Delightful small 17th-century farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories
- Farmhouse where Beatrix Potter wrote lots of her children's stories
- Many of her beloved 'treasures' are on display
- Hill Top was model for 'Samuel Whiskers' illustrations and others
- Shop specialising in Beatrix Potter gifts
- Hill Top was recreated for the major new film Miss Potter
What's new this year
Come and visit the house which was recreated for the major new film Miss Potter
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Hill Top is a small house and a timed entry system is in operation to avoid overcrowding and to protect the fragile interior. As this can be a very busy property, visitors may sometimes have to wait to enter the house. Access to the garden and shop is always possible during opening hours |
Opening arrangements
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| 3 Mar–30 Mar 07 |
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| 31 Mar–27 May 07 |
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| 28 May–31 Aug 07 |
10:30–4:30 |
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| 1 Sep–21 Oct 07 |
10:30–4:30 |
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| 22 Oct–28 Oct 07 |
10:30–4:30 |
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| 8 Jan–25 Feb 07 |
10:30–4 |
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| 3 Mar–4 Nov 07 |
10:30–5 |
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| 5 Nov–23 Dec 07 |
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| Admission by timed ticket for all visitors. Open Good Fri. Last admission 30mins before closing |
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Contact details
015394 36269
015394 36805 (Learning)
015394 36801 (Shop)
Fax: 015394 36811
Email: hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk
Admission prices
£5.40, child £2.70, family £13.50. Discount for Beatrix Potter Gallery ticket holders (not applicable for groups). Ticket office is in car park. Entry to shop and garden free on Thur & Fri when house closed. All tour groups must book |
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