Things to do near Keswick
Derwent Pencil Museum
1.6 miles
from Low Briery · nearest town Keswick
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The home of the first pencil, and the Cumberland Pencil Company, since 1832.
Visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago. A journey of graphite and pencil discovery from its humble beginnings as a cottage industry to modern day production.
Discover the secret WW2 pencils with hidden maps; one of the largest colour pencils in the world measuring almost 8 metres; The Queen’s diamond Jubilee pencil; miniature pencil sculptures; and much much more!
A great day-out for all the family
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A warm base for wet days
Come back to a hot shower and somewhere comfortable to dry off. Self catering lodges, cabins and riverside pods minutes from Keswick.