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Beatrix Potter Gallery (National Trust)
    Main Street
Hawkshead
LA22 0NS
Cumbria
England
Collection details
Fine Art, Literature, Personalities
Facilities
Shop: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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No toilets. Car park in village car park 100m.
Contact details
General Enquiries (Tel) : 015394 36355
Enquiries/Group bookings (Tel) : 015394 36319
General Enquiries (Fax) : 015394 36187
Group Bookings (Fax) : 015394 36319
General Enquiries : beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk
information : www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-beatrixpottergallery/
mail order : www.hilltopshop.co.uk
Open
2008: 15 March - 2 November: Sat - Thurs 10.30–16.30 (last admission 16.00).

Closed
All Fri + Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Admission charges
2008:
Adult - £4.00
Child - £2.00
Family - £10.00.
No party reduction.
Discount to Hill Top ticket holders.
Discounts
National Trust
 
Description
Gallery showing original watercolours by world famous author Beatrix Potter and displays on her life & work. 2008 features The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck and The Tale of Samuel Whiskers - which are celebrating their 100th birthday - as well as displays on the major film "Miss Potter".

This 17th-century building was once the office of her husband, William Heelis. The interior remains substantially unaltered since his day, giving an interesting insight into a Edwardian law office.
Collections description
Originals of illustrations of 20 of Beatrix Potter's Tales. Also other personal items including sketch albums, photographs and paintboxes. Edwardian law office.

Key artists and exhibits
Beatrix Potter


General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Large print information and/or interpretation
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Facilities
Shop