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Near Sawrey parking

Hill Top Car Park, Near Sawrey

Limited visitor car park for Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s farmhouse in Near Sawrey.

ChargesVisitor parking is free; Hill Top admission and advance booking are separate. Maximum stay two hours.
OpeningVisitor car park operates with Hill Top opening times and normally closes by the published site closing time.
CapacityAbout 30 spaces
Accessible bays2
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

Use the signed visitor entrance in Near Sawrey and follow National Trust staff instructions. Village roads are narrow.

Local parking guide

About this car park

The Hill Top visitor car park has 30 spaces, including two disabled spaces. It is intended for visitors to the National Trust property and has a maximum stay of two hours.

Hill Top is exceptionally popular and advance admission booking is strongly recommended. The car park may close when full, so do not rely on finding a space without a booked visit.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Visitor parking · Free visitor parking; maximum stay two hours; admission separate£0.00

Payment: No parking payment required.

Parking does not guarantee admission. Book Hill Top entry in advance.

On site

Facilities

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Accessible toilet
  • ✓ Picnic area
  • Tarmac surface

Step-free toilet in the car park, cycle parking and picnic facilities. Admission arrangements are separate.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Direct visitor parking for Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s farmhouse and garden. Near Sawrey, Esthwaite Water and local countryside walks are nearby.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Do not assume alternative village parking will be available. Consider the seasonal shuttle, bus or walking routes where offered.

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