Location: Hawkshead
Top Things to do in Hawkshead
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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. Graythwaite Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
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.
2. Beatrix Potter Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 651 reviews
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
3. Hawkshead Grammar School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
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.
4. Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,476 reviews
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
5. The Fitzwilliam Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Quality paintings in a fantastic location. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you in Hawkshead.
Reviewed By WBGoodman - Barry, United Kingdom
We visited the gallery whilst staying near Hawkshead. The lady running the gallery was very polite, friendly and knowledgeable, she took time to show us around and talk about the different artists whose work is displayed and was happy to answer any questions. We ended up purchasing a painting of a Stag by Rob Hefferan and then a landscape by John Russell from the Coniston shop. We are very happy with our purchases and were very grateful to Maggie for her help during our visit.
6. The Chocolate Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Chocolate Workshops A unique and interactive experience for children that is truly unforgettable. Whilst you relax, children make delicious chocolate creations and best of all, everything they make is theirs to take home, including their apron and hair net.
Reviewed By F2191PGamyy
We had a fab time at the chocolate factory this morning. My little girl loved all the chocolate making in the factory and the lady running it (Juliet) was so good with her! Chocolate was delicious and we took away loads!!! Thanks :)
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