Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Celebrating the life and work of one of the best loved children's authors of the 20th century
Celebrating the life and work of one of the best loved children's authors of the 20th century
This family friendly exhibition took visitors on a journey to discover Potter’s life as a scientist and conservationist, exploring the places and animals that inspired her most beloved characters. In collaboration with the National Trust.
This exhibition is now closed at V&A South Kensington
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Inside the Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition
Inside the Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition
Take a look inside Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Family fun in Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Family fun in Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Come on a journey through the wild and wonderful world of Beatrix Potter
Introducing Beatrix Potter
Introducing Beatrix Potter
Find out more about the life of one of the world's best-selling and best-loved children's authors
Beatrix Potter: a life drawing nature
Beatrix Potter: a life drawing nature
Explore a selection of highlights from Beatrix's life of drawing nature
Illustration inspired by Beatrix Potter's botanical drawing
Illustration inspired by Beatrix Potter's botanical drawing
Beatrix Potter's first sketchbook, aged 8
Beatrix Potter's first sketchbook, aged 8
Explore Beatrix Potter's earliest surviving sketchbook
The Roly-Poly Pudding by Beatrix Potter
The Roly-Poly Pudding by Beatrix Potter
Explore the full, original illustrated manuscript
Beatrix Potter's inspirations
Beatrix Potter's inspirations
From the most mundane everyday objects to majestic landscapes
Experience Beatrix Potter's Lake District
Experience Beatrix Potter's Lake District
Epic panoramic footage of its mountains and lakes, featuring locations where Potter lived, worked and admired
Make a Beatrix Potter Christmas card
Make a Beatrix Potter Christmas card
Spread some festive joy this season by downloading our free template to create your very own Beatrix Potter Christmas card
Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature
Peter Rabbit. © National Trust Images