Museums · North West England
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
In or near Hawkshead.
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 1.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a museum located in North-West England, postcode LA23. It showcases the life and works of the renowned children's author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, featuring her beloved characters and stories.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3654, -2.9192
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Windermere and Bowness
- Postcode
- LA23 3BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 10:00-16:30; Apr-Oct: Mo-Su 10:00-17:30
Sources
- osm: way/404073177 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction?
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 3BX), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
- What is The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction?
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 3BX.
- Is The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction a protected site?
- Yes — The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 3BX.