England's last working slate mine with a great range of adventure activities for all ages & abilities. Located at #HonisterPass #LakeDistrict #UKViaFerrata
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15 Nov 2023
Last week, we hosted the team from Blue Peter for 2 days that will be featured on this Friday’s Blue Peter Challenge. Tune in to CBBC this Fri 17th Nov @ 5pm to see how presenter Joel got on #BluePeterChallenge #LakeDistrict bit.ly/47xHPYD
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12 Nov 2025
🎅✨ The countdown is nearly over… Santa’s Secret Grotto opens THIS weekend! Saturday dates up to Christmas are almost full! Book now to make sure you don’t miss out: zurl.co/kVe2Z #christmas2025 #visitlakedistrict #visitcumbria #cumbriaevents
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9 Jul 2025
How beautiful are this year’s @cumbriatourism trophies? Handcrafted from Honister Slate and fused with glass by @jovincentglass – a stunning reminder that Cumbria’s story is rooted in the landscape itself. Congrats to all of the 2025 winners! 🎉 #CTAwards2025
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25 May 2025
Here at Honister, rainy days don't mean adventure stops.Underground Mine Tours run multiple times a day and they’re the perfect mix of hands-on history, family fun and proper exploration. Plus, you'll one free child place per full paying adult! zurl.co/Fm5hx
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22 May 2025
Honister’s in the spotlight again – this time on the front cover of North Lakes Living magazine. A great read, sharing the story of our founders, the adventures we’ve built and the deep roots that keep us grounded here in the heart of the Lakes. #honister #lakedistrict #cumbria
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16 May 2025
Excellent 🐑😊
Just searched my photo gallery for "sheep"- I think I have a problem. Here's 2 from the collection...😂
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20 May 2025
This week, @CumbriaCrack shone a light on the family story behind Honister – the people, the past and where we’re headed next. Have a read here: zurl.co/8CzKb #Honister #LakeDistrict #FamilyBusiness #RegenerