Hawes, North Yorkshire is a lovely market town known as home to Yorkshire Dales District National Park.
This is one of twelve national parks throughout England and Wales.
This six hundred eighty square mile park has much to offer.
A museum, castle, and England's highest above ground water fall can all be found in this fantastic park.
It is a popular location for walking, picnicking and caving as well.
Make sure not to miss the Dales countryside museum.
This offers an excellent look into the development of the dales, as well as prehistoric Dales, travel, local crafts, farming, and much more.
Within the museum building, people will also find the local visitor's center.
Here one will find a wealth of information regarding things to see and do, as well as restaurants and places to stay.
Hawes is indeed a popular location for hikers.
In fact the 'Pennine way', which is the first national trail of the U.
K.
Passes directly through.
This makes this scenic town all the more inviting to foreign travelers, as many travel by foot, and by train.
Fans of Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese will be delighted to learn that this is the only place where the real thing is made.
Tours of this fine establishment are available to the public, with the creamery viewing gallery allowing the opportunity to witness the entire cheese making process.
It is best to call ahead, as cheese is not made every day.
You will also find a cheese shop, gift shop, and restaurant to complete the visit.
Tuesdays are definitely a day when people want to stay in town.
Otherwise, one might miss one of the best local markets around.
There are plenty of local goods available here.
Visitors can expect to find a huge variety of local shops and restaurants, as well as many overnight accommodations.
With such beauty, and so much to see and do, Hawes - North Yorkshire is certainly not to be missed.