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Cumberland Pencil MuseumCumberland 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 £3.50, child & OAP, £2.25, students £2.25, family consisting 2 adults and 3 children 5-16yrs £9.25, annual pass £14.75..

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Thu 1 Jan 2009 - Fri 31 Dec 2010 Mon - Sun 09:30 to 17:00
Christmas Day, Boxing Day closed
New Year's Day closed
Notes Last admission time of 16.00 may be extended during peak breaks.
   
Cumberland Pencil Museum
Cumberland Pencil Museum
 
 

Contact

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

Cumberland Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

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

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Map reference: NY 263238


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 from Penrith station

Also at this venue

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

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Tue 7, Wed 8 Sep 2010 Pastel Pencils with Tony Hogan
Thu 9 Sep 2010 Workshop - A walk through the Forest in Pa
Tue 14, Wed 15 Sep 2010 Drawing and Studio Pencils with Joanne Kell
Thu 16 Sep 2010 Tuition Workshop - Woodland Creatures in Colour
Tue 21, Wed 22 Sep 2010 Artists Pencils with Karen Coulson
Tue 28, Wed 29 Sep 2010 Artists Pencils with Susan Christpoher Coulson
Tue 5, Wed 6 Oct 2010 Aquatone Sticks with Malcolm Cudmore
Tue 12, Wed 13 Oct 2010 Watercolour Pencils with Liz Bramwell