Location: Hawes
Top Things to do in Hawes
The 7 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Hawes, England
Hawes is a small market town and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England, that was granted its market charter in 1699. Historically in the North Riding of Yorkshire, Hawes is located at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales; the River Ure runs to the north of the town and is regarded as one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The parish of Hawes also includes the neighbouring hamlet of Gayle. It is 31.2 miles (50.2 km) west of the county town of Northallerton. The Wensleydale Creamery is a major producer of Wensleydale cheese.
Restaurants in Hawes
1. Stage 1 Cycles
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Cycling business and contemporary coffee shop situated in the heart of Wensleydale providing bike and equipment sales,hire,repairs,spares,tours,coaching and excellent coffee,cake and lunch!!
2. Dales Countryside Museum
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
Dales Countryside Museum shares the stories of the people and places of the Yorkshire Dales. It's a great place to start your visit to the Dales and can help you to understand and enjoy the various things you see as you travel through the area. You can find out what it was like to be a lead miner, discover the importance of the knitting industry, find out about the crafts and trades that would once have been a feature of every village. Climb aboard the train carriages and get crafty in our Creation Station. See beautifully crafted objects like our exquisite Bronze spearhead and gold Viking ring. Enjoy the temporary exhibitions that change throughout the year. We have an annual events programme including Fun Fridays for families, craft workshops for you to have fun and learn a new skill and demo days that bring objects to life. Follow the outdoor trail and do a bit of animal and bug spotting too! Refuel, recharge and relax at the Firebox Café and make the most of your visit to Hawes.
Reviewed By JoeTG - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hawes is a lovely little Dales town and this museum is certainly one of the spots worth seeing. It showcases the history of the Yorkshire Dales. The communities, the industry, villages, schools, churches and more. It is exceedingly family friendly and our four year old (who takes some distracting) was fascinated by many of the displays. Especially the recreation of an old lead mine that was genuinely realistic! The old steam train was very good and the kids 'craft and play' carriage at the end could have kept our little one entertained for ages! Thoroughly recommended.
3. Aysgill Force
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By usBroomfields - Cannock, United Kingdom
Heavy rainfall meant the falls were well worth the short walk. Suitable footwear advisable but very enjoyable trip.
4. Hardraw Force
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4.0 based on 837 reviews
Home of England's largest single drop waterfall, a reputed 100 ft drop and set in fifteen acres of grounds behind the Green Dragon Inn's rear car park and entrance is via the Heritage Centre. The beckside paths are level, gravelled and suitable for wheelchair access with care. The upper paths contain steps, rough areas of rock and are only suitable for the physically fit. Warning and Conditions of Admittance: Persons visiting Hardraw Force Waterfall do so at their own risk and will indemnify D Mark Thompson Ltd and its employees against any claim of whatever nature arising in connection with their visit . Due to intermittent wifi we cannot guarantee credit card facilities are always available and suggest guests bring cash to pay the entrance charges. Please be aware of our Covid guidelines, keep a safe distance apart and use common sense when entering and exiting the ticket area next to our ( presently closed) tearoom at all times. Take away teas and coffees are available.
Reviewed By laurajj52 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
We visited on a very rainy day towards the end of Oct. Initially we had spotted it on our map and headed towards it as part of a walk we were doing, didn’t realise that it was a chargeable attraction at first and tried to go ‘in’ the ‘out’ (whoops). However, it is worth the fee. Gent on the front desk very friendly and welcoming and the map/info leaflet is great - we particularly liked the reference to the Robin Hood movie, we remembered the scene referred to! Very well maintained paths, benches and woodland - very pretty. Trees so beautiful with autumn colours. Very surprised at the reviews here that mention going behind the waterfall - looked very slippery and dangerous to us. If you’re going with kids, take wellies to paddle and a picnic. Not sure why there has to be so many ‘disclaimers’ (also all over the website l’ve just seen) perhaps there has been an incident/incidences, or perhaps it is just the way of the world these days. Felt a bit over the top to us, but understand that some visitors may not be sensible or honest - i.e going behind the waterfall! This is a beautiful, privately owned property, which the owners obviously take great care and pride of. We very much enjoyed our visit.
5. Hawes Ropemakers
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4.0 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By SpookyTree - England, United Kingdom
Take a trip to Hawes and put the Ropemakers at the top of your places to visit list. You can see all types of rope being made, some history of rope making and how ropes are used for in today's modern world. I don't know what more to add except to say except make sure you visit.
6. Semerwater
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By AJJP1 - Appleby-in-Westmorland, United Kingdom
Finally returned after so many years, it was a lovely walk today. Hardly a soul about, even on a sunny Saturday. Nice circular route, and the lovely lady at the farm where I paid for my parking was most helpful in refreshing my memory on the route.
7. Wensleydale Creamery
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4.5 based on 2,257 reviews
