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Beatrix Potter was born on July 28th 1866 in London.
A typical Victorian family, the Potters lived in a large house with several servants and Beatrix was educated at home under a sequence of governesses. Beatrix first visited the Lake District with her family in the summer
of 1882 and she went on to spend many happy childhood holidays in the region. She and her brother Bertram explored the woods and fields, caught and tamed wild animals and sketched and painted all they saw.
Places to visit
Hill Top Farm
This was Beatrix's first house, bought using money she had made from her early books. Today visitors can view the untouched house, exactly as Beatrix left it.
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Beatrix Potter Gallery
This charming 17th-century solicitor's office is now home to the original watercolours and sketches of Beatrix Potter.
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World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Award winning visitor attraction that brings to life all 23 of Beatrix Potter's tales in three domensions.
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Beatrix's gardens
Beatrix both wrote about gardens in her Journal and sketched flowers and fungi. Gardens featured in many of her books including Jemima Puddle-Duck.
beatrix's gardens
Shopping and gifts
Beatrix Potter Shops
Peter Rabbit & Friends, Bowness-on-Windermere
National Trust Shops at Hill Top & the Beatrix Potter Gallery or shop online at www.hilltopshop.co.uk
The Beatrix Potter Emporium & Hop, Skip, Jump at the World of Beatrix Potter or shop online at www.beatrixpotteremporium.com
Where to stay
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This quick search allows you to search by accommodation type and date. For more detailed searches click on the advanced option.More about the imagery
The header image is of Beatrix Potter with her monther, courtesy of the V&A Museum.
Lake District locations
The Lake District inspired beatrix Potter's stories. Follow in her footsteps by visiting some of the delightful locations.
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