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Shopping at Hill Top

Published:: 15 September 2025

The Story of Beatrix Potter Book — The Story of Beatrix Potter Book | © James Dobson

Discover a treasure trove of unique products to treat yourself or a friend. Every penny that you spend in our shop helps us to look after Hill Top for everyone, for ever.

Support Local

Help to care for nature, beauty and history with every item you buy on a visit to Hill Top. Discover our sustainably sourced and locally created range, which is made within 30 miles of Hill Top and supports small artisan business owners.

Locally made gifts at Hill Top shop — Locally made gifts at Hill Top shop | © Jo Daws

Discover the beautifully illustrated books by Beatrix Potter

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or a new favourite read to cosy up with, pop in to explore our selection of books.

The Story of Beatrix Potter Book — The Story of Beatrix Potter Book | © James Dobson

Cards and stationery

Look out for our gorgeous design-led, UK-made stationery range to turn even the shortest thank you note into something special.

A selection of Hill Top Greeting Cards — A selection of Hill Top Greeting Cards | © Jo Daws

Ready for spooky season? discover terrifying treats for a hair-raising Halloween.

Halloween character decorations made from felt — Decorate a room with Halloween characters made from felt | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

A view of Hill Top house, Cumbria, a cottage with pretty foliage climbing up its walls and which is surrounded by a cottage garden densely planted with shrubs and flowers.

Discover more at Hill Top

Find out when Hill Top is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

Treat yourself

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.

A selection of throws from the 2025 autumn/winter collection

Things to do in Hill Top garden

Discover Beatrix Potter's garden, restored to how it was in her time, with the carefully tended vegetable plot and views of the pretty cottage garden from the famous path.

Image shows autumnal mist framing the last of the magenta flowering roses on the trellis at Hill Top as colder night draw in

Things to do in Hill Top house

See Beatrix Potter’s house as she wanted you to see it. It’s filled with her belongings and you can match up illustrations from her books with scenes there today.

The art work from Beatrix Potter's Tale of Two Bad Mice

Booking your visit to Hill Top

The house and garden at Hill Top are open, and you will need to book in advance to guarantee entry. If you're planning a visit to Hill Top, read this article to find out everything you need to know.

The Parlour at Hill Top, Sawrey, Cumbria, with an Adam style fireplace

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