Visit Hawkshead

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Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.

Wray Castle
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wray Castle during your trip to Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places

Langdale Valley - Half Day - Up to 4 People

Lakeland Literary - Full Day - Up to 8 People

Lakeland Excursion - Full Day - Up to 4 People

William Wordsworth and Dove Cottage Half-Day Tour
Cities near Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Lodore Falls
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- Rydal Mount
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Dove Cottage
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre