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North Lakes - Family Variety Day Out

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A great day our in the Northern part of the Lake District, fun for all the family!

Morning

The Pencil Museum

Lunch

Have a look around the busy, compact streets of Keswick, lots of shops and places to eat or your could even buy something tasty to take down to the north shores of Derwentwater, for a picnic with a view!

Derwentwater

Derwent Water is a local beauty spot that is frequented by walkers who hike around the eastern shore of this quiet lake.

Afternoon

Drive south along the east of Derwentwater, into the beautiful Borrowdale Valley or alternatively leave the car behind in Keswick and take the Honister Rambler bus (until 1st Nov) from the bus station. You can enjoy the best views of the fantastic countryside on the way to Honister slate mine, the last working slate mine in England. If you dare, there are tours which take you deep underground or try the new exciting Via Ferrata! Drop over the pass and down to the impressive valley which holds Buttermere village. The 4 mile walk around the lake takes you past waterfalls, forests, walk through a cave, see lakeland herdwick sheep grazing and don't forget to treat yourself to homemade ice cream from the farmhouse. Great for all ages!

Honister Slate Mine

The last working slate mine in England. Guided mine tours deep underground, browse the visitor centre. Learn the history of the best and most beautiful Honister Green Slate.

Buttermere Lake

Buttermere is ringed by the crags and peaks of Haystacks, Feetwith Pike and others. The 4 mile walk around the lake boasts impressive views.

The 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.

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Tel: 017687 73626

kes_museum@acco.com

www.pencilmuseum.co.uk
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Venue

The Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

CA12 5NG www.pencilmuseum.co.uk

See location of The Pencil Museum on Google maps. See location on Google maps. 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.