Derwent Pencil Museum
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Derwent Pencil Museum, the home of the first pencil, and the Cumberland Pencil Company, manufacturers of Derwent pencil perfection since 1832.
Enter the Museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine where graphite was first discovered in the 1550's. Through words, pictures and carefully restored machinery you can trace the history of pencil making and see how we make Derwent Fine Art pencils today. A journey of pencil and graphite discovery. Seasonal childrens activities, product demonstrations and lots of colouring in. Theres more to a pencil than you think!.
Free entry to:
The Derwent Pencil Shop, stocking the full range of Derwent Fine Art Pencils
Coffee shop, where you can relax with a coffee and a lovely slice of one of our delicious cakes, and enjoy our free WIFI.
The Museum is an all weather activity for all the family,
Adults £6.50, Children £5.00, Concession £5.70 - various Family Tickets, Ages 5 and under are free.
Location
Only a short walk from Keswick town centre. Walk down the main street from the Tourist Information Centre following the fingerposts. Continue straight on, then turn right immediately prior to the road bridge over the River Greta. The Museum is on your left, just before the old pencil factory.
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Enjoy England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction |
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Derwent Pencil Museum. Please fill in as much detail as you can.
Derwent Pencil Museum, the home of the first pencil, and the Cumberland Pencil Company, manufacturers of Derwent pencil perfection since 1832.
Enter the Museum through a replica of the Seathwaite mine where graphite was first discovered in the 1550's. Through words, pictures and carefully restored machinery you can trace the history of pencil making and see how we make Derwent Fine Art pencils today. A journey of pencil and graphite discovery. Seasonal childrens activities, product demonstrations and lots of colouring in. Theres more to a pencil than you think!.
Free entry to:
The Derwent Pencil Shop, stocking the full range of Derwent Fine Art Pencils
Coffee shop, where you can relax with a coffee and a lovely slice of one of our delicious cakes, and enjoy our free WIFI.
The Museum is an all weather activity for all the family,
Adults £6.50, Children £5.00, Concession £5.70 - various Family Tickets, Ages 5 and under are free.
Location
Only a short walk from Keswick town centre. Walk down the main street from the Tourist Information Centre following the fingerposts. Continue straight on, then turn right immediately prior to the road bridge over the River Greta. The Museum is on your left, just before the old pencil factory.
Your enquiry will be sent directly to Derwent Pencil Museum. Please fill in as much detail as you can.