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Travelling with small children? The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness recreates the tales in walk-through scenes — Peter Rabbit in Mr McGregor’s garden, Jemima Puddle-Duck and the rest — with a tea room and a little themed garden. It’s aimed squarely at younger visitors rather than Potter scholars. Paid admission, in the thick of Bowness-on-Windermere near the lake steamers. A handy one to have up your sleeve on a wet day.

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