Story
Miss Potters Legacy
Nestled in the heart of Yewdale Valley, this traditional 17th-century fell farm stretches across 700 acres of rugged upland grazing. It remains a working hill farm to this day, under the care of tenant Jon Watson—seen here bringing home his flock of pedigree Herdwick sheep, just as Beatrix Potter intended when she purchased the farm for preservation in the 1930s.
Beatrix’s love for Lakeland farming and native breeds shaped the very future of this landscape. Upon her death, she gifted fifteen farms, 4,000 acres of land, and her beloved Herdwick flocks to the National Trust—an extraordinary act of foresight that continues to safeguard this timeless corner of the Lake District.
Perhaps the most famous farm in the world, Yew Tree was later chosen as a key filming location for Miss Potter, bringing Beatrix’s remarkable story to life on screen—and into the hearts of all who visit.
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