The Beatrix Potter Experience (The World of Beatrix Potter)

Member Name: rosiesmum

Product:	The World of Beatrix Potter
Date:	10/07/08 (103 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great day out for all the family

Disadvantages: none

Beatrix potter was a wonderful children's writer she brought Peter Rabbit and Jemima puddle duck into many a Childs life and wrote 23 tales about all her famous characters during her life.

She was born in London in 1866 and lived most of her life in the Lake District writing and buying land until she passed away at the age of 73 in 1943. She left all her land to the National Trust so that it would always be protected and therefore keep its natural beauty as so many places in the Lake District.

A museum was opened in Bowness on Windermere in memory of Beatrix and displays all her characters it is a great place for children and adults.

When you first enter the museum you are shown a short film about the history of the famous writer then you are free to wander at your leisure.

You get to see all of her famous tales brought to life it really is quite an experience.

The museum itself is quite small but once inside you will be surprised just how much there is to see, life size models of all her story characters.

It can take some time to get around it all because of the detail in every model and the story behind every one; it will keep any adult intrigued and amuse all children.

There is a gift shop where you can buy books and collectable pottery but I must admit it is quite expensive.

The coffee shop is small but quaint and again quite pricey but I did like the terrace area and the play area for children was quite handy.

Toilet facilities and a baby changing room are just to the side of the tea room.

Prices.

5.95 For an adult, 3.00 per child and a very good price for what is on display.

A good tip for a family day out is to take your camera or video recorder because you can get some really good family shots standing next to the life size figures.

I would defiantly visit this attraction again if I had the grandchildren to stay because it is a magical experience for them plus I was quite taken up with it all myself.

Summary: Even adults will go ahhhhh cute