Honister Slate Mine Tours

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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 King's Head Inn
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