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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
    Other building  Shop  Events  1944 
    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 noteNo 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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    • To find out more about Beatrix Potter Gallery buy the guide before you visit
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