Beatrix Potter's Tour from Oxenholme Including Lake Cruise

4.5 (20 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover the locations that inspired Beatrix Potter on a 4.5-hour Lake District afternoon tour. Embark on a lake cruise across the majestic Lake District waters.

Visit Hill Top farm, Beatrix Potter’s former home, and see the landscapes that inspired some of her books. Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).

Continue on to the charming medieval village of Hawkshead, where poet William Wordsworth attended school, and then through the beautiful landscapes of the central lakes with lake and woodland views. Learn more about the much-loved children’s author from your knowledgeable guide.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Mountain Goat Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of Multilingual Audio Guide (No wifi or headphones provided on tour)
Included: Lake Cruise
Included: On-board commentary in English
Included: Entry to Hill Top Farm or World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Included: Transport in a small mini-coach

Not included

Not included: Food & drink
Not included: Drivers gratuity (Optional)
Not included: Headphones not provided

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Join your tour at Oxenholme train station.
Tarn Hows

15 min

Stop and admire the views at the beautiful Tarn Hows, take some photographs and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Lake District
Hawkshead

one hour

Visit the quaint little village of Hawkshead, explore the shops and visit the grammar school of William Wordsworth if you wish.
Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

30 min Admission included

Visit the home of Beatrix Potter, Hill Top Farm. Admission included in your ticket.
Coniston Water

45 min Admission included

Take a lake cruise on one of the Lake District's famous lakes.
Stop 6

Passing by

Return to Oxenholme to continue to your next destination.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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Ticket office on platform 1, please arrive in plenty of time as the tour departs at 11:10am and cannot wait for late passengers or late trains. Dates: Seasonal -01 January to 31 October

Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point

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Ticket office on platform 1, please arrive in plenty of time as the tour departs at 11:10am and cannot wait for late passengers or late trains. Dates: Seasonal -01 January to 31 October

Return point: Returns to original departure point

Using your ticket

We thank you for choosing to tour with Mountain Goat.

Please make a note of your pick up time and location. We ask you be ready 10 minutes prior to departure.

You will be picked up on Platform 1 of Oxenholme Train Station, please wait on the platform for your driver.

Useful Information

There will be toilet and photo stops on route
Timings may vary dependent on traffic & weather.
Minimal walking is required, but do wear sensible shoes and bring a light rain coat.
Remember passengers must be over 5 years old and children must have their own seat.

Most importantly have a GREAT day and enjoy the beautiful Lake District!

Download the Mountain Goat App and use the code; 343434 to access the Multilingual Audio Guide

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be 5 years or older
There will be places in Hawkshead to buy food or drink but we recommend you have Lunch before the tour.
There are toilet stops on route
Minimal walking is involved
Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
Luggage storage is available at the Windermere Information departure location
Seats cannot be reserved
Each passenger must have their own seat
Entrance to Hill Top farm is included, however when Hill Top is closed customers will visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. (Hill Top is closed on Friday's outside UK school holidays and November - February).
Please note, the pick up location you have chosen is where you will be collected from. It is not possible to be collected from a different location once chosen. If you are not at the correct pick up location and miss the tour, we cannot offer alternative arrangements.
If you are returning back to Oxenholme for a train, we recommend booking a train that departs after 6pm to ensure you are dropped off in good time.
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Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Access Code for Mountain Goat App; BPFC26
If you are using our app, make sure you download the app before you arrive for your tour as we do not provide Wifi and bring headphones.