Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF Telephone: 015394 36269
Delightful small 17th-century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories
Farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children's stories
Many of her beloved 'treasures' are on display
Hill Top was model for 'Samuel Whiskers' illustrations and others
Shop specialising in Beatrix Potter gifts
Hill Top was recreated for the major film Miss Potter
What's new this year
Come and visit the house which was recreated for the film Miss Potter and see how many of the illustrations from the books you can see in real life
Hill Top is a small house and a timed entry system is in operation to avoid overcrowding and to protect the fragile interior. As at other NT properties last entry is 30 minutes before closing. As this can be a very busy property, visitors may sometimes have to wait to enter the house and early sell-outs are possible, especially at holiday times. Tickets cannot be booked in advance. Access to the garden and shop is always possible during opening hours
Opening arrangements
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14 Feb–12 Mar 09
11–3:30
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14 Mar–1 Nov 09
10:30–4:30
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Shop/garden
14 Feb–1 Mar 09
11–4
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2 Mar–13 Mar 09
10–4
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14 Mar–1 Nov 09
10:30–5
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2 Nov–24 Dec 09
10–4
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Open Good Friday and Friday 30 October. Limited number of timed tickets available daily. Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Standard Admission: £6.20, child £3.10, family £15.50. Discount for Beatrix Potter Gallery ticket holders. Ticket office is in car park. Entry to shop and garden free on Friday when house closed
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Trust
properties nearby
Beatrix Potter Gallery
Coniston and Tarn Hows
Fell Foot Park
Gondola
Hawkshead and Claife
Townend
Guidebook
To find out more about Hill Top buy the guide before you visit
