Cumberland Pencil Museum


Visit Keswick´s Cumberland Pencil Museum, the home of the first pencil, and the Cumberland Pencil Co, home of 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 world´s longest colour pencil, over 25ft and try out some of our latest products. Events and exhibitions are held in the museum throughout the year. Check our website for details www.pencils.co.uk.

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Cumberland Pencil Museum,
Southey Works,
Greta Bridge,
Keswick,
Cumbria
CA12 5NG

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Information on Cumberland Pencil Museum, Southey Works, Greta Bridge, Keswick

Opening Times: 09:30-16:00. Closed Xmas & New Year. See website for extended seasonal opening hours.
Admission: Adult £3.00, Child/OAP £1.50, Student £2.00, Family £7.50.
Location: 300 yards west of town centre.
Facilities: Full Disabled Access,  Sales Point,  Shop,  Cafe,  Parking Availability