Beatrix Potter Gallery 

       

Gallery showing original watercolours by world famous author Beatrix Potter and displays on her life and work

• Original story book illustrations by Beatrix Potter
• Fascinating exhibition on the life of a beloved children's author
• Atmospheric 17th-century Lakeland town house
• Popular children's quizzes and goodie bags
• Display on the major new film Miss Potter

Exhibition featuring displays on the major new film Miss Potter, starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor, plus original watercolours used to illustrate The Tale of Tom Kitten – which is celebrating its 100th birthday

The annual exhibition shows a selection of the NT's Beatrix Potter collection. There is a free activity sheet for children. No WC, public WC 200 yards away in main village car park Opening arrangements   Gallery  3 Mar–25 Mar 07  10:30–4:30 Sa Su  31 Mar–27 May 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Sa Su  28 May–31 Aug 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Th Sa Su  1 Sep–21 Oct 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Sa Su  22 Oct–28 Oct 07  10:30–4:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Shop  10 Feb–25 Mar 07  10–4 We Th Fr Sa Su  26 Mar–11 Nov 07  10–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su  14 Nov–23 Dec 07  10–4 We Th Fr Sa Su KEY: Dark blue=open Admission by timed ticket issued on arrival to all visitors. Open Good Fri. Shop is open occasional extra days in winter. Please enquire before making a special journey. Last admission 30mins before closing   Contact details 015394 36355 015394 36471 (Shop) 015394 36805 (Learning) Fax: 015394 36187 Email: beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk Admission prices £3.80, child £1.90, family £9.50. Discount for Hill Top ticket holders (not applicable to groups)