Traveller's Guide to the South and Central Lakes

38 shore of Windermere by ferry and join a Mountain Goat minibus bound for Beatrix Potter’s home – Hill Top. You can continue on into the historic village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery. Here you can see a wonderful collection of Miss Potter’s sketches and watercolour paintings of her famous characters. Hill Top ticket holders can get a discount on entry. Day Out 1 Windermere - beautiful all year round Windermere & Bowness-on-Windermere A Taste of the Lakes Windermere has lots of activities to keep you busy: take a lake cruise, indulge in some retail therapy or visit one of the many attractions. One of the best ways to enjoy the scenery around Windermere is by boat. Windermere Lake Cruises has a choice of steamers and modern launches sailing from Bowness Pier. Timetables and fares are available from the Tourist Information Centre or Bowness Pier. Don’t forget you can always head out on the boat and take the bus back! For a different perspective there are plenty of picture-perfect picnic spots along the lake, either on The Glebe or at Cockshott Point. The path through Cockshott Point, which goes very close to the lake shore, is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. In the afternoon immerse yourself in the world of Beatrix Potter. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction brings all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s tales to life, complete with sights, sounds and smells! Discover Peter Rabbit in Mr McGregor’s garden, visit Mrs Tiggy- Winkle in her kitchen and explore the woodland glade with Jemima Puddleduck. If you haven’t had your fill of her marvellous creations, The Cross Lakes Experience operates daily throughout the summer from Bowness. The service allows you to hop across to the western The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction