The Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes is celebrating a major achievement after being named a finalist for a prestigious national museum award highlighting outstanding family-friendly experiences. Watchdog judges secretly visited the site to evaluate its interactive heritage displays, craft workshops, and accessibility frameworks. Museum directors confirm that being named on the national shortlist represents a huge victory for the attraction's staff and volunteer guides, reinforcing Hawes’ reputation as a premier hub for sustainable cultural tourism inside the National Park.
Source: Richmondshire Today