Things to Do Near The Ryebeck The World of Beatrix Potter
Take a step in to the world of Beatrix Potter and explore the stunning landscape of fells, valleys, woods, lakes and rivers that inspired her creations. Inside the World of Beatrix Potter™ Attraction you too can discover all 23 of the magical tales, as they are lovingly brought to life in a series of walk through displays, recreating the sights, sounds and aromas in stunning 3D.
There’s chance to meet your favourite characters Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tiggywinkle and Mr. Tod, not forgetting the most famous character of all, Peter Rabbit!
But that’s not all… There’s the Peter Rabbit Garden to explore too, which tells the story of Beatrix Potter the naturalist and is designed to capture Beatrix Potter’s world, from the cos lettuces that Benjamin Bunny nibbled on, to the gooseberry bush where Peter got caught in a net as he tried to escape Mr. McGregor!
In the garden you will find a whole heap of inspiration…
Lifted from the Tale of Peter Rabbit you will find; red fruited gooseberries, parsnip ‘Tender and True’, cucumber ‘Long White’ and cabbage ‘January King’.
Plucked from the pages of the Tale of Benjamin Bunny you will find; pear trees, parsley ‘Moss Curled’, lettuces, carnations and antirrhinums.
And from The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies there’s lettuce ‘Paris White’, roses, pansies, marrows and French marigold ‘Legion of Honour’.