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Grasmere Gingerbread® at Hawkshead
About
Grasmere Gingerbread® opened its second shop in this attractive Grade II listed ‘Corner Shop’ building in Hawkshead, in June 2023. Regular visitors to this charming unspoilt village may recall that it formerly housed The National Trust. Aching with historical ambience, its smooth slate floor, bulging walls and original windows evoke bygone times. First converted into retail premises in 1870, the shop sells Grasmere Gingerbread®, freshly brewed takeaway artisan coffee roasted by Duffins of Staveley, hot ginger wine, Grasmere Gingerbread® Ice Cream and a selection of ginger-flavoured foodstuffs and ginger-themed crafts and souvenirs made by small family businesses in Cumbria.
Friendly staff dress in traditional Victorian costume and have garnered positive reviews on various social media sites for their attentive demeanours and exceptional customer care. There is plenty of room and time to browse at your leisure and translation sheets are available for foreign visitors with limited English.
The shop is popular with cyclists and walkers who stock up on Grasmere Gingerbread® before they head off for the day. Nearby visitor attractions include Hill Top at Near Sawrey, the former home of children’s author Beatrix Potter, and Brantwood overlooking Coniston, the former home of artist John Ruskin. The Old Man of Coniston is a popular mountain hike and the Steam Yacht Gondola cruises the waters of Coniston in the summer months.
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Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* 10:00am - 4:30pm Tuesday - Sunday.
Opening days can vary.
Winter closing hours - seasonal, please check their website or call prior to visiting Jan/Feb.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Autism Friendly
- Disabled access
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site light refreshments - Takeaway artisan coffee
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Travelling from Ambleside, follow the B5286 through Clappersgate and Outgate. Via the Windermere Ferry, take the Ferry at Bowness at Ferry Nab over Windermere for a scenic view. Follow the B5285 through Far and Near Sawrey into Hawkshead. The main car park in Hawkshead for coaches, electric charging and cars can be located at the south end of the village if travelling from Ambleside. If approaching from the ferry this can easily be seen from the road. The postcode for the car park is: LA22 0NT This is a maximum 5 minute walk from this car park to the shop. There are also public toilets (payable) located at this car park.
Public Transport Directions
On bus route from Ambleside or Windermere operated by Stagecoach - 505.
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