National Trust - Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Now called Tabitha Twitchets Bookshop, though unsure if this is just a temporary arrangement? Within still contains many displays relevant to the life and works of Beatrix Potter, but with a large bookshop element as well. All housed within a delightfully Olde worlde interior that is as much part of the attraction as the exhibits it contains. If you are in Haweshead with an idle hour to spare, this will be worth your time to take a look.

From Hilltop, we walked three miles, but the museum is closed. But it was good to see the site in the picture book in person. This is Potter's husband's lawyer's office. Wordsworth's Grammar School, where he attended from age 9 to 17, and the church can be seen from the bus stop. Toilets here are clean and card-accessible, although there is a charge. There is a lovely shop and pub, reachable by the 505 bus.

Currently highlighting Beatrix Potter's floral illustrations. Worth it if you're a National Trust member, though I'm not sure if children would find it as interesting. I'd call ahead as the gallery was closed earlier this week due to staff shortage. I've been told it's hard to get in during the morning so booking is advised, however the afternoons are more accommodating for drop-ins which is what we did. There's no immediate parking so you will need to park in the village pay & display car park (£3 for up to 2hrs). You can collect a National Trust Passport stamp at the entrance if you ask. Very limited gift stand, I'd recommend the 'Peter Rabbit and Friends' gift shop and 'Chocolate Factory' (both next to the car park) if you want to buy gifts and merchandise. No toilets, but the car park has some for 50p (cash/contactless).

We travelled to this wonderful little gallery after visiting Hilltop, Beatrix Potters house just a short drive away. Original pictures hand drawn and displayed for us to appreciate. Pay and display parking in the Village and a lovely walk through very quaint streets, we didn't think it was very well sign posted and we found it through Google Maps. There are some steep, narrow stairs inside the building but qell worth negotiating to have a look at thr wonderful art work. Fabulous place to visit and a step back in time to my childhood.

Great little place to enjoy some Beatrix Potter stories. Perfect for older children as there is a game to look for the answers, however there is beautiful little corner with drawing and playing area for little ones. Great deal for National Trust members, both House and Gallery free which can save a lot of money!

When I think of the Lakes ,i think of Hawkshead,I have been visiting this village for over forty-five years, even stayed here on our honeymoon, it's always a pleasure to revisit this wonderful Lake District village.

A wonderful and quaint building with a very olde world feel. It isn't a large gallery at all, but the pieces on display and the environment they're in combine to create an enjoyable experience. Apparently, the art on display is changed regularly, so what's on display when you arrive may not be on display again for another 10 years to protect the items from light damage. This means that future visits should result in being able to view different examples of Potter's art. Although I thought the price of admission quite high for the small amount of art on display, the fact it's on display in the offices of William Heelis, Potter's eventual husband, made it a genuine experience, hence the 5 stars. I would go again, if only to observe the next rotation of Potter's paintings and letters.

This is a must for all Beatrix Potter fan!!