The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction Reviews Summary

Admission Price

Pros:

• "Entrance price was not expensive either."
• "Admission is cheap though so for a little walk through the fictional lake district it's worth a visit!"
• "If I remember correctly it's £7 for an adult which is totally worth it."
• "Entry was half price which was lovely surprise."
• "Only £9 per adult. Definitely recommend."
• "Admission is £9 for an adult, £5 for a child, very reasonable I thought!"
• "Cheap entrance tickets."

Cons:

• "Expensive attraction for what it is."
• "Expensive for what it is."
• "Cost £18 for 2 adults and 2 young children. Bit pricey in my opinion for what you get for your money."
• "We all left the attraction wondering what on earth we had paid £9 for!"
• "I'm afraid that £15 seems to be a little too high a price."
• "Seems quite pricey as you can be in and out in 20 mins if you have little kids with you."
• "Too expensive. Kids free if under 3. Adults charged full price... £20 for 1 kid n 2 adults for 1 hour."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "The place caters to all walking abilities and those otherwise bound to other mobility devices."
• "Inside is pram safe."
• "It is wheelchair accessible."
• "Special no steps access is available for disabled&buggies/prams."
• "There's a wheelchair accessible entrance and toilets."

Cons:

• "In places it is very tight and dark."
• "Hard to access when entering from the road near the charity shop."
• "Lack of parking, car park across the road was full so had to park a fair distance away and walk."
• "The attraction exit is especially tight and the slope outside the entrance is very steep."
• "Whilst there's a lift inside, access for wheelchairs and buggies is up a very steep slope!"
• "Now to get to it you have to go down a slope not very good for a wheelchair."
• "The only thing I would say even though it is wheelchair accessible, in places it is very tight and dark."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Staff could not do enuff for us they was brilliant."
• "Such a beautiful place. Lovely staff so knowledgeable. Amazing surroundings."
• "Staff were also all really lovely and friendly."
• "The staff were very helpful."
• "Staff are very friendly, especially a young lady named Chelsea. The staff were helpful, flexible and happy."
• "Staff welcomed us with a friendly smile."
• "Staff are extremely polite and helpful."

Cons:

• "The cafe could do with an bit more experienced personnel."
• "The attraction itself is wonderful. However, on two occasions we have had a negative experience in the café."
• "Some of the team were negative and kicking off between themselves about shifts and attitude of others."
• "The cafe is dire, cheap food prepared with less care than a school dinner."
• "The food was quite poor and the children's picnic basket lacked imagination and could be so much better."

Facilities and Layout

Pros:

• "The exhibit itself was beautiful to look at and well laid out."
• "This place was so interesting, and all the models were amazingly detailed."
• "The displays are so thoughtfully created and the information displayed in easy to read formats."
• "Well laid out with lots of good information and a nearby carpark."
• "The attraction is wonderful. Its laid out well and altho not in very long (45/60mins) you wander round at ur own pace."
• "Really well thought out and great for kids and adults."
• "The walk through the different stories and the figurines of the characters was just wonderful."

Cons:

• "In places it is very tight and dark."
• "However, it is a small place, displays run along a fairly narrow path, crowded."
• "The museum is a little small, and other than the introduction video, consists only of models of characters, miniature dioramas."
• "It's quite small and very dated except for the interactive screens for older kids."
• "The attraction is quite small."
• "The exhibition was a bit of a let-down, wish it was a bit more interactive."
• "Other than admire the creativity and characters there isn't a great deal to read and learn here."

Shop and Café

Pros:

• "The gift shop is pricey but has so absolutely beautiful things and the coffee shop is reasonably priced with some delicious cakes."
• "Cute little shop and tasty food in the cafe when you are finished."
• "The cafe is out of this world!"
• "Lovely little restaurant. Food was lovely and staff was friendly and great with the kids."
• "The restaurant also serves some good cakes."
• "They have a lovely cafe, themed garden and gift shop too!"
• "Had high tea for 2 in the cafe, lovely sandwiches, cakes and cream tea and very good value for money."

Cons:

• "The gift shop is well stocked as well and everyone is very friendly."
• "Gift shop had some lovely items but all quite pricey, even sale items."
• "You exit through the shop always a parents nightmare (and its really expensive)"
• "Gift shop prices are pretty high."
• "The cafe could do with an bit more experienced personnel."
• "The attraction itself is wonderful. However, on two occasions we have had a negative experience in the café."
• "The cafe is dire, cheap food prepared with less care than a school dinner."