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Discover Hawes
This magical little market town is one of England’s highest, set 850 feet above sea water.
Hawes was first recorded as a market place in 1307 and the lively Tuesday market still entices shoppers in.
Home to the world famous Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese and set amidst breath-taking scenery it’s no surprise Hawes is one of the honeypot tourist attractions of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The name Hawes means a ‘pass between mountains’ and it stands between the stunning Buttertubs and Fleet Moss.
You can also discover the 18th Century water-powered cotton spinning Gayle Mill. Converted to sawmill and electricity generation with original working Victorian turbines, lineshafting and woodworking machinery.
Accommodation in Hawes
Hawes is an excellent place to base a stay in Upper Wensleydale. Browse holiday cottages in Hawes, for a little more comfort try Hotels near Hawes, or start your accommodation search below.
The Old Surgery
Hawes, DL8 3NN, United KingdomThe Little Bower
Hawes, DL8 3NJ, United KingdomThe Hayloft, Hawes
Hawes, DL8 3NN, United KingdomRockville, Hawes
Hawes, DL8 3NJ, United KingdomPrimrose Cottage
Hawes, DL8 3PD, United KingdomMill Cottage, Hawes
Hawes, DL8 3SD, United KingdomMary’s Cottage
Hawes, DL8 3QR, United KingdomHigh House
Hawes, DL8 3PX, United KingdomEast House
Hawes, DL8 3LN, United KingdomDales Barn Top
Hawes, DL8 3RH, United KingdomBridge House, Hawes
Hawes, DL8 3QF, United KingdomThe White Hart Inn, Hawes
The White Hart Inn Main Street, Hawes, DL8 3QL, United KingdomThe Fountain Hotel
Market Place, Hawes, DL8 3RD, United KingdomYHA Hawes
Lancaster Terrace, Hawes, DL8 3LQ, United KingdomThe Board Inn
Market Place , Hawes, DL8 3RD, United KingdomStone House Hotel
Sedbusk, Hawes, DL8 3PT, United KingdomHerriot’s
Herriots Main Street, Hawes, DL8 3QW, United KingdomEbor House
Burtersett Road, Hawes, DL83NT, United KingdomCocketts Hotel
Market Place, Hawes, DL8 3RD, United KingdomSimonstone Hall Hotel
Simonstone Hall Hotel, Simonstone, Hawes, DL8 3LY, United KingdomAttractions in Hawes
More about Hawes
The roots of Wensleydale cheese are firmly set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, at the Wensleydale Creamery, built in 1897 it was the first to be built and the skilled cheese makers still continue the art of hand-crafting the world famous cheese. Visit the centre to take a trip back in time explore the museum and experience the captivating, emotional story behind Yorkshire’s famous cheese.
Hawes on the map
Where next?
Travel down the Yorkshire Dales or head over the tops to walk the three peaks at Ribblehead.