Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Cumbria
N 54° 21.097 W 002° 58.227
30U E 501920 N 6022644
Hill Top was the former holiday home of authoress Beatrix Potter. She bequeathed her estate to the National Trust.
Waymark Code: WMEZE8
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/28/2012
Views: 5
Hill Top was Beatrix Potter's first purchase in the Lake District. She had stayed in many houses to holiday with her parents and brother. It was whilst staying locally she asked to be told when somewhere nearby came up for sale. Hill Top farm and land became available. But rather than evict John Cannon who had been living and farming at Hill Top, she built an adjoining house for him. Beatrix hired him to continue running the farm.
There followed many other farm purchases in Troutbeck, Borrowdale, Yewdale and more around Sawrey. All bequeathed to National Trust. Overall the National Trust control over 25% of the Lake District.
Hill Top has a limited entry system, especially on wet days. Get a ticket and wait for your entry time.
Parking in Near Sawrey is a problem. Yellow lines everywhere, enforcing No parking between late March and early November. The ticket office has a small car park, but do not pay for parking until your visit time.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Hill Top
Near Sawrey,
Hawkshead,
via Ambleside,
Cumbria
LA22 0LF
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Open Saturday to Thursday. House closed Friday, but shop and garden free entry.
10 - 5 Last entry 4.30 pm
Charges rise annually.
Adult £8 Family £20 (2012)
Check before visiting.
A combined ticket with Beatrix Potter Gallery is possible.
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): N 54° 21.148 W 002° 58.287
References:
None
National Trust member: no
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