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 New Mill Apartments

The New Mill Apartments

3 out of 5
Elswick
per person
Sep 13 - Sep 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Lynchburg (LYH) to Newcastle (NCL)
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
per person
Oct 7 - Oct 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Newcastle (NCL)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
We've stayed at the Ramside a few times over the years. It's nice enough but not outstanding. Our deluxe room was advertised as having Bathrobes and air-conditioning. It had neither. When i queried this i was informed that only guests on Spa breaks got robes....! (Our booking was made via Expedia so a discrepancy? ) Receptionist said she'd get some sent to our room. She did, so all good. We had breakfast booked next morning which was nice.

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Kensington House by Warren Collection

Kensington House by Warren Collection

3 out of 5
Jesmond
per person
Sep 13 - Sep 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Lynchburg (LYH) to Newcastle (NCL)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Good location, parking was available although we had to pay for it. The double beds were on the small size, bedroom furniture looked quite old, and the mattresses were a bit soft for us. Easy self check in process and quiet rooms.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

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Pike O' Stickle is the site of a Stone Age axe factory. Archaeologists have found discarded axe heads strewn on the scree which descends into the valley below. A kind of prehistoric rubbish dump for axe makers. Years ago people used the scree as a quick descent route to the valley floor. It's very much frowned upon nowadays and the scree is much depleted. I wonder how Stone Age man returned to the valley without walking boots to keep dry and safe.

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Explore the great outdoors at Pike of Stickle, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Thirlmere

Best Lodging Options Near Honister Slate Mine

Glaramara Hotel

Glaramara Hotel

3 out of 5
Seatoller, Borrowdale, Keswick, England
Glaramara Hotel
Seatoller House

Seatoller House

3.5 out of 5
Borrowdale, Keswick, England
Seatoller House
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
Riverside Cottage Borrowdale - Nr Grange - just 4 miles from Keswick

Riverside Cottage Borrowdale - Nr Grange - just 4 miles from Keswick

Grange-In-Borrowdale
Riverside Cottage Borrowdale - Nr Grange - just 4 miles from Keswick
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
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