St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead — Attraction in Hawkshead

St. John's Church is truly a remarkable venue that we had the pleasure of visiting during the Lake District Music Festival. We attended a strings classical concert there, which was an enchanting experience. The acoustics of the church complemented the musical performance beautifully, allowing every note to resonate with clarity and warmth.

Located in a charming town bustling with a variety of stores, the church adds to the town's cultural and historical charm. The surrounding area is vibrant, offering plenty of opportunities to explore local shops, enjoy delightful cafes, and soak in the picturesque scenery.

Finding the church, however, proved to be a slight challenge. It requires navigating through a museum, something we were unaware of beforehand. A bit more signage or direction could have made the journey smoother, but it also added an unexpected, adventurous twist to our visit.

Despite this minor hurdle, the overall experience was delightful. The concert was moving, the town inviting, and the church itself a testament to architectural beauty and historical significance. It’s a destination we’d happily return to, perhaps even better prepared to find it with ease and eager to enjoy another captivating performance in such an...

Standing over the village of Hawkshead this is quite an imposing sight as it is usually the first building that comes into sight as you approach the village. Definitely the stand out building in Hawhshead & a fine example of a local stone built church. Good views of Latterbarrow & surrounding fells from the...

Well worth a visit. Nestling high on a hill overlooking the village and the high mountains beyond, sits this pretty ancient church. Unusual eighteenth century wall paintings appear on most walls, though an early -modern tomb remains locked. The stone benches to its rear provide a pleasant location...