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The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere

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Visit The Magical World Of Beatrix Potter.

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4 Sep 15th, 2008 

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Very cheap and educational for children and adults .

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Very small museum .

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BEATRIX POTTER HISTORY

Beatrix Potter is a 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 in 1866 and passed away in 1943, during her life she has written and perfected many of these short stories, which children still love 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 has finished you can then enter the world of Beatrix Potter, where you can look around at your own leisure.

This is a unique experience for both young and older people, and it is the only attraction of its kind in the whole of Europe.

Here you can experience all of the twenty three Beatrix potter tales, these are brought to life in an indoor recreation of the beautiful lake district. You can experience some of the sights, sounds and even smells, so this is just like stepping into the story book.

The museum is really quite small, to look at but it is packed with big human size models of the Beatrix creations, Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Miss TIggy Winkle and all of the other characters created by the legendary Beatrix Potter.

Although it is small it can take a while to get around it all, as the displays are so impressive and detailed, not only are the models great but the interactive and in depth reviews and details about the Beatrix legacy and all of the many characters will keep you gripped.

GIFT SHOP

As you exit the museum you will find a gift shop (THE EMPORIUM). Here you can purchase the comprehensive ranges of the Beatrix Potter gifts, such as books and collectables.

Many of these little gifts are unique and can only be purchased from the world of Beatrix Potter of at the web site www.beatrixpotteremporium.com

TEA ROOMS

You can either grab a coffee and snack before or after you have visited the attraction. Here they serve good homemade food and snacks and offer a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

Within the tea rooms there are parent and toddler facilities and even a children's activity play area to keep kids entertained, while you relax with your coffee.

You can sit inside of outside on the terrace to take in the spectacular views, surrounding the attraction.

PRICES

The trip to the world of Beatrix potter cost £5.95 per Adult and £3.00 for children. This is paid at the booking desk when you enter the attraction.

LOCATION

This attraction is located in Bowness on Windermere, and I very easy to get to from all locations.

If you are coming from the M6 south bound, you need to exit at junction 40 on to the A592, this will road will then take you all of the way to the Beatrix attraction, just follow the sign posts for the attraction.

If you are coming from the M6 north bound, take exit 36 signposted A590 follow this road until you hit the A592, The A592 signposted Bowness will take you to the Beatrix Museum.

For information you can contact the Beatrix attraction at:

The world of Beatrix Potter,
Bowness on Windermere,
Cumbria,
LA23 3BX.
Tel: 01539488444
Email: information@hop-skip-jump.com

RECENTLY THE BEATRIX POTTER ATTRACTION CELEBRATED

Recently the museum has had many things to celebrate, the first being 100 years of Jemima Puddleduck.

Beatrix published the first Jemima Puddleduck short story in 1908, Jemima Puddleduck was a simpleton duck that went on to capture the worlds hearts. Therefore the character has gone on to still be a loved character, and celebrated her 100th birthday.

Another great mile stone for the Beatrix Potter legacy was the making of the film Miss Potter, this film illustrates Beatrix Potter's life and how she became the person she did. Renee Zellweger played the legendary Miss Potter, This too is another I would recommend you see.

OVERALL OPINION

I loved this although when I first walked into the museum, I was disappointed with its size, but we still managed to spend three hours there and the kids loved it so, I would visit again.

The models and carvings on the Beatrix characters really made an impression on me they very beautifully designed and constructed.

You can take in cameras and video cameras, so I would recommend you take one as these models are great as they are life sized you can even stand by them to have your picture taken.

The food in the tea shop was yummy, it was all homemade and locally produced so it was a real treat, and the prices were very reasonable too.

If you are looking for a day out then try this attraction, is very easy to get to from the M6, and provides an entertaining time for both you and the kids, This place is set in some stunning surrounding views, so even these are worth at look at. 

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fleurdelacour 11.04.2009 11:21

Sounds like an interesting visit!

EVIT 29.10.2008 15:15

Quite interesting!

Julieshobs 16.09.2008 23:49

Visited here during the summer and was very impressed as looks nothing from the outside.

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