Red Lion Hawkshead

30/08/2026

28/08/2026

Looking for the perfect place to eat, drink & stay this Bank Holiday weekend?

Come and spend it with us at the Red Lion in Hawkshead 🍺🍽️

Enjoy a weekend of exploring the Lake District, eating great pub food and enjoying the beautiful village of Hawkshead.

A pretty perfect place to spend a bank holiday 🥾🌿

20/08/2026

🍻 We promise not to throw any fruit at you when you order a drink…

16/08/2026

We really do have some of the loveliest guests ❤️

It means so much to us when people take the time to share their experience of The Red Lion and we thought we’d share a few of the wonderful things you’ve said about us recently ⭐️

From the good food and friendly team to cosy stays and exploring beautiful Hawkshead, it’s lovely to know that so many of you enjoy spending time with us.

13/08/2026

This, followed by this… 👀

A walk or a boat ride on Esthwaite Water, a wander around Hawkshead, a good drink, something delicious to eat and those views you never get tired of. 🍻🥾🍽️

Just one of the many ways to spend a day in Hawkshead, Lake District.

Whether you’re looking for walks in the Lake District, things to do in Hawkshead, places to eat or the perfect spot for a drink after exploring, there’s plenty waiting to be discovered ☀️

And if you’re staying with us at the Red Lion, you don’t have to go far…

10/08/2026

☀️ So many adventures to be had in the Lake District this summer…

From exploring our beautiful village of Hawkshead and discovering the walks, lakes and countryside right on our doorstep, to venturing further afield and finding new places to explore 🥾🌿 there’s always another adventure waiting.

We’ll be sharing more of our favourite places to visit, walks to discover, things to do and the best of the Lake District.

📍Make the Red Lion in Hawkshead your base and let us inspire your next Lake District adventure.

👉🏻 Follow along for Lake District inspiration, Hawkshead highlights, great food, local walks and plenty of reasons to come and explore.

06/08/2026

We’ll just leave this here for you…

We have absolute classics & delicious seasonal favourites on our pudding menu 🍰

Which one would you choose?

05/08/2026

Eat, Stay & Explore The Lake District 🌿

Make The Red Lion your base for discovering The Lake District 🥾 with so many walks & local attractions on your doorstep, there is plenty to do.

If you’re looking for a weekend away in the Lake District or just some great pub food in Hawkshead, we’ll be happy to welcome you 🍽️

📍 Hawkshead
🍽️ Lunch & Dinner served daily
🍺 Local Ales & Beer Garden

02/08/2026

A wholesome walk followed by a Sunday Roast at The Red Lion is a pretty perfect Sunday 🥾🍽️

How are you spending your Sunday?

28/07/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday, Beatrix Potter! 🐰🌿

Today we celebrate the birthday of one of Britain’s most treasured authors, Beatrix Potter, whose timeless tales continue to delight readers of all ages.

Her love of the Lake District, its landscape and farming life inspired her to protect the area for future generations to enjoy.

If you’re planning a Beatrix Potter inspired day out, here are a few magical places to explore close to The Red Lion.

🏡 Hill Top – Beatrix’s beloved farmhouse, where many of her famous stories were written and inspired by the surrounding countryside.

🐑 A Farm Walk with Amy at Hill Top Farm – A wonderful opportunity to experience the working farm that played such an important part in Beatrix’s life, hear about Beatrix the farmer & what life is like on a busy working farm.

🏰 Wray Castle – A fantastic family friendly stop on the shores of Windermere, with links to Beatrix Potter’s childhood holidays in the Lake District.

🌲 Tarn Hows – One of the most picturesque walks in the Lakes, surrounded by the landscapes Beatrix worked so hard to preserve for future generations.

📚 Tabitha Twitchit’s Bookshop, Hawkshead – Named after the mischievous cat from The Tale of Tom Kitten, this charming second hand bookshop is housed in the historic building that was once the office of Beatrix’s husband, solicitor William Heelis.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or introducing little ones to Peter Rabbit for the very first time, there’s no better way to celebrate than by exploring the places that inspired her unforgettable stories.

✨ Happy Birthday, Beatrix Potter 🎉