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Conservation in Action

Have you ever wondered how our team cares for Hill Top and the objects Beatrix Potter left to the National Trust?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join our collections team in the spare room to see their conservation in action.

Find out more about the techniques the team use as they check, catalogue and clean objects from the Beatrix Potter collection that aren’t normally on display.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Meeting point

The collections team will be in the spare room upstairs, unless otherwise stated by our welcome team on the door.

Accessibility

Our conservation efforts will primarily be upstairs in Hill Top. 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

Don't forget to scan your membership or pay for entry at the reception just off the car park before heading up to Hill Top. You need your token for entry. We always recommend booking your visit in advance in case we're busy and cannot always guarantee there will be space in our small car park. Please check the website for details on visiting us.

Upcoming events

Event

Mischief in Miniature 

The Tale of Two Bad Mice comes to life at Hill Top, with little needle-felted mice in various mischievous scenes around the property for you to try and spot.

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on
22 Jul to 16 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 107 other dates or times
Event

My Dear Beatrix... 

Send Beatrix Potter a letter about your connection to her, her stories, and the Lake District that she loved and was inspired by.

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on
22 Jul to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 162 other dates or times
Event

Hill Top Herdwick - Exclusive Guided Walks 

Join the Hill Top Farm team on an exclusive guided tour at Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, renowned as the first farm owned by Beatrix Potter.

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on
25 Jul to 29 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 9 other dates or times
Event

Beatrix Potter's birthday 

Celebrate Beatrix Potter's birthday in our orchard.

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on
26 Jul to 28 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times