Honister Slate Mine is a unique award winning experience, England's last remaining working slate mine and England's very first Via Ferrata!! All …
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Mar 5, 2025
Amazing experience. The tour guide was fantastic. He kept everyone well entertained and all the children engaged. Well worth a visitFull review by Amanda H
Mar 5, 2025
We had an amazing time today. As it was quiet it felt like we had a personal guide. Heather our guide for 'climb the mine' was great to talk to, full of praise and confidence for the more difficult p…Full review by Inbound78
Feb 19, 2025
We had an absolutely fantastic day at Honister Slate Mine! My son absolutely loved it, and it was such a memorable experience for the 3 of us. Our tour guide, Sam, was incredible so knowledgeable and…Full review by Mrs_roche21
Do you have to wear a mask inside the mine at the moment? Either when doing the tour or climb then mine tour?
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You have to wear a mask in the shop when they go through the safety brief and on the bus to and from the mine. In the mine you do not have to wear a mask.
Hello.. How can I get there from London? I don’t have a car. Thank you.
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Hi Tinc77, we are 8 miles outside of Keswick on the B5289. You can come to the Lake District by train to Penrith and then either take a taxi or the Stagecoach bus service to Keswick. …
Hi Tinc77, we are 8 miles outside of Keswick on the B5289. You can come to the Lake District by train to Penrith and then either take a taxi or the Stagecoach bus service to Keswick. From Keswick you need to take the 77 bus up to Honister Pass.
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