by Joe Jeffrey
Explore the magical world of Beatrix Potter with The Caravan Club this summer
28 July 2016 marks the 150th birthday of everyone’s favourite childhood author, Beatrix Potter. To mark the occasion, The Caravan Club has revealed a couple of great sites which look set to enable families to discover the inspiration behind her famous tales and explore some of Potter’s favourite spots with a trip to Cumbria.
Hill Top Cottage, Cumbria
Visit Beatrix Potter’s 17th-century farmhouse, Hill Top Cottage, in the heart of the Lake District and perfect for a great family day out. As visitors walk around the cottage they can spot the inspiration behind Beatrix Potter’s stories, including the doll’s house used to conjure The Tale of Two Bad Mice. To celebrate the birthday of Beatrix Potter on 28 July 2016, Hill Top Cottage is hosting a birthday party where families can celebrate in style with fun activities and music. Nearby, Coniston Park Coppice Caravan Club Site offers guests a scenic base with its own mini adventure playground which is perfect for keeping the whole family happy and entertained. The park is set in 63 acres of beautiful National Trust woodland, which Beatrix Potter is credited for reserving.
A stay at Coniston Park Coppice Caravan Club site based on two adults and two children costs £32.70 per night. Holidaymakers can also book a stay in a boutique camping pod which costs just £45 per night and camping is also available.
Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead
Be inspired by original Beatrix Potter artwork and view the brand new exhibition ‘Realism and Romance’ at the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead. Visitors can explore Beatrix’s love of nature and her lifelong inspiration from the natural world or join a ‘Storytelling Saturday’ session and listen to favourite Beatrix Potter tales. Storytelling Saturday will take place from 1pm and 3pm on 10 September 2016. Stay at Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site, set in the southern Lake District, where visitors will be immersed in nature’s finest delights. After taking in the views of the surrounding area, visitors will be inspired to write the next Peter Rabbit novel.
Stay at Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site for a short journey to the Beatrix Potter gallery in Hawkshead. A one night stay for two adults and two children at Meathop Park costs from £27.70 in September 2016.
To book any of these offers call The Caravan Club on 01342 326 944 or visit the Club’s official website here now.
