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
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
Rock Cottage

Rock Cottage

3 out of 5
Keswick England
Rock Cottage
The Borrowdale Hotel

The Borrowdale Hotel

Borrowdale Keswick England
The Borrowdale Hotel
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
The King's Head Inn

The King's Head Inn

3.5 out of 5
Thirlspot, Thirlmere Keswick England
The King's Head Inn
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