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The World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere is a vibrant visitor centre offering a unique experience for all the family. Explore a magical world where all 23 enchanting tales are brought to life, recreating the beautiful Lake District countryside complete with sights, sounds and smells. There's chance to meet your favourite characters including Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-winkle and Jemima Puddle-Duck. Visitors can step into Peter Rabbit's Garden to see the cos lettuces that Benjamin Bunny nibbled on and the gooseberry bush where Peter got caught in a net as he tried to escape Mr. McGregor! There's plenty to do to keep everybody happy: kids can explore with a free activity booklet and play puzzles and games whilst adults reminisce and absorb themselves in Miss Potter's history in the fascinating virtual world and interactive area. There's also a superb themed family friendly café where you can treat yourself to a scrumptious High Tea and a Peter Rabbit Picnic Basket for the kids. On the menu too are delicious fresh soups and salads with ingredients grown in our very own kitchen garden. And don't forget you can take a bit of Beatrix Potter magic home with you at the end of the day from our famous gift shop. With plenty of great events to take part in through the year, a fun time is guaranteed whatever the weather!
Opening details
Prices
Adult £7.95
Senior £6.95
Child £3.95 (children under 3 free)
Family £22 (2 adults + 2 children)
Annual Family Freedom pass £35
Discounts available for groups of 15+
Free garden tours available to Groups & Schools
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Pushchairs available
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Japanese signs/commentary, Dutch, Chinese and French signs/subtitles.
Contact
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Address
The Old Laundry,
Crag Brow,
Bowness-on-Windermere,
Windermere, Cumbria,
LA23 3BX
Directions
Map reference: SD 403969 Lat: 54.36411 Long: -2.92027
In the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, just off Lake Road.
By Train: connect to the Lakes Line at Oxenholme Station and travel on to Bowness-on-Windermere. Alight at Windermere and take the 25 min walk to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 2 miles from Windermere station