YHA Hawkshead occupies a beautiful collection of 17th century buildings in the charming village of Hawkshead in the Lake District. The hostel provides comfortable accommodation for up to 108 guests in a mix of dormitory and private rooms, making it ideal for school groups, outdoor activity groups, and family gatherings. Located just minutes from Beatrix Potter's former home and surrounded by stunning Lakeland scenery, the hostel features traditional common areas suitable for group meetings and activities. The venue offers excellent access to Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells, with ample parking and self-catering facilities available for larger groups.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Common Room | 50 | — | 20 | 30 | 25 | — | — |
| Dining Room | 60 | — | 30 | 40 | 35 | — | — |
| Small Meeting Room | 20 | — | 12 | 16 | 15 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Group rates available for educational and youth organizations. Day visitor rates for meeting room hire. Contact hostel directly for current pricing.
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Hawkshead, Ambleside, LA22 0QD, United Kingdom
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YHA Hawkshead is a verified youth hostel in Ambleside, hosting up to 108 guests, with day delegate rates from £170. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Networking. Verified on-site: wi-fi, food & catering, bedrooms, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, receptions and networking events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 108 guests for residential stays, meeting spaces accommodate 20-40 depending on configuration
Basic AV equipment available including projector and Wi-Fi, additional equipment may need to be hired
Self-catering kitchen facilities and meal services available for groups
Limited on-site parking available, additional parking in Hawkshead village
YHA Hawkshead occupies a beautiful collection of 17th century buildings in the charming village of Hawkshead in the Lake District. The hostel provides comfortable accommodation for up to 108 guests in a mix of dormitory and private rooms, making it ideal for school groups, outdoor activity groups, and family gatherings. Located just minutes from Beatrix Potter's former home and surrounded by stunning Lakeland scenery, the hostel features traditional common areas suitable for group meetings and activities. The venue offers excellent access to Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells, with ample parking and self-catering facilities available for larger groups.
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