Museums · North West England
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
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3042, -2.1964
- Address
- Town Foot, Hawes, DL8 3NT
- Phone
- +44 1969 667487
- Official site
- www.ropemakers.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Hawes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawes?
- Hawes is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.3042°, -2.1964°.