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The World of Beatrix Potter

The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX , England
0844 504 1233
4.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Description: The characters of Beatrix Potter's stories are brought to life in this recreation of the Lakeland countryside.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Cockermouth, England, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Very charming exhibition and great amvience. Lots of things at child height for them to discover. Some good interactive bits and some interesting historical content for the older children/adults. Very suited to under 5s - our 2 year old loved it. Good rainy option in the Lakes.

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Farnham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

we have been here twice and would still go back again! there is something for every age group.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very nice displays but really not worth the money as it only took about 15 minutes to get around whole thing. Cafe was nice though.

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Middle East
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I am a Beatrix Potter fan. We've tried to make our children Potter fans, but I felt ripped off. It was GBP18 and our kids wanted to leave after 30 minutes. The so called "garden" outside is really a small porch with some pot plants. I actually think this attraction is for older people and not young children. We forced... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We visited this place during our roadtrip through England in May 2012. It was supposed to aim at children but we (aged 24 and 31) thoroughly enjoyed it. The figures are cute, the garden from Peter Rabbit is great and it had a nice atmosphere. I think kids would really enjoy it - but most of the people there were... More

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New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

While not "authentic" like Hilltop, the attraction is well put together and provides a lot of context to how Beatix Potter worked the Lakes District into her stories. Our 14 month old daughter loved the animated displays and didn't want to leave! Its right in the middle of Bowness-On-Windermere and has a pay and display carpark nearby.

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

A magical place for young and old. Well worth a visit.

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cheshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Went to the Lakes for my 30th birtday and in the rain ended up here it was a lovely attraction with a video at the start and then lots of the characters as figures where you could read about the various stories as you moved around the attraction.

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Perth, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I have been here twice quite a few years apart but still had all the magic i first experienced when i went there for the 1st time .........if you are a Peter Rabbit fan or Beatrix Potter fan its another must see.....even if your not its a lovely place to visit for all the family , the giftware have a... More

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Ardrossan, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

wonderful too see if your fan of beatrix potter ...for kids and adults...loved it

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