Honister Slate Mine Tours

Photo by Angela Newlands
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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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
The Borrowdale Hotel

The Borrowdale Hotel

Borrowdale, Keswick, England
The Borrowdale Hotel
YHA Buttermere - Hostel

YHA Buttermere - Hostel

3 out of 5
Buttermere, Cockermouth, England
YHA Buttermere - Hostel
Brandlehow -  a house that sleeps 7 guests  in 4 bedrooms

Brandlehow - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms

Portinscale
Brandlehow - a house that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.