Discover the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter in our unique Attraction – the only one of its kind in the world. Experience walking through the pages of the famous stories as Peter Rabbit and his friends are brought to life in 3D in a Lake District landscape. With a free activity trail for children, a themed Peter Rabbit™ café, two world-famous gift shops and a full line of up events, everyone can enjoy a bit of Beatrix Potter magic, whatever the weather!
Upcoming Family Events
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Hallowbean In the town of ‘Ghoooul’ Dr Frankenheinz is rustling up something special for the annual Halloween cooking competition… the HALLOWBEAN. Come and enjoy some spooky goings on and a good old singalong! Saturday 25 October at 11am & 2pm
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Meet Peter Rabbit Have you ever wanted to give Peter Rabbit a hug? Now is your chance! Sunday 26 & Monday 27 October
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Wonderland - a Magical Journey Listen and watch the Hatter as he tells the story of Alice's journey in Wonderland through puppets, beautiful painted scenery, music , song and of course hats! Tuesday 28th October at 11am & 2pm
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The Witch Who Couldn't Sleep Being a witch is super exciting. There's always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around Halloween. And maybe that's why Natascha The Witch can't sleep... Thursday 30 October at 2.30pm
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Halloween Crafts Join us to for some spooky colouring, sticking and gluing and create a Halloween wreath to hang on your door handle at home! Friday 31 October, 10.30 - 16.30
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Graffiti Classics Free tickets available for children under 16 with a paying adult! This isn’t just a classical concert—it’s a virtuosic mix of musical comedy, gypsy-folk, opera, bluegrass, stand-up comedy and dance! Expect lots of laughs, dancing and singing, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction. Thursday 27th Nov, 7:30pm
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Wreath Making Add some handcrafted charm to your festive celebrations this year by creating your very own unique traditional Christmas Wreath in our Winter Wonderland. Fri 5 Dec at 2pm & 5.30pm | Sat 6 Dec at 10.30am & 2.00pm
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Let's get ready for Christmas Get ready for Christmas at our festive craft event and make your very own personalised souvenirs to take home. Sat 20, Sun 21 & Mon 22 December
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Santa's New Sleigh Christmas is fast approaching and Santa’s Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will Christmas be cancelled? Saturday 20 - Wednesday 24 December with two shows a day.
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The Snow Queen - Puppet Show A wonderful tale of The Snow Queen told through the eyes of puppets Gerda and Kai. Join them on their adventures. Sun 28 - Tues 30 December, daily at 11am & 2pm
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The Wind in the Willows Join Ratty, Mole, Toad, and Badger on a delightful, family-friendly adventure by the riverside in this lively and engaging theatrical production. Monday 16 - Thursday 19 February with two shows a day.
Our Venues
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The World of Beatrix Potter™ is a vibrant family Attraction bringing to life Beatrix Potter’s enchanting stories in a magical recreation of the beautiful Lake District countryside.
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Browse for souvenirs in one of our famous Beatrix Potter gift shops. Find us on the main street Crag Brow, or at the end of the Attraction and take a little bit of Potter magic home with you! Entry to the shops is free.
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The Peter Rabbit™ Café offers a perfectly themed and unique dining experience with a good dose of mischief & a treasure trove of adorable treats on the menu from your favourite characters. Open daily 10.30am – 4.00pm for brunch, lunch & afternoon tea.
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The Peter Rabbit Garden
The garden tells the story of Beatrix Potter the naturalist and is designed to capture the very essence of Beatrix Potter’s world, from the cos lettuces that Benjamin Bunny nibbled on to the gooseberry bush where Peter got caught in a net as he tried to escape Mr. McGregor.
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Just outside the front of the Attraction is our boutique nursery Shop which stocks a huge range of ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly clothing, gifts and accessories.
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The Theatre produces a lively programme of professional drama, classical music, folk, comedy, lectures and film. This intimate little theatre shares a building in Bowness with the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.
Visitor info at a glance
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Open 10am - 4.30pm
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Getting here
Sat Nav for Attraction: LA23 3BX
Address: World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BXMain entrance - from Crag Brow via sloping ramp down or from Rayrigg Road via sloping ramp upwards.
Sat Nav for Parking: LA23 3BZ
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Accessibility
Disabled and pram access from Crag Brow via sloping ramp down or from Rayrigg Road via sloping ramp upwards.
Achievements
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Truly magical no matter what your age. Something different around every corner. Quality exhibits. The chiming clock is well worth waiting to hear.
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This is a must! It brings back lovely memories of childhood and the books we know and love. It was lovely to see it separated into the different stories and the characters bring it to life. It starts with a small clip to watch then its free to roam around and explore. Perfect photo opportunities and a lovely gift shop to end the visit with.
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Absolutely adorable and idyllic! The artistry of this experience is phenomenal. It brought me back to my childhood! Well worth the money and time! I went in my wheelchair and it was smooth and enjoyable.
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Amazing place! My little one really enjoyed it.
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Incredible little museum. You must visit it especially if you have kids. We love it.
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What a totally unique experience. Visited several times on our holiday.
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This is such a sweet experience to go to with loved ones. I love how descriptive it is. The figures are so well made. The gift shop has some lovely bits as well.
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Really enjoyable attraction for the whole family
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A magical trip through the world of Beatrix Potter. The displays are so realistic.
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Would give higher than 5 stars 🌟, it was fantastic so well done and so interesting. Took me back to being a child.
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Lovely experience and plenty to learn about the legend herself, for kids and adults alike. We go every year and always learn something new!
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A fab immersive experience. The displays are beautiful and classic. The attention to detail is outstanding.