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We would like to thank - Cumbria Tourism, the Forestry Commission and IE Photography for the use of images on this site.
Hawkshead is a picturesque and charming village in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England. The area around Hawkshead offers a delightful place to visit, or to stay, with some great hotels and bed & breakfast (B&B) accommodation. Nestling in the beautiful vale of Esthwaite, Hawkshead is characterised by the cluster of whitewashed houses and is within easy reach for Sawrey, Outgate, Satterthwaite, Grizedale and Hawkshead Hill.
The Hawkshead area has one of the best choices in the Lake District for bed & breakfast accommodation and places to eat and drink. There are quaint country Inns/Pubs, beautiful Country House Hotels, traditional Bed & Breakfasts (B&B) – Guest Houses, holiday let self-catering accommodation and camping/caravanning
Wander around Hawkshead with its beautiful old buildings, churches, and rich history. There you will find important connections with the poet William Wordsworth and children’s author Beatrix Potter. Then settle down to a delicious afternoon tea in one of the many cafés & tea-rooms, or maybe sample some local ale in one of the village inns.
The countryside surrounding Hawkshead promises the holiday visitor to the Lake District something for all the family - delightful walks - mountain biking and Go Ape in nearby Grizedale Forest - and some excellent fishing on Esthwaite Water.
With Coniston, Grizedale, Langdale, Grasmere and Ambleside all within easy reach, and with the busy centres of Windermere and Bowness just a short ferry ride away, Hawkshead is an ideal location from which to visit the entire south Lake District area.
For all your tourist information you need look no further.
How can we improve Hawkshead?
Hawkshead Parish Council invites you to a Presentation of the Hawkshead Pedestrian Survey on - Monday February 28 at 7.00pm at the Market Hall.
Last October many local people took part in Pedestrian Surveys commissioned by Hawkshead Parish Council. Please come to find out about the Survey Report, and talk to its author Paul Holdsworth of South Lakes Development Trust. There will be a report presentation, time for a discussion and tea and biscuits.
To find out more contact Paul Holdsworth Tel: 015394 40021 or 07917 312911 or email: paul@sldt.co.uk or contact John Poole of Hawkshead Parish Council Tel: 015394 36004 Or simply turn up on the day
Christmas Fair
Hawkshead Christmas fair will be taking place on the weekend Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sunday 4th December. Fantastic collection of craft stalls with all those unusual Christmas gifts. Live music, street entertainment and seasonal food. Additional attraction of winter beer festival promoted by the four village pubs. Not forgetting Santa in his grotto Saturday and Sunday. Extra additional parking all at £2.500 for the day.
Come along to this year's traditional family Christmas Fair in Hawkshead. Speciality Shops and Stalls – Local Produce – Christmas gifts - Live Music – Street Entertainment – Carols, and of course 'Father Christmas' in his grotto……….plus lots more! From 6pm Friday – with late night shopping, and all day Saturday and Sunday from 10am. Extra car parking available – all £2.50. A great day out with something for all the family!
Hawkshead Stage Society presents 'Beauty and the Beast' traditional pantomime entertainment for all the family. Oh not it isn't! Oh yes it is!
Wednesday 7th till Saturday 10th at the Market Hall, Hawkshead starting at 7.30pm.
Tickets now available now from the post office/newsagents - £6 for adults and £3 for Children.
