Stories in Starlight
Discover Hill Top by night in this enchanting new experience.
- Booking essential
Experience Hill Top like never before. Join storyteller Jessie McMeekin for a magical, story-led walk through the landscape that inspired Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. Explore the places that sparked her imagination, then wander through the illuminated orchard, where nature and storytelling come together under the stars.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Aged 17+ | £25.00 |
| Child Under 5 years | £0.00 |
| Child Aged 5-16 | £15.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
At reception, which is just off the car park.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather.
- Accessibility
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair or step free access to the upper floor of the house. Some steps into and out of the garden and uneven surfaces. Ramp available for shop entrance. Please see Hill Top's main webpage for more details.
- Other
Please note, once tickets are bought, they are non-refundable.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Pets to Page: The Tale of Two Bad Mice. A brand new display at Hill Top.
New for 2025, this display explores how Beatrix drew inspiration for her tales from the pets and people in her life and celebrates the layers of imagination within this special story.
Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop
A new chapter begins with the opening of Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop in Hawkshead.