Conservation in Action
Have you ever wondered how our team cares for Hill Top and the objects Beatrix Potter left to the National Trust?
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join our collections team in the spare room to see their conservation in action.
Find out more about the techniques the team use as they check, catalogue and clean objects from the Beatrix Potter collection that aren’t normally on display.
On 22 April, Lucy, an Accredited Conservation Specialist who specialises in Natural History, will visit the bedroom to examine the Specimen Cabinet that originally belonged to Beatrix and her brother Bertram. This item is on loan from the Beatrix Potter Society.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all the family
- Meeting point
The collections team will be in the spare room upstairs, unless otherwise stated by our welcome team on the door.
- Accessibility
Our conservation efforts will primarily be upstairs in Hill Top. We regret that this work will not be accessible to all, but our team is always happy to talk to you about what we're doing if you can't access our upstairs rooms.
- Other
Don't forget to scan your membership or pay for entry at the reception just off the car park before heading up to Hill Top. You need your token for entry. We always recommend booking your visit in advance in case we're busy and cannot always guarantee there will be space in our small car park. Please check the website for details on visiting us.
Upcoming events
Mischief in Miniature
The Tale of Two Bad Mice comes to life at Hill Top, with little needle-felted mice in various mischievous scenes around the property for you to try and spot.
Mrs Tiggy-winkle craft
Celebrate 120 years since The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-winkle was published with a hedgehog-themed craft.
Be inspired: Art in the orchard
An opportunity to channel Beatrix Potter and try your hand at art in Hill Top's orchard and garden.