Where nature inspired fiction
Beatrix Potter was an English writer, illustrator and conservationist best-known for her children’s books. On a visit to Hill Top, her beloved home in the English Lake District, you’re sure to be enchanted by the same beautiful nature that inspired her.
When she died in 1943, she left her home and all its gardens to the National Trust. This was in-keeping with her lifetime love of conservation and sharing nature with her community. When you arrive, you’ll discover an almost completely unchanged 19th-century cottage.
Step inside the cosy stone walls to find displays of Potter’s original artworks and writing. There’s also charmingly decorated rooms showing what the house was like when she lived there. Discover the desk where she sat to draw her beloved characters like Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck.
The gardens, too, are a delightful attraction. They have been kept in Potter’s traditional English-cottage style, meaning there are colourful flower beds and vegetable patches dotted around. There’s also a café and second-hand bookshop for you to enjoy.
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