The first farm bought by Beatrix Potter is being made available to the public for the first time.

The National Trust said the 'Hill Top Herdwick farm tours' were now open for booking.

On the outskirts of Ambleside, these tours will introduce fans of the author to a different side of her life and will showcase the beginning of her connection to the region.

A spokesperson from the National Trust said: "Adjoining the famous house, the farm is still fully operational, just as Beatrix wanted it.

"This has its challenges for the Dixon family, who have farmed there for the last 35 years.

"Embracing this, they have opened their gates for the very first time this summer, offering tours of the farm and the countryside they work in and so loved by Beatrix Potter."

Visitors will have the chance to enjoy the beauty of Near Sawrey as they learn more about the farm and how it has grown since Potter first bought it back in 1905.

The tour will also include glimpses of the farm in action, connecting its heritage to its place in the modern world.

And an added bonus of the trip will be meeting the main residents at the farm, the Herdwick sheep that Potter had such a passion for breeding, raising and preserving.

Each tour will last approximately 90 minutes and will be running throughout July and August.

Beatrix Potter originally bought the Hill Top property using the royalties from her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, along with a small slice of inheritance.

The agricultural setting would go on to inspire many of her works, as well as increasing her love for protecting the countryside.

Whilst Potter would continue to buy sections of land and small farms to add to her collection, Hill Top will forever be her first and represents a must-see attraction for any and all fans.

You can find out more information and learn how to book a tour here.