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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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Selection of Chocolate goods from The Chocolate Factory Hawkshead in the Lake District
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Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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Hawkshead to Claife Heights

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Tower Bank Arms
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Hawkshead Relish Company - Marmalade
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  • 1Peter Rabbit & Friends Hawkshead
  • 2Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre
  • 3The Queens Head, Hawkshead
  • 4Go Ape Grizedale
  • 5The Chocolate Factory
  • 6Hawkshead to Wray Castle
  • 7Grizedale Forest Walking Trails
  • 8Rookhow Quaker Meeting House Open Day
  • 9High Dale Park Barn
  • 10Beatrix Potter Gallery
  • 11Esthwaite Water
  • 12Hawkshead to Cunsey
  • 13Rusland Force
  • 14Grizedale Mountain Biking Trails
  • 15Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
  • 16Yewfield Self Catering Apartments
  • 17Claife Heights from Hawkshead
  • 18Hawkshead to Brathay
  • 19Hawkshead to Rusland Valley
  • 20Cottagescumbria.com
  • 21The Chocolate Factory
  • 22Hawkshead to Claife Heights
  • 23Tower Bank Arms
  • 24Hawkshead Relish Company
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    The Square, Hawkshead, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0NZ

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    01539436003

    prhawkshead@lakedistrictestates.co.uk

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    A wide range of products for children and families focused around Peter Rabbit and Friends, but also a wide selection of quality kids toys to play, learn and discover.

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    Grizedale Forest & Visitor Centre

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    Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

    Telephone

    0300 067 4495

    grizedale@forestryengland.uk

    Hawkshead

    Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The Visitor Centre includes the Forest Shop, Cafe in the Forest and shop.

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    Hawkshead Recreation Ground, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PE

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    mail@lakelandtrails.org

    Hawkshead

    Far reaching views of the Lake District fells, rolling Beatrix Potter countryside and a challenging mile-long climb up an ancient 'Coffin Trail' - Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead has something for everyone.

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    The Queens Head, Hawkshead

    Address

    Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    Telephone

    01539 266015

    Hawkshead

    Our restaurant, awarded an AA rosette, has a menu to suit all tastes but, at its core, still serves humble pub food served with flair and only created using the freshest seasonal produce with help from local suppliers.

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

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    0845 6439215

    info@goape.co.uk

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    Hello, adventure seeker. Gather your Tribe to conquer treetop obstacles & wind-in-your-face zip wires. Or, for a more down-to-Earth adventure, why not whizz along the forest floor with our Segway safari?

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    The Chocolate Factory

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    The Chocolate Factory, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

    Telephone

    015394 36075

    chocolateworldhawkshead@gmail.com

    Hawkshead

    Childrens chocolate workshop with a retail store selling a large range of chocolates.

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  8. Hawkshead to Wray Castle
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    Hawkshead, Cumbria

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    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Ride by Esthwaite Water, one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District, and Windermere which is the largest. Take in the views of the high fells across Windermere on a traffic – free path by the lake shore to Wray Castle.

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    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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    Rookhow Quaker Meeting House, Colton, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LA

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    07557919879

    contactrookhow@gmail.com

    Ulverston

    Open Day and guided tour of a 300 year old historic early Quaker Meeting House, set in 12 acres of ancient oak woodland. Admission free. Silent Quaker Meeting at 12.30-1pm. All welcome.

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    High Dale Park Barn

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    High Dale Park, Satterthwaite, Near Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA12 8LJ

    Telephone

    01229 860226

    peter@lakesweddingmusic.com

    Near Hawkshead

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    Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
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    Beatrix Potter Gallery

    Address

    Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NS

    Telephone

    015394 36269

    beatrixpottergallery@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    This charming 17th century building, which served as the office of Beatrix Potter's solicitor husband, now houses an annually changing exhibition of Potter's original artwork.

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  14. Esthwaite Water
    Esthwaite Water

    Address

    -

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Esthwaite Water is a natural lake extending to 280 acres. Rated as one of the finest waters in the Lake District, boasting excellent pike and trout.

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  15. Hawkshead to Cunsey
    Hawkshead to Cunsey

    Address

    Hawkshead, Cumbria

    Telephone

    01539 822222

    website@cumbriatourism.org

    Cumbria

    Explore some of the quiet valleys of the South Lakeland, ride alongside Esthwaite Water and climb out of the valley for grand views of the high fells. Descend to Dale Park past wild flower meadows and into the quiet Rusland valley. Climb ov

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. Cycling in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Cycling in the Lake District, Cumbria
    Grizedale Mountain Biking Trails

    Address

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

    Telephone

    0300 067 4495

    grizedale@forestryengland.uk

    Hawkshead

    The North Face trail is a single track trail designed for experienced mountain bikers with better quality mountain bikes. Please be aware that this trail is not for tag-alongs or trailers bikes.

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  19. Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter posing outside her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior decorations at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Interior and decor at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
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    Grounds and walks near Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter at her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and grounds at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and Gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter posing outside her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior decorations at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Interior and decor at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Family activities at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Grounds and walks near Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and gardens at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Beatrix Potter at her residence at Hill Top in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Exterior and grounds at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House in Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Lake District
    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

    Address

    Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF

    Telephone

    015394 36269

    hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Beatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage garden. Her paintings of the House and garden were used to illustrate many of her tales.

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  20. Rose How 5
    Rose How 5
    Mulberry
    Mulberry
    Rose How
    Rose How 5
    Rose How 5
    Rowan
    Swallows Nest
    Mulberry
    Yewtrees
    Rose How 5
    Mulberry
    Mulberry
    Rose How
    Rose How 5
    Rose How 5
    Rowan
    Swallows Nest
    Mulberry
    Yewtrees
    Yewfield Self Catering Apartments

    Address

    Yewfield, Hawkshead Hill, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0PR

    Telephone

    015394 36765

    derek@yewfield.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Situated next door to Yewfield is the old stable building where we have our self-catering apartments – Rowan, Mulberry, Yewtrees and Swallows Nest. And across the stone wall with enclosed garden we have Rose How where Rose How 1 and Rose How 5…

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