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Shopping at Hill Top

Christmas cards hang on a wall and stand on a mantlepiece — Our Christmas collection for 2024 has introduced more recycled materials | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Even though the house is now closed for the season, the Hill Top gift shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout November. 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.

Christmas gifting

Spread a little cheer this Christmas. Discover our shop’s festive range and help care for nature, beauty and history with every gift you buy on a visit to Hill Top.

Wrapped Christmas presents and a wooden advent calendar — Our LED wooden advent calendar is back for 2024 | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Discover our sustainably sourced and locally made gifts. All made within 30 miles of Hill Top, when you purchase these gifts, you are supporting small artisan creators.

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

We've got fantastic wooden toys, fun family games, educational toys, and gorgeous plush animals all looking for a new home. Playtime is covered, however old you are.

A selection of woodland-themed games for children from the AW 2024 collection — A selection of woodland-themed games for children from the AW 2024 collection | © 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

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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.

Autumn borders in the garden at Hill Top

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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.

Visitor in the Treasure room at Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Lake District, Cumbria

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

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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.