Advantages: Interesting for all the family Disadvantages: not enough for a full day
...for my family was to the Lake District and one of the attractions we decided to visit was Beatrix Potter as there was no way you could go to the Lakes without taking in this attraction or visiting 'Hilltop' where Beatrix lived. We opted for the attraction as felt that maybe this would be more appealing to all of use than just going to look at where Beatrix used to live with not much else there and we all love the tales of BP. Getting there is fairly ... ...towards Keswick turning off onto the A592 towards Newby Bridge with the attraction being located in Bowness town centre. Alternatively you could take one of the Windermere ferries from either Lakeside or Ambleside or take the unique car Ferry that runs from Ferry House at Far Sawrey to Ferry Nab just South of Bowness. We took a slightly different route as we where staying in the South Lakes, the A590 then onto the A592.
Parking is a nightmare in ...
Julieshobs 10.08.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere
Advantages: Very cheap and educational for children and adults. Disadvantages: Very small museum.
...well known novelist, who over the years brought us the famous Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Miss Tiggy Winkle, Benjamin Bunny and many more cute looking characters.
The famous novelist lived most of her life in the Lake District, she had a farm in sawry. She loved the lakes so much that she then went on to buy more and more land, eventually she donated this to the national trust so it would never be ruined.
Beatrix Potter was born in London ... ...and adore today.
In the memories of this great novelist, a museum about her works and all of the characters she created was opened, this was the perfect thing to do to make sure that the books would always be known, I am sure this has contributed to the large success of the Beatrix potter books.
THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER
Once you have paid your entrance fee, you are shown a short film about the world of Beatrix potter and its history. Once this ...
amberlevi267 15.09.2008
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Advantages: Great for the whole of the family Disadvantages: None really =]
...a 15 minute walk to the attraction which is situated on the A592. We stayed for approximately 2-3 hours as there is lots to see and do. You can have your dinner in the on site café as well. A fantastic day out or for just a quick visit.
**What's It About**
The idea of the Beatrix Potter experience is to see all 23 of Beatrix Potters' magical tales. These are brought to life using sights, sounds and even smells. These include taking a look at:
... ...is whose. Great for getting the kids involved.
*Walking into the woodland glade to meet Jemima Puddle-duck and the scary "foxy whiskered gentleman"
*Taking a peep inside Mr McGregor's greenhouse with Peter Rabbit.
*Another chance to find out more about the fantastic tales with the "Tale of Mrs Heelis" presentation and take a walk in her footsteps with the Beatrix Potter Virtual Walks.
*And new to 2007 there is many competitions along your journey ...
lorna200293 15.04.2007
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Advantages: pleasant museum for Potter fans Disadvantages: none
...December 1943.
Her love of the Lake District was brought about during her family holidaying there as a child.
She famously purchased Hilltop farm in Sawry, in the Lake District, then proceeded to buy more of the Lake District open land to stop developers from 'ruining the countryside', she then donated the land to the National Trust in order for it to be protected.
The museum…..
In Bowness-on-Winderemere, a few miles outside Windermere, there ... ...a very steep slope, and the other is at the bottom of Crag road, on Rayrigg Road (A592).which is accessed by some steps leading to the door.
Cameras are allowed into the museum.
It cost £6 per Adult and £3 per child to enter the Museum section of the building, this is paid at the booking desk which is found easiest from the Crag Brow entrance, down the very steep slope.
Once paid you are asked to sit at some seats outside a door until told to ...
blissman70 28.03.2008
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