Honister Slate Mine Tours

Photo by Angela Newlands
Photo by Angela Newlands
Photo by Rachel Gilman
Photo by Rachel Gilman
Observe a real-life mining site in action at Honister Slate Mine. Join a guided tour and learn all about the different excavation techniques as well as the everyday equipment used.

You'll soon see why this Keswick mining operation is popular with travelers. If you're searching for more to see and do here, Scafell Pike, Derwentwater, and Lodore Falls are in this area as well. They won't take you long to reach from Honister Slate Mine.

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The Townhouse Newcastle

The Townhouse Newcastle

3 out of 5
Elswick
Price was $1,353, price is now $993 per person
$993
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 2
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Newcastle (NCL)
5.6/10 (5 reviews)
Mulberry Aparthotel

Mulberry Aparthotel

2 out of 5
Price was $2,173, price is now $1,626 per person
$1,626
per person
Oct 18 - Oct 24
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Newcastle (NCL)
6.4/10 (5 reviews)
Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

5 out of 5
Price was $2,084, price is now $1,720 per person
$1,720
per person
Oct 18 - Oct 24
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Newcastle (NCL)
9/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
The pool was gorgeous. It was a bit tricky downloading the app on the phone to open the door. The app would just shut down and it took at least ten tries. Staff was wonderful. Helpful and kind. Dinner was average. I ordered a cauliflower steak which was good, but a very high price for just a large piece of cauliflower. The map to walk around the grounds was confusing and I ended up on the golf course, which didn’t make some Of the golfers happy. Bed was one of the best I’ve ever slept in.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Honister Slate Mine

Glaramara Hotel

Glaramara Hotel

3 out of 5
Seatoller, Borrowdale, Keswick, England
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The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

3 out of 5
The Royal Oak Hotel, Rosthwaite, Keswick, England
The Royal Oak
Borrowdale Gates Hotel

Borrowdale Gates Hotel

4 out of 5
Grange-In-Borrowdale, Keswick, England
Borrowdale Gates Hotel
YHA Buttermere - Hostel

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

3 out of 5
Buttermere, Cockermouth, England
YHA Buttermere - Hostel
The Borrowdale Hotel

The Borrowdale Hotel

Borrowdale, Keswick, England
The Borrowdale Hotel
Lodore Falls Hotel

Lodore Falls Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Borrowdale, Keswick, ENG
Lodore Falls Hotel
Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Station Road Keswick On Derwentwater, Keswick, England
Keswick Country House Hotel
Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

3 out of 5
Lake Thirlmere, Keswick, England
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The Derwentwater Hotel

The Derwentwater Hotel

3 out of 5
The Derwentwater Hotel, Portinscale, Keswick, England
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