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Timeless gifts for generations of children, Beatrix Potter's books continue to delight and engage.

Enter the children's play area of the Peter Rabbit website for a great introduction to Peter Rabbit and
Friends ^TM for the youngest fans.

For lots of exciting games and activities to share with your child click here.

The life of Beatrix Potter is a fascinating story in itself, one that has a lot to offer children particularly as an insight into the constraints and expectations of women in the Victorian Era.

Ahead of her time she defied convention to not only become one of the great storytellers and artists of her age but also a landowner, farmer and conservationist. For a detailed biography and information on the life and works of Beatrix Potter click here

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The stunning Lake District provides the perfect holiday for all the family. Follow in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter on the National Trust country walk at Hill Top; discover her original illustrations at the Beatrix Potter Gallery and see the books and characters brought to life at the fantastic World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

The Lake District is easily accessible and can be reached by major roads, motorways and rail. Visit the following websites for more information on public transport to the Lakes from other parts of the UK

• www.nationalexpress.co.uk
  Tel: 08705 808080
• www.nationalrail.co.uk
  Tel: 08457 484950

Mountain Goat run a shuttle bus service every 40 minutes from Windermere Station, Bowness, Sawrey and Hawkshead, 7 days a week from Easter to October.
For more details see www.mountain-goat.com

Public bus service No. 555: hourly scenic journeys from Kendal to Carlisle

Take a leisurely cruise and enjoy the scenery at a slower pace. Numerous operators on Windermere, Coniston, Ullswater and Derwent Water.

Get off the beaten track and take advantage of the countryside and farmland which inspired Beatrix Potter.

For more information contact the Cumbrian Tourist Board
www.golakes.co.uk
Tel: 015394 44444

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Print and Play

Print off these great activity sheets to enjoy together.