10 Things to do in Hawkshead That You Shouldn't Miss

May 26, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, which attracts tourists to the South Lakeland area. The parish includes the hamlets of Hawkshead Hill, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the north west, and Outgate, a similar distance north. Hawkshead contains one primary school but no secondary school and four public houses.
Restaurants in Hawkshead

1. Hawkshead Relish Company

2 The Square, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NZ England +44 15394 36614 https://www.hawksheadrelish.com/
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Hawkshead Relish Company

2. Graythwaite Adventure

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Graythwaite Adventure

Graythwaite Adventure offers a range of country sports and adventure activities, including 4x4 off road driving on the Lake District’s only purpose built BORDA approved course, clay pigeon shooting, archery, canoeing, sit on top kayaks, paddleboarding, bushcraft and more on the private 5,000 acre estate on the shores of Lake Windermere, perfect for families, groups and corporate events. Winners of the Cumbria Tourism Experience of the Year 2019 Award.

3. Jamie Stewardson

Hawkshead, Ambleside England http://www.handmadeinhawkshead.co.uk
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Jamie Stewardson

My name is James Stewardson I have been blowing glass since 2010, driven by a fascination of gravitys effect on molten glass! I then began working on colorful designs and started a market stall in Hawkshead selling Jewellery and ornaments, whilst also trading at various music festivals around the uk. In 2016 I started a shop called "Handmade in Hawkshead" selling handmade items from around the local area. More recently, I taught classes and gave demonstrations at "The Flame Off" 2019

4. Grizedale Forest

Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0QJ England +44 1229 860010 http://www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedale
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Grizedale Forest

Scenic forest located in England's Lake District that serves as a recreation center for hiking and mountain biking, plus an outdoor "art museum" with numerous sculptures scattered throughout the forest.

Reviewed By 758kristenc - London, United Kingdom

This place is fantastic! There are a huge range of activities and trails to explore - bikes to hire, a children's play area, informative staff, basic cafe, Go Ape centre, fabulous pottery and printmaking businesses, art displays, and gorgeous natural attractions. With four hard-to-please London teenagers, it was touch and go as to whether they would be entertained by a day in 'the outdoors' but we chose the orienteering course and they spent a fabulous couple of hours, getting somewhat lost, but then finding their way back. Super that you can bring your dog and let them off-lead. It's a beautiful place with well-marked trails and differing levels of challenge depending on your fitness/time-constraints. Parking isn't cheap (£8 for the day) but it is plentiful. We brought a packed lunch and enjoyed ice-cream/drinks only at the cafe. As in all these places, the food is average and overpriced, but at least there are options if you don't have enough with you! I thoroughly recommend the forest for a great day out (with or without dog and/or children). Had the children not got lost on the orienteering course, we could have done another walk and also a Go Ape adventure.

Beatrix Potter Gallery Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS England +44 15394 36355 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatrix-potter-gallery-and-hawkshead
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Beatrix Potter Gallery

This quirky building in the heart of Hawkshead displays original watercolours and work by Beatrix Potter, from the National Trust collection. It's the only place you can step inside the famous tales and get up-close to the original illustrations.

Reviewed By dunnka - Birmingham, United Kingdom

What a fantastic little place this is, many interesting g things to see and read, a lovely in sight to the life to the brilliantly talented Beatrix Potter, Staff are extremely friendly and polite and very knowledgeable. Would def return and 100% recommended

6. Brantwood

Coniston, Hawkshead, Ambleside England +44 15394 41396 http://brantwood.org.uk
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Brantwood

Reviewed By astridc00per - Kettering, United Kingdom

Do visit Brantwood - at any time of the year! It was too wet to visit the gardens but we had a leisurely visit of the house which held loads of interesting artefacts and information of historical interest, particularly as we had visited Blackwell earlier in the day and were able to make links between people, places and the ideology of the time. Set in an amazing location, which we didn't see the best of due to the poor weather, but would visit again to enjoy the gardens and the views across Coniston water.

7. Hawkshead Grammar School

Old School House Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT England http://www.hawksheadgrammar.org.uk/
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Hawkshead Grammar School

Reviewed By Hatfia - Melbourne, Australia

Unexpectedly inexpensive tour conducted by a knowledgeable and delightful fellow who made the history of the school come alive. Established in 1585 and attended by William Wordsworth - a trove of treasures and stories contained within. Fascinating and ceratinly well worth a visit.

8. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Main St Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0LF England +44 15394 36269 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top
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Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House

Hill Top was Beatrix Potter's most beloved place, packed full of her favourite things and left just as she wanted it for visitors to enjoy. You will see why she loved it so much and used it and the surrounding countryside as inspiration for many of her famous children's tales. Your visit helps the National Trust continue her work to look after the Lake District.

Reviewed By josT2776NL - Belfast, United Kingdom

Fantastic loved it if you love Beatrix potter you will find it amazing seeing i she just to live all her own furniture and you can go up the stairs to her bedroom plenty of helpful staff for questions and fantastic gardens a gift shop there also

9. Go Ape Grizedale

Grizedale Forest Park, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0QJ England +44 1603 895500 [email protected] http://goape.co.uk/days-out/north/grizedale
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Go Ape Grizedale

Our adventure near Hawkshead (the jewel in our crown) has always proved a popular day out. Built on a side of a hill, it feels seriously high. And that's because it is. Enjoy our epic Tree Top Adventure in the Lakes. Swinging through the canopy, wiping out at the bottom of zip wires and going on an adventure brings people together like nothing else we've ever seen. It really does. You'll fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir. You and your tribe can expect the ultimate adventure at Grizedale. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our NEW forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway - an epic experience with a down to earth twist. And Grizedale Forest is also home to our Tree Top Junior Adventure for Tiny Tarzans. Release your little monkeys onto a Go Ape course designed for them. No one loves adventure more than kids! Zip Trekking Adventure is a brand NEW experience. The course is a network of seven tandem zip lines that traverse the sky-scraping Douglas Firs at Grizedale Forest, providing customers with an exhilarating experience of flying way above the forest floor, and seeing the area in a completely new way. Please arrive 15 minutes before Zip Trekking Adventure.

Reviewed By 308grahamn - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Although it rained from the moment we arrived to when we left we had great fun doing the Treetop Challenge and then on a Segway for a trip around the amazing forrest. The family all had great fun!

10. Hawkshead Hall Farm Campsite

Hawkshead Hall Farm, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NN England +44 15394 36221 [email protected] https://hawksheadhallcampsite.co.uk/
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Hawkshead Hall Farm  Campsite

Hawkshead Hall farm a picturesque working farm set in 100 acres of unspoilt countryside in the heart of the Lake District. Just a quarter of a mile from the village of Hawkshead linked by a footpath from the site through the fields. The campsite has superb views on all sides of the surrounding area. There are lots of great walks from the doorstep and an abundance of wildlife deer, foxes, squirrels, swallows, curlews along with some friendly farm animals. Hawkshead Hall Farm offers camping and touring caravan pitches with or without electric hook up. There is a modern toilet and shower block with shaving points and electric sockets. A fridge for freezing ice packs, maps, information and brochures on the local area are available from reception. Pitches are unallocated, clients choose where to pitch upon arrival. Booking is advised

Reviewed By Kazbobs14 - Warrington, United Kingdom

This is a small site set in beautiful scenery and about 10 mins walk from Hawkshead along a footpath following a stream. The facilities on this site were spotlessly clean and I would definitely use this site again.

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