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Hawkshead
Type:Village
Cumbria
About
Hawkshead has flourished from its beginnings as a Medieval market town. Today, Hawkshead is the perfect place for the visitor to experience the 'real' Lake District. The cobbled streets, squares and courtyards of much of Hawkshead and the beautiful whitewashed cottages, topped with local Lakeland slate, give this little place a magical feel.
Hawkshead is steeped in history and heritage ranging from the ruins of Hawkshead Hall, built by Medieval monks, the 15thC St Michael's Parish church and court house to later buildings such as the grammar school, 1855, which William Wordsworth famously attended. Just 3.2km away, you'll find Hill Top at Near Sawrey where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her books.
The scenery surrounding Hawkshead is some of the finest in the Lake District with Grizedale Forest to the south, Lake Windermere to the east and Lake Coniston to the west, as well as the fine moorland encircling much of the area around Hawkshead. Hawkshead also offers many shopping opportunities with items for sale ranging from souvenirs to climbing and walking paraphernalia.
For more information on Hawkshead Village, visit our Hawkshead page here.
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The nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 8 miles away.
What's Nearby
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0.08 miles awaySituated in the quaint Lake District Village of Hawkshead, the boys Grammar School gives…
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1.41 miles away
Tarn Hows is a stunning local beauty spot, artificially made in the 19th Century by…
1.81 miles awayBeatrix Potter's iconic house, full of her personal possessions, with traditional cottage…
2 miles awayNestled on the peaceful western shore of Lake Windermere, Wray Pier offers a tranquil…
2.24 miles away
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