Conservation in Action
Have you ever wondered how our conservation team cares for buildings like Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop?
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
A special opportunity to witness work being done on the floorboards of our upstairs rooms in the old Heelis building.
Join our conservator and wood specialist, plus members of the collections team, as they work on caring for the building. You can ask the team questions about the work they're doing or about the architecture and history of the building.
Come and join us for this rare opportunity!
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all the family
- Meeting point
The team will be upstairs; ask our bookseller downstairs for guidance on entry.
- Accessibility
We regret that this work will not be accessible to all, but our team is always happy to talk to you about what we're doing if you can't access our upstairs rooms.
- Other
There is a public car park on the otherside of Hawkshead for anyone travelling by car. It is just a few minutes walk from there to the bookshop.
Upcoming events
The Tale of the Golden Rabbits
There are some golden rabbits hidden around the shop! Can you spot them all?
Beatrix Potter's Hawkshead
Pop into Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop and pick up our Beatrix Potter's Hawkshead map for a suggested donation of £2.
Between the Pages
Discover what we've found between the pages of donated books...
My Dear Beatrix...
Last year, we asked you to send letters to Beatrix Potter. This year we're displaying them at Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop.