Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hawes
In or near Cubeck.
Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had
David Hillas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Garsdale · 8.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hawes, the nearest railway station is Garsdale, located 8.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is DL8 3NT. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had a population of 1,137 according to the 2011 census. The parish of Hawes includes the neighbouring hamlet of Gayle. Hawes lies approximately 31.2 miles (50.2 km) west of the county town of Northallerton. It is renowned as a major producer of Wensleydale cheese. Hawes is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a popular tourist destination. A local non-profit organisation works to secure funding to maintain and reopen community amenities.
Photo gallery
Official information
Hawes is a picturesque village located in the Yorkshire Dales, known for its stunning landscapes and traditional stone buildings. Visitors can explore local shops, enjoy scenic walks, and experience the rich cultural heritage of the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had a population of 1,137 according to the 2011 census. The parish of Hawes includes the neighbouring hamlet of Gayle. Hawes lies approximately 31.2 miles (50.2 km) west of the county town of Northallerton. It is renowned as a major producer of Wensleydale cheese. Hawes is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a popular tourist destination. A local non-profit organisation works to secure funding to maintain and reopen community amenities.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There is no mention in the Domesday Book of 1086 of a settlement where the current town is. The area was historically part of the large ancient parish of Aysgarth in the North Riding of Yorkshire, and there is little mention of the town until the 15th century when the population had risen enough for a chapel of ease to be built. The place's name is derived from the Old Norse word hals, meaning "neck" or "pass between mountains". The town was granted a charter to hold markets by King William III in 1699. It allowed for a weekly Tuesday market and two fairs a year. In 1887 an auction market was established in the town that held cattle sales fortnightly. In addition, five cattle fairs and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.3042, -2.1964
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hawes
- Postcode
- DL8 3NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Phone
- +44 1969 667487
- Nearest railway station
- Garsdale — 8.6 km
- Official site
- www.ropemakers.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Hawes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Herriots Guest House
Hotels · 0.1 km
Hawes Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Hawes Ropemakers
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.2 km
Dales Countryside Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Wensleydale Creamery Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Wensleydale Creamery
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Hawes Auction Mart
Farmers’ markets · 0.4 km
YHA Hawes
Hostels · 0.5 km
Gayle Mill, North Yorkshire
Museums · 0.5 km
Gayle Mill
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Village Institute
Gardens · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 6Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Herriots Guest House
Herriots Guest House — a hotel in england north west.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hawes Bridge
Hawes Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hawes Ropemakers
Hawes Ropemakers — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse
Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse — a hostel in england north west.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dales Countryside Museum
Dales Countryside Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Wensleydale Creamery Museum
Wensleydale Creamery Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Hawes
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Herriots Guest House
Herriots Guest House — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse
Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hawes Caravan Club Site
Hawes Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Honeycott Caravan Park
Honeycott Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stone House Hotel
Stone House Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kings Head Inn
Kings Head Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fox And Hounds Inn
Fox And Hounds Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North West England
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
The Cross Keys Temperance Inn — a café in england north west.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foresters Arms Inn
Foresters Arms Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Avro Heritage Museum
Avro Heritage Museum — aviation museum in England.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hat Works
Hat Works — museum and former cotton mill Greater Manchester, England.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Anson Engine Museum
Anson Engine Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawes?
- Hawes is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 3NT), in the parish of Hawes.
- What is Hawes?
- Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had
- How do I get to Hawes?
- The nearest railway station is Garsdale, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 3NT.
- How do I get to Hawes?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 3NT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.