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Hawkshead

Just north of Esthwaite Water, Hawkshead is a pretty market village marked by a jumbled collection of stone houses, old arches and squares that enchanted both William Wordsworth – who went to school here – and later Beatrix Potter, who lived at Hill Top – a five-minute drive away at Sawrey. The village is largely given over to tourism – there’s no shortage of teashops, inns and gift shops to enjoy.

Food & Drink in Hawkshead

Hawkshead village is a beautiful setting for a rich variety of cosy, old-world charm, tearooms, offering delicious homemade cakes and the traditional English cream tea, all served up with a friendly smile. And it’s not just about the food, there’s an array of leaved teas to choose from, along with a choice of filter coffees.

In the heart of the village you will find several characterful, ancient-beamed, 17th Century Inns with roaring log fires, offering you a warm welcome with only the best of locally sourced food for you to try. How about delicious Cumbrian Beef, polished off with a slice of Orange Cointreau Cheesecake! The menus offer great value for money and you’re always guaranteed a friendly welcome, whether it’s in the bar or in one of the restaurants.

Kings Arms, Hawkshead

Wherever you choose out of the pubs and restaurants of Hawkshead, you will always be guaranteed the very highest standard of food and an excellent standard of service. We mustn’t forget, there are also some great pubs on the fringes of Hawkshead, particularly the Lake District’s original gastro pub at Barngates, with its rustic chic, beamed bar and a menu to tempt the fussiest of eaters.

Just a small tip, before you leave delightful Hawkshead, take a jar of relish home with you.
They make the very finest selection of relishes here and it makes a tasty gift.

Culture & Heritage

Hawkshead was originally part of the Furness Abbey estate, with the monks residing at Hawkshead Hall just outside the village – only the National Trust-owned Hawkshead Courthouse remains. Following the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536, Hawkshead developed primarily as a market town, with most of the buildings you see today built between the 17th and 18th centuries.
 
Of greatest interest are the Old Grammar School, originally founded in 1585 but closed since 1909. The ground-floor classroom still has desks with carvings by the boys, including William Wordsworth, who came to study here in 1787; and the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which dates from the 17th century and was once the office of solicitor William Heelis, who married Beatrix in 1913.

Surrounding Areas


Near Sawrey - Beatrix Potter was particularly fond of the Hawkshead area having spent holidays here with her parents. In 1905 she bought Hill Top Farm at Near Sawrey out of the proceeds from her recently published book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Grizedale - The extensive conifer plantations and woodlands of Grizedale are an amenity for a whole raft of activities. Have a go at orienteering, cycle along miles of woodland tracks, follow the sculpture trails or learn more about the forest and its inhabitants on a guided walk with a forest ranger.

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  1. Wray Castle
    Wray Castle
    An imposing mock Gothic castle built by James Dawson in the 1840s using money from his wife's inheritance. Beatrix Potter stayed here in 1882 whilst on holiday with her parents. Grounds open all year round.
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    William Wordsworth
    William Wordsworth came here in 1779. His mother had recently died and he and his brother Richard were sent to Hawkshead Grammar School to finish their schooling. Both boys lodged in the village with Ann Tyson, a local widow (and later at Colthouse when Mrs Tyson moved there). His adolescent experience of the natural world around Hawkshead had a lasting effect, and was recalled in his poetry of later years.
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    Beatrix Potter
    Beatrix Potter’s traditional Lakeland farm at Hill Top, was a special place for Beatrix, where many of her animal characters from her books were set in the house and garden and surrounding landscape.
  4. In October 1944 a Halifax Bomber crashed into Great Carrs, a steep mountain side behind Wetherlam. All on board were killed. A memorial cross and plaque now stands at the site. One of the engines can be seen outside the Ruskin Museum.
    The Crier of Claife
    In earlier times it was the custom to call for a rowing boat when one was required. One stormy night, a call was answered by a ferryman who rowed across the lake to Bowness only to return in a state of shock. The next morning he developed a rapid fever and died. Thereafter, on stormy nights whenever there were strange calls for a boat from Ferry Nab, no-one would dare go. Eventually a priest exorcised the Crier of Claife to a quarry on Claife Heights, but occasionally the ghostly calls for a boat can still be heard.
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    High Wray
    High Wray was the scene of a series of murders in 1672, all carried out by one man – Thomas Lancaster. Thomas wanted to marry a local girl from High Wray who was already betrothed to someone else, so he bribed her father to allow him to marry her instead; an event which took place on 1 Jan 1672. Shortly afterwards, Lancaster poisoned his wife, her father, her three sisters, her former fiancé, her aunt and a servant, and to make it look like a local epidemic, went on to poison some of his neighbours. At his trial he was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was hung from his own front door at High Wray Farm.
  6. Claife Viewing Station, looking out over Windermere
    Claife Heights
    Densely wooded area with a myriad of bridleways, footpaths and forest tracks running through. These woodlands were once ‘worked' for charcoal production (to smelt iron ore and other minerals) and are dotted with old pitsteads (circular flat platforms). A viewing station, built in the 1790s gives impressive views of Windermere and is noted for it's stained glass windows which were supposed to enhance the seasonal variations.

