There are a number of tourist shops, cafes and pubs.
It makes an enjoyable stroll around the timeless and mostly car-free village centre with its jumbled collection of whitewashed houses, archways and alleyways, courtyards and squares. Also, in the main village square is the old Market Hall which dates from the late 18th century when the village thrived as a local market. There is a lovely churchyard where you can find some peace and enjoy the surrounding views. Other notable buildings in the village include St Michael and All Angels church, most of which dates back to the 16th century and sits on the small hill overlooking the village. We will be visiting Hill Top next on the tour. No doubt Beatrix would have spent a great deal of time in and around Hawkshead when she lived nearby at Hill Top. Heelis & Son, where William Heelis worked when he married Beatrix in 1913. The building was once the office of the solicitors W.H. The school eventually closed in 1909 and the building is now a museum dedicated to its interesting history.Īlso in the centre of the village is the National Trusts Beatrix Potter Gallery, a 17th century building housing displays of her famous watercolour illustrations and more about her work. There are a number of historic buildings around the village, including Hawkshead Grammar School which was founded here in 1585 and educated a number of notable pupils, including the famous local poet William Wordsworth who was sent here in 1778, aged 8, after his mother died. The village dates back to medieval times, originally a prosperous wool market run by the monks of Furness Abbey which was near Barrow-in-Furness. Hawkshead is one of the most charming villages in the Lake District and worth a stop to explore its historic centre. Further information on sat nav files can be found on the Navigation page.
#COPPICE CONISTON ZIP FILE#
Use the following link to download a zip file containing the most common POI file formats Hawkshead – Coniston – Grizedale POI. The attraction car park coordinates are available as Points Of Interest (POI) files for your sat nav device.
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