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The World of Beatrix Potter
The Old Laundry
Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX
England
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Oakbank House Hotel N/A 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Macdonald Old England Hotel €200 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Whitewater Hotel & Leisure Club €109 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
The Glenburn Hotel & Restaurant €112 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Gilpin Lodge €328 0.9 mi 1.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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the albert hotel 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Roberto's 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Seafarers 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Lakes Supertours 1.4 mi 2.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Lakeland Ltd. 1.6 mi 2.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Brockhole Visitor Centre 3.0 mi 4.8 km 4 of 5 stars
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“The World of Beatrix Potter” Fodors.com
“World of Beatrix Potter” PlanetWare.com
“The World of Beatrix Potter” Frommer's
“England’s Glorious North Country” TravelLady
“Wandering lonely in a crowd” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
“A stroll by the lake” Doctor's Review
“Great escapes: Lake District 7 - Literary Lakes” Practical Caravan
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Bowness-on-Windermere
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Traveler Description: The characters of Beatrix Potter's stories are brought to life in this recreation of the Lakeland countryside.
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Attraction type: Specialty museum
Address: The Old Laundry Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX
England
Tel: 015394-88444
Fax: 15394-40870

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“Talent - The Old Laundry, Bowness”
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2 of 5 stars
Truereview4u   1 contribution
Liverpool
Aug 30, 2009

Play was exceptionally poor but actors were brilliant. It was funny (in parts), thankfully. When the lights dimmed I thought there was going to be an intermission but then the actors came on stage and took a bow... couldn't believe it was the end of the play!!! Definitely NOT "too near the knicker-wetting degree". Left the theatre thinking it was... more

“Great family attraction”
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4 of 5 stars
SparklinDiamond   156 contributions
Barrow-in-Furness
Dec 31, 2008
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I love this little place. It is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon if it is wet or cold in Bowness. If you are a Beatrix Potter fan then you will too love this place. Even if you are not familiar with Beatrix Potter, the world of Beatrix Potter will make your imagination run wild! An introductory... more

“Family entertainment, good value”
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4 of 5 stars
1971Lancashire   4 contributions
Lancashire
Oct 6, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Spent an afternoon at Beatrix Potter while visiting the Lakes as the weather was horrendous so we had to find indoor activities. We have really happy of the choice we made as Beatrix Potter provided entertainment for the whole family . We have all enjoyed our time very much and maybe will return in the future!! more

“ピーター・ラビットの世界を再現”
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4 of 5 stars
よっち   821 contributions
Kitakyushu, Japan
Google Translation
Mar 31, 2009

ボウネスのシネマのバス停近くにあります。入場してすぐにベアトリクス・ポター女史の紹介ビデオを見ます。その為、入場は随時で... more

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The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX , England
Tel: 015394-88444 Fax: 15394-40870