Honister Pass Buttermere

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(1.8K) · Historical landmark in Keswick, United Kingdom
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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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Dec 17, 2024
Wow! This was a magical experience and something so different! My children were blown away. Our elf was “Jolly” and he was fantastic from start to finish. He engaged all the adults and children throu… Full review by Chelsey Teal
Dec 14, 2024
Santa Experience 🎅 absolutely fantastic I booked for 14 myself and family Excellent tour down the mine and Santa was absolutely brilliant . the best we have ever seen 100% recommend 👌 tour guide wa… Full review by Emma Hind
Dec 12, 2024
We had a slot booked on Saturday 7th of December and were expecting a cancellation/reschedule due to extreme weather conditions during storm Darragh! With advice not to travel unless necessary, not t… Full review by Gav Crozier

Questions & answers

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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.
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Answer by Andrea B · Aug 23, 2020
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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. …
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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. From Keswick you need to take the 77 bus up to Honister Pass.
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Hi.. any advice on how can I get there or a hostel nearby Honister Slate Mine from London? I’m only commuting..
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I would probably try to get a bnb nearby on borrowdale or buttermere, there is also a lot of camping nearby
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Can you just book it when you get there?
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Yes but you may have to wait a while. They have a little restaurant that’s reasonably priced and the shop is interesting too
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Are dogs allowed?
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Yea but obviously not on the tours or climbs.
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Answer by Alex W · Aug 4, 2018
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What family activities are available at Honister?
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