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  • 10The Chocolate Factory
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  • 16Table Manners Exhibition
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  • 19Esthwaite Water
  • 20The Chocolate Factory
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  • 23Yewfield Vegetarian Guest House
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    Graythwaite Estate, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8AZ

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    015394 36269

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    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Ride on a traffic free route by Windermere lake shore. Climb through the trees to emerge on Claife Heights, with grand views of the Coniston fells and pass the delightfully-named. Wise Een and Moss Eccles Tarns. Tis route is about 25% off r

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  9. The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Canoe Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Mountain Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Canoe Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Wilderness Camping Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Mountain Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Mountain Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Wildcamping Training with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Ridge Walking with The Expedition Club in the Lake District, Cumbria
    The Expedition Club

    Address

    Various Locations, The Lake District, Cumbria

    Telephone

    07967 630956

    stuart.d.lockton@gmail.com

    The Lake District

    We train people to undertake expeditions, and also run expeditions across the UK, but mostly in the wilder corners of Great Britain. All expeditions are led by highly experienced, qualified and insured instructors.

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  10. Family Friendly Instructed Kayaking on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Family Friendly Instructed Kayaking on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Family Friendly Instructed Kayaking on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Day on the Lake with Instructed Kayaking on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Instructed Kayaking (Single Kayaks) on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure

    Address

    Graythwaite Adventure Watersports Site, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8BA

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Near Hawkshead

    We may be biased but genuinely believe that we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay situated on a private stretch of shoreline we offer both instructed sessions…

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  11. Rusland Force
    Rusland Force

    Address

    Force Mills, Sattherthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LQ

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Ulverston

    Near Satterthwaite, Grizedale, Ambleside. Known locally as Force Forge. In open woodland.

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  12. JK2023 Festival of Orienteering, Long Distance Event in the Lake District, Cumbria
    JK2023 Festival of Orienteering, Long Distance Event in the Lake District, Cumbria
    JK2023 Festival of Orienteering, Relay Event

    Address

    High Dale Park, Satterthwaite, Cumbria, LA12 8LJ

    Telephone

    01629 583037

    jkentries@britishorienteering.org.uk

    Satterthwaite

    Closed relay event for BOF members

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  13. Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Walking in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Grizedale Forest Walking Trails

    Address

    Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre, Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    0300 067 4495

    grizedale@forestryengland.uk

    Hawkshead

    There are 8 waymarked walks and 5 waymarked cycle trails, plus the North Face trail, in the Grizedale Forest Park. Further information is available from the visitor centre where maps for all the trails can be purchased.

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  14. Biking Trails
    Biking Trails
    Grizedale

    Address

    Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Grizedale Forest Park offers the complete day out with an extensive range of internationally famous forest sculptures and way marked paths.

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  15. 4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    4x4 Off-Road Driving (1 hour), Land Rover Defender with Graythwaite Adventure

    Address

    Graythwaite Estate, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8AZ

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Near Hawkshead

    With stunning views of Lake Windermere on the private Graythwaite Estate, ours is the Lake District’s only purpose-built off-road course with British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) instruction delivered by our expert team. We’re more than…

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  16. Hawkshead Village
    Hawkshead Village
    Hawkshead

    Address

    Cumbria

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    The pretty, narrow cobbled streets, squares, courtyards and whitewashed cottages of Hawkshead make for an idyllic Lakeland setting.

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  17. Exterior at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Exterior at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Double Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Double Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Double Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
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    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
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    Double Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Double Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Double Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
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    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Bedrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    Ensuite Bathrooms at The Queens Head in Hawkshead, Lake District
    The Queens Head, Hawkshead

    Address

    Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    Telephone

    01539 266015

    Hawkshead

    We have thirteen comfortable guest rooms all with private bathrooms and all individually styled and furnished. We've been a firm favourite for people visiting the Lakes for generations.

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  18. Explore Windermere on a Canoe with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Explore Windermere on a Canoe with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
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    Canoe Hire (1 hour) on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure

    Address

    Graythwaite Adventure Watersports Site, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8BA

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Near Hawkshead

    From this sheltered bay situated on a private stretch of shoreline we offer both instructed sessions and boat hire. Journeying in these Canadian style boats is the ultimate in relaxation as you paddle around the small islands and bays off…

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  19. Group Paddleboard Hire with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Group Paddleboard Hire with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Family Friendly Paddleboard Hire with Graythwaite Adventure in the Lake District, Cumbria
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    Paddleboard Hire (1 hour) on Windermere with Graythwaite Adventure

    Address

    Graythwaite Adventure Watersports Site, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8BA

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Near Hawkshead

    We may be biased but genuinely believe that we run watersports from one of the best locations in the Lake District; Grubbins Point on Windermere. From this sheltered bay situated on a private stretch of shoreline we offer both instructed sessions…

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  20. Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
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    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
    Family Friendly Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure near Hawkshead, Lake District
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    Clay Pigeon Shooting, Graythwaite Estate with Graythwaite Adventure

    Address

    Graythwaite Adventure, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8AZ

    Telephone

    07498 574659

    hello@graythwaiteadventure.co.uk

    Near Hawkshead

    Nestled in the heart of Graythwaite Estate, on the shores of Windermere, is our shooting site where we love to welcome first timers and experienced shots alike. We specialise in running relaxed sessions in a fun and informative environment.…

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