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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Can you spy the 4 items hidden in the bookshop?
Have you experienced Hawkshead like Beatrix Potter with our list of 6 activities?
Filled with information about Beatrix Potter and some of her connections to the Lake District and the National Trust, this leaflet is new and the perfect companion to your visit to the village.
You can also get it stamped if you spot all 4 character items in the shop, or do the 6 activities in and around Hawkshead. The perfect way to follow in Beatrix Potter's footsteps.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
We regret that Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop is not accessible as there is a step to get into the building, and dim lighting in some areas, particularly weather dependent.
- Meeting point
This map is only available at Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop.
- Suitability for children
The bookshop welcomes children accompanied by adults.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather when visiting Hawkshead.
- Other
Dogs are allowed in Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop.
Upcoming events
The Tale of the Golden Rabbits
There are some golden rabbits hidden around the shop! Can you spot them all?
Ghost stories with Tallow Tales
Join us for an intimate afternoon of spooky stories and frightening folklore in the cosy surroundings of our historic bookshop.
That's a wrap
Buying something from us as a gift? Why not let us wrap them for you? (Please note this is dependent on bookshop team capacity on the day.)
Festive crafting
Head to Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop during the Hawkshead Christmas Fair for festive crafting.