Beatrix Potter's Gallery
Step inside this charming 17th-century building to enjoy a new exhibition of Beatrix Potter's original watercolours and paintings. This gallery has an interesting history, as previously it was the office of Potter's husband, William Heelis. Many of these pictures are only displayed at this location. Learn more about Beatrix as a farmer and early supporter of the National Trust. Note: nearest WC 300 yards in main village car park (not National Trust). Timed ticket entry
Don't miss
New: exhibition 'Keeping House' with Mrs Tittlemouse.
We celebrate 100 years of The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse.
Children will love the trail based on the displays.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
Facilities:
Shopping & eating
Enjoy the meals and refreshments available in Hawkshead village.
Parking
300 yards (pay and display), not National Trust
Learning
Suitable for school groups
Families & children
Hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Children's quiz/trail
Mobility information:
Parking
In Hawkshead village and is not National Trust. Approx 300 yards from the Gallery
Building
Exhibition housed in old property entered from street, step to narrow entrance.
Level access to 3 rooms on ground floor.
Illustrations are upstairs, objects relating to Beatrix Potter downstairs. Many stairs with handrail to other floors
Location:
In Main Street, Hawkshead village, next to Red Lion pub
Bus services
Stagecoach in Cumbria 505 Windermere –Coniston. Cross Lakes Shuttle from Bowness to Hawkshead
Cycling
View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website
By Road
B5286 from Ambleside (4 miles); B5285 from Coniston (5 miles)
By Train
Windermere 6½ miles via ferry
Ordnance survey reference
96:SD352982
Group Visits:
Average length of visit: 30 minutes.
Coach parking:
No coach parking.
Nearest parking: Lake District National Park (LDNP), 300yds.
Pay & display. WCs are located here.
Beatrix Potter Gallery
Main Street
Hawkshead
Cumbria
LA22 0NS