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The Pencil MuseumThe Pencil Museum

Cumberland Pencil Museum

Visit Keswick, the home of the first pencil, and pencil perfection since 1832. Walk through a replica of the Seathwaite Mine, where graphite was first discovered. Trace the history of pencil manufacture over the last 350 years and see how we make Derwent Fine Art Pencils today. Be amazed at the Worlds Longest Pencil, over 25 feet. Browse in the Derwent gift shop and sample some of the newly produced pencil products. Events and activities for children throughout the year, and open workshops for adults to experiment with the pencils under the guidance of professional artists. Finally relax in Sketchers Coffee shop for a light lunch, scone and Lakeland cream or a freshly ground cappuccino. An all weather attraction for the whole family to enjoy.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Welcome Host Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessSmoking not allowedDogs accepted

Prices


Adult £4.25, concession £3.25, child £3.25, students £3.80, family consisting 2 adults and 3 children 5-16yrs £11.75, annual family membership pass £17.50.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
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Notes Last admission time of 16.00 may be extended during peak breaks.
   
Pencil Museum
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Contact

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Tel: 017687 73626
View the The Pencil Museum websitewww.pencilmuseum.co.uk
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Venue

The Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

View the The Pencil Museum websitewww.pencilmuseum.co.uk

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Map reference: NY 263238  Lat: 54.60398  Long: -3.14241


From M6, exit Penrith, onto A66. Take 2nd Keswick sign at roundabout, follow Keswick centre signs and museum is is on your left, just prior to the town centre.

Parking : with charge

Nearest station : 20 miles (32.2 kms) from Penrith station

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Also at this venue

Derwent Retail ShopDerwent Retail Shop
Sketchers Coffee ShopSketchers Coffee Shop
Sketchers GallerySketchers Gallery

Events at this venue

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date event
Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013 Design your own Robot Mask
Tue 28 - Thu 30 May 2013 Family Cartooning with Professional Cartoonist
Fri 31 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 2D Robot Creation
Tue 4, Wed 5 Jun 2013 The Beauty of Cumbrian Landscapes in Watercolour
Wed 12, Thu 13 Jun 2013 Equestrian Images in Watercolour Mixed Media
Tue 18, Wed 19 Jun 2013 Botanical Illustration using Watercolour Pencils
Tue 25, Wed 26 Jun 2013 Capturing the Effects of Light on the Landscape