Hawkshead Village Website is a non-profit making organisation. We would like to thank all those who have contributed, along with Hawkshead Parish Council and Hawkshead Co-operative for their financial support.
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.
‘Relish This’
The Hawkshead Relish Company has been short-listed for the Business Link Enterprise Award for Small and Medium Companies
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Just half a point from winning
Hawkshead & Outgate WI recently just missed out on first prize in the ‘Diamonds for Denman’ competition by only half a point. The competition was to mark the diamond jubilee of the Denman College
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‘Relish This’
Hawkshead & Outgate WI recently just missed out on first prize in the ‘Diamonds for Denman’ competition by only half a point. The competition was to mark the diamond jubilee of the Denman College – the WI’s residential education centre near Oxford, and consisted of devising a meal for four people, but capable of being reproduced for sixty, for no more than £25.00. The Hawkshead & Outgate entry was the only one from Cumbria. Well done Jennifer Butterworth, Gillian Fletcher and Pauline Bennett.
Just half a point from winning
Dates for this years summer music concerts have been anounced. The series of 10 concerts, taking place in Hawkshead Parish Church, throughout July and August of classical and light classical music, different artistes each week. The concerts are given for charities. £4700 raised in 2007. The first concert will take place on 1st July, with K Shoes Male Voice Choir, and then weekly until the final concerts, featuring local musician, Paul Gregson – The organist entertains - on 26th August.
A series of 10 concerts by different artistes each week. There is no charge for admission, but a retiring collection for Christian Aid and other charities. All performances begin at 8.00 p.m.
Tuesday 19th August, at Hawkshead Hall Farm. A traditional Lakeland show with something for all the family. The day starts with the judging of horses and ponies at 9am and finishes at 4pm with the presentation of Horticultural Prizes. Lots of stalls, entertainment and refreshments. A great day out.
