Hawkshead is a little village, west of Ambleside. On this page is information about the main features of Hawkshead, so if you are planning a trip to the Lake District I hope you will come and have a look round.

Visitors to Hawkshead will soon be able to discover street names from the village's past. 8 traditional street name plates are to be put up to help visitors identify streets shown in the town trail and give an insight into local history.
For example, the Wordsworth Street sign includes: "Formally, Rag and Putty Street," which marked the fact the road was home to a cobbler, tailor and putty maker.
Hawkshead Parish Council worked with the National Park Authority to provide the signs.
Parish chairman, Mark Whitehead said: "We will try anything that will help promote the village to tourists."

The Beatrix Potter Gallery is in the middle of the village. In it is a model of her husbands office and lots of pictures and sketches by Beatrix Potter herself.
Just outside the village is Hill Top, the house she lived in for the last 10-15 years of her life. It is now all owned by The National Trust.

Opening Times and Admission Prices

House : 1st April to 3rd November Saturday to Wednesday and Good Friday 11.00am-5.00pm
Last admission 4.00pm
3.40 Adult and Child
No Reduction for Parties

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The Old Grammar School

In 1585, Archbishop Sandys founded Hawkshead's Free Grammar school. The school was closed in 1909. now a museum, it contains an important library, and once nurtured many pupils, who, via Saint Johns College, Cambridge, became outstanding in many fields.
William Wordsworth was a pupil from the age of 9, until 1787 when he went up to Saint John's College.

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The Church

The Church of St. Michaels Of All Angels in Hawkshead is situated on the highest position in the village, on an oval hill of glacial origin, it rises up about 30 - 40 feet from the road.
It is quite a large building with a large, square tower on the end. The entire church is built out of local stone. The church has 8 bells.

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The Croft Mountain Bike Hire

Situated in the village of Hawkshead. The Croft Caravan and Campsite offers quality, 21 gear mountain bikes for hire.

• Each bike is fitted with a pump and lock.
• Helmets are available free of charge.
• Free Parking.
• Group parties welcome.
• Maps of Grizedale Forest for sale.

Charges

Full Day £12.00 (9.00am - 5.30pm)
Half Day £8.00 (9.00am - 1.00pm or 1.30pm - 5.30pm)

A deposit of £20.00 per bike, refundable on return of undamaged bike. Some form of official identification is required, unless leaving your car parked at the Croft.

BOOKING IS ADVISABLE AT PEAKTIMES

New & Second hand bikes available for sale

Telephone 015394 36374 and ask for Charlotte

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Hawkshead Trout Farm

During the week you can feed the trout or have fun catching your own. Fish any method for Rainbows all the year round in the lake. Shop open seven days a week. Discount on quantity.

Come and visit Lakeland's own trout farm set in the peaceful surroundings of Esthswaite water. Two miles from Hawkshead on the Newby Bridge road. The boathouse is by the picnic area at the bottom end of the lake.

Address and Telephone No.: The Boathouse, Ridding Wood, Hawkshead, Nr Ambleside, Cumbria
Tel: 015394 36541

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