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Shopping at Hill Top

A young boy looks at Peter Rabbit books for sale in the Hill Top gift shop Cumbria — A young boy examines the Peter Rabbit books for sale in the Hill Top shop | © National Trust/Paul Harris

The shop at Hill Top reopens on 15 February. Discover a treasure trove of unique products to treat yourself or a friend. Every penny that you spend in our shop helps us to look after Hill Top for everyone, for ever.

Help to care for nature, beauty and history with every item you buy on a visit to Hill Top. Discover our sustainably sourced and locally created range, which is made within 30 miles of Hill Top and supports small artisan business owners.

Gifts for green-fingers

Love plants but don’t have your own garden? A balcony, window box or indoor plants are a great way to experience the joys of gardening too. Our seed kits and planters can help you create a green oasis in the smallest of spaces.

A shot of someone tending to plants on a table, with a potted plant and trio of vases pictured. There are also gardening tools lying on the table. — Our gardening kits can bring the outdoors in, in even the smallest of spaces | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Handmade felted decorations

Welcome in spring with these fun, felted decorations, made entirely by hand in Nepal using traditional felting methods.

A felted rabbit decoration hangs on the back of a wooden door — These needle felted decorations are a sweet way to bring a touch of spring to your home | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Cards and stationery

Look out for our gorgeous design-led, UK-made stationery range to turn even the shortest thank you note into something special.

Cards from the spring/summer retail collection 2025 — Our shop hosts a great choice of greeting cards and stationery | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

A view of Hill Top house, Cumbria, a cottage with pretty foliage climbing up its walls and which is surrounded by a cottage garden densely planted with shrubs and flowers.

Discover more at Hill Top

Find out when Hill Top is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

Plan your visit

Summer shop display at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire

Treat yourself

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop.

Snowdrops at Hill Top

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Things to do in Hill Top garden

Discover Beatrix Potter's garden, restored to how it was in her time, with the carefully tended vegetable plot and views of the pretty cottage garden from the famous path.

Beatrix Potter's doll's house after conservation at Hill Top Cumbria

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Things to do in Hill Top house

See Beatrix Potter’s house as she wanted you to see it. It’s filled with her belongings and you can match up illustrations from her books with scenes there today.

The Parlour at Hill Top, Sawrey, Cumbria, with an Adam style fireplace

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Booking your visit to Hill Top

The house and garden at Hill Top are open, and you will need to book in advance to guarantee entry. If you're planning a visit to Hill Top, read this article to find out everything you need to know.