The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck and The Tale of Samuel Whiskers (both celebrating their 100th birthdays)

Points to noteWindermere Marathon taking place Sunday 18th May, notice of road closures. No WC, public WC 200 yards away in main village car park

Opening arrangements
Gallery
 15 Mar–2 Nov 08  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
Shop
 9 Feb–24 Feb 08  10–4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 25 Feb–14 Mar 08  10–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 15 Mar–2 Nov 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 3 Nov–24 Dec 08  10–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 27 Dec–31 Dec 08  10–4 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
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Admission by timed ticket issued on arrival to all visitors. Open Good Fri. Shop is open occasional extra days in winter. Please enquire before making a special journey. Last admission 30mins before closing

Contact details

015394 36355
015394 36471 (shop)
Fax: 015394 36187
Email: beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

Standard Admission: £4, child £2, family £10. Discount for Hill Top ticket holders
Trust properties nearby
  • Coniston and Tarn Hows
  • Fell Foot Park
  • Gondola
  • Hawkshead and Claife
  • Hill Top
  • Stagshaw Garden
  • Townend
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