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The Hawkshead area of Cumbria includes the Outgate, Wray Castle, Far Sawrey, Near Sawrey and Grizedale Forest areas.
Hawkshead is an ancient township that has flourished since Norse times, belonging to Furness Abbey until the 12th Century.

Hawkshead is still the same tiny village of higgledy-piggledy houses, archways, and squares beloved by William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Tourism is now the main industry of Hawkshead, with many pleasant inns, guest houses, teashops and gift shops.


Arts and Entertainment

This category includes sites about artistic, cultural and entertainment activities, events, institutions, businesses and organisations in Hawkshead.

Business and Economy

This category includes sites covering the business and economic activities of Hawkshead, including listings of most companies and industries.

Education

This category includes local educational institutions, programmes and opportunities; as well as other educational resources specific to Hawkshead.

Recreation and Sports

This category includes sites about hobbies, sports and participatory recreational activities specific to Hawkshead; including local recreation organisations, services, facilities and events.

Travel and Tourism

This category includes sites for attractions and resources for those travelling in the Hawkshead area, including tourist guides.

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