The movie Miss Potter, about the life of famous children's author Beatrix Potter, came out in January 2007. Beatrix Potter is well known for having lived in the Lake District and the film was shot at various locations in the area, particularly in the South around Hawkshead, Yewdale, Windermere and other places. If seeing the film has made you keen to visit the Lakes, you'll find the region geared up to welcome you! UK Exploratory can also help out.

A number of our self-guided walking holidays in the Lake District happen to pass filming locations and by taking the odd detour you can see the full range of locations.

South Lakes Circuit - hike a 4-day circuit with nights in Hawkshead, Coniston and Great Langdale
North Lakes Circuit - make a spectacular circuit of the North Lakes in 4 days from Keswick
Lake District Explorer - a full exploration of the Lake District across two or more bases

Beatrix Potter lived from 1866 to 1943. As well as her series of books, the first of which was 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', she is known for a great interest in conservation. This led her to acquire over 4,000 acres of land, including 14 farms, in order to preserve its natural beauty. She left this land to the National Trust; it is frequent to come across sections of it as you walk through the South Lakes.

Visit Miss Potter - the tie-in website with Cumbria Tourism