Brilliant Peter Rabbit days out for the whole family

Peter Rabbit Explore and Play in Blackpool is perfect for fans of the mischievous bunny and his friends. Inside this fluffy, themed-soft play centre, you can 'splash' into Jeremy Fisher's sensory pond to make lovely water music; climb, crawl and jump around Mr McGregor's garden; get The Burrow ready for dinnertime; and even meet Peter Rabbit himself inside his Secret Treehouse.
When: Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm
Where: Peter Rabbit Explore and Play, 91 Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5AA

Step into Beatrix Potter's magical world at this enchanting family-friendly attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. This exhibition really brings your favourite characters to life – step outside, and you can explore the garden which is full of lovely details from the stories: Peter’s watering can hiding place, his jacket hanging as a scarecrow and the lettuces and radishes that he and Benjamin had nibbled on. Look out for the special Peter Rabbit Tea Parties on offer in the cafe, where you can enjoy a special story time session and meet Peter Rabbit himself. 
When: Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm
Where: The World of Beatrix Potter, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BX

Hop back to where it all began, at Hill Top: Beatrix Potter’s 17th-century farmhouse. Bought in 1905 with proceeds from the Tale of Peter Rabbit (her first book), Beatrix used Hill Top itself and the surrounding countryside as inspiration for many of her subsequent books. Today, the house is full of her favourite things; you’ll spot a reference to a picture in one of her stories in every room. Exploring the garden is a delight: look out for the pop-up cafe in the orchard.

Make your visit even more of an adventure by taking the chain ferry across Windermere, and following the short 2-mile trail through the woods to the house.
When: Mar-Oct, 10am-5pm
Where: Hill Top, Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LF

Don't miss the fantastic Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground at Willows Activity Farm near St Albans. Explore the Lily Bobtail Nature Discovery Area, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle’s kitchen and laundry, and Peter Rabbit’s Secret Treehouse. There are 11 different play areas to explore, before settling down to enjoy a wonderful Peter Rabbit and Friends Live show in the Peter Rabbit theatre. 
When: Daily 10am-5.30pm
Where: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, St Albans, AL4 0PF

Hop along to CBeebies Land at Alton Towers for a fab, Peter Rabbit themed ride. Benjamin Bunny has hidden from his friends in Mr McGregor’s garden… join Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail as they explore the garden and solve puzzles to try to uncover his hiding place. Unleash your inner bunny on the Peter Rabbit Hippity Hop ride and hop high into the sky to see if you can find Benjamin from the top!
When: Mon-Thurs, 10am-5pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-6pm
Where: CBeebies Land, Alton Towers, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

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Fans of Peter Rabbit will love a day out at Flamingo Land in Yorkshire. Help Peter Rabbit find Pig Robinson’s missing Brussels sprouts, then join Peter, Lily and Benjamin in their Secret Treehouse, before testing your skills on Benjamin Bunny’s Treetop trail. There’s music in Jeremy Fisher’s musical pond, art masterclasses in Pig Robison’s Farm, appearances from Peter Rabbit himself, and daily Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail story time sessions. 
When: Daily 10am-5pm
Where: Flamingo Land Resort, Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX

Visit Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and follow the enchanting new sculpture trail, installed in 2020. Look out for Alice, Peter Rabbit, Mr Jeremy Fisher, the Owl and the Pussycat, dodos, and more …
When: Daily, 10am-5pm
Where: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, West Yard Barn, West Street, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JT

Scottish fans of Peter Rabbit can indulge in their love for their furry hero at Birnam Arts’ Beatrix Potter Exhibition and Garden. You can learn how Peter Rabbit’s creator was inspired by the surrounding Scottish countryside and the people and animals she met in the area. Plus, there’s a soft play area, interactive displays, and the chance to visit Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Mr Jeremy Fisher in the garden.
When: Daily 10.30am-3.30pm
Where: Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS

Look out for Peter and his friends as you explore the gorgeous countryside at the Langdon Nature Discovery Park. There are lovely wooden carved statues Peter, Jemima Puddleduck and more on the woodland trail. And Langdon Nature reserve itself is teeming with wildlife: spot birds, butterflies, badgers, foxes and weasels all thriving in the meadows. Take a picnic and enjoy a day out in the wonderful Essex countryside.
When: Daily, 10am-5pm
Where: Langdon Nature Discovery Park, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ

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There’s been a whole host of lovely Peter Rabbit books released in recent years. Why not head to your local library to find more fun from Peter Rabbit and Friends, and inspire a lifelong love of reading in your little ones. Beatrix Potter would be proud.