The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere > Reviews

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 ... Read review

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 ... Read review

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: *Mrs. ... Read review

Advantages: pleasant museum for Potter fans
Disadvantages: none

...in 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 ... Read review