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Delightful small shop, selling a range of locally produced gifts, Beatrix Potter souvenirs and National Trust products. All profits made in the shop go directly into funding the National Trust's conservation work to preserve the Beatrix Potter legacy.
A wider range of Beatrix Potter goods, including limited editions and exclusive products, are available from Hill Top Shop: Hilltop.shop@nationaltrust.org.uk
Level entrance to ground floor, 1 step down and sharp turn left to mezzanine floor. Small shop.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Gift shop
National Trust Property
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Entrance one step down from street level with immediate sharp right turn. Then level ground floor access to three rooms. Many steps to first floor gallery rooms (4). Introductory talk for all visitors.
Also at this Venue
Address
Main Street,
Hawkshead,
Ambleside,
Cumbria,
LA22 0NS
Directions
Map reference: SD 351982 Lat: 54.37516 Long: -3.00057
B5286 from Ambleside 4 miles, B5285 from Coniston 5 miles. Next to Red Lion pub in the centre of Hawkshead village. Parking, not National Trust, 200 yds.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 6 miles from Windermere station
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
To the gift shop
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Visitor information available in audio format
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 1Number of steps to entrance
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system