Beatrix Potter Gallery Hawkshead
   
Gallery showing original watercolours by world famous author Beatrix Potter and displays on her life and work
  • Original story book illustrations by Beatrix Potter
  • Fascinating exhibition on the life of a beloved children's author
  • Atmospheric 17th-century Lakeland town house
  • Popular children's quizzes and goodie bags
  • Display on the major new film Miss Potter
What's new this year

Exhibition featuring displays on the major new film Miss Potter, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, plus original watercolours used to illustrate The Tale of Tom Kitten – which is celebrating its 100th birthday

Points to note The annual exhibition shows a selection of the NT's Beatrix Potter collection. There is a free activity sheet for children. No WC, public WC 200 yards away in main village car park

Opening arrangements
 
Gallery
 3 Mar–25 Mar 07  10:30–4:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 31 Mar–27 May 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 28 May–31 Aug 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Th Closed Fridays Sa Su
 1 Sep–21 Oct 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
 22 Oct–28 Oct 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Shop
 10 Feb–25 Mar 07  10–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
 26 Mar–11 Nov 07  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
 14 Nov–23 Dec 07  10–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
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Admission by timed ticket issued on arrival to all visitors. Open Good Fri. Shop is open occasional extra days in winter. Please enquire before making a special journey. Last admission 30mins before closing

Contact details

015394 36355
015394 36471 (Shop)
015394 36805 (Learning)
Fax: 015394 36187
Emailbeatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

£3.80, child £1.90, family £9.50. Discount for Hill Top ticket holders (not applicable to groups)

 

Beatrix Potter Gallery Hawkshead