Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

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Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house

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A watercolour by Beatrix Potter from the Tale of Two Bad Mice

Tales of Mischief on tour 

Original illustrations of some of Beatrix Potter's most mischievous characters including Tom Kitten, Peter Rabbit and the Two Bad Mice are now on display at Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle, as part of a special touring exhibition this year.

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Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Things to see and do

Photo of the original Benjamin Bunny on step

An exciting year 

What 2016 holds in store at the Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead.

The pelt of Beatrix Potter's pet rabbit, Benjamin Bouncer, on display at the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria

Realism and Romance 

‘Realism and Romance’ explores Beatrix Potter’s love of the natural world.

The front of the mainly 17th-century Hill Top, Sawrey, Cumbria, where Beatrix Potter wrote many of the Peter Rabbit stories

The home of Beatrix Potter 

Beatrix Potter bought the 17th-century farmhouse of Hill Top with the royalties earned from Peter Rabbit and the garden is laid out to reflect Peter’s adventures with Mr McGregor. Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and Jemima Puddleduck were all created here. Down the road in Hawkshead is the Beatrix Potter Gallery with exhibitions of original sketches and watercolours from the celebrated children’s stories.

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Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

What's on

Upcoming events

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Storytelling

Sat 08 Oct 2016
13:00-13:30
Gather round to hear your favourite Beatrix Potter tales, told by one of our friendly volunteers.

Curator's Tours

Thu 27 Oct 2016
16:30-18:00
As part of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 2016, this unique after-hours tour gives you access to original Beatrix Potter artwork and the chance to pick the brains of our Beatrix Potter experts.
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Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Shopping

National Trust corner shop in Hawkshead village

Indulge in a spot of retail therapy 

We offer a range of gifts and goodies in our shop and all profits feed future conservation in this part of the Lakes.

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Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

History

Beatrix Potter in Hill Top porch, Cumbria

The life of Beatrix Potter 

Best known for her series of children's books, there's more to Beatrix Potter, so visit us and discover more about her.

Yew Tree Farm and it's flock of Herdwick sheep, near Coniston, in Cumbria

The Lakes and the Trust 

Beatrix loved life in the Lake District and as a prominent member of the farming community she won prizes for breeding sheep.

Two Bad Mice book at Hill Top, near Sawrey, Cumbria

Potter's early life and books 

Beatrix Potter was a woman ahead of her time. A children's author and illustrator, she was a passionate farmer and conservationist too.

Beatrix Potter at Keswick show

A writer and farmer 

Beatrix Potter had a keen interest in farming and in particular loved the Herdwick breed of sheep, which is farmed in the Lake District, Cumbria.

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