A Georgian house recently renovated to show the decoration and furnishings of the late 18thC and housing a very fine collection of portraits including Romney's masterpiece 'The Gower Family'. Superb collection of English watercolours particularly of the Lake District and including many works by Ruskin and 1 by Turner. The modern gallery houses an important group of 20thC British art, including works by Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Sutherland and Schwitters. Steamers and larger launches have coffee shops and licensed bars.
All vessels have comfortable saloons and sun decks.
Refreshment and toilet facilities available at all piers. Car and coach parking at or near all piers. Private charters by arrangment. The life and works of Beatrix Potter brought to life. The heart of the exhibition are 3-dimensional scenes from the popular children's stories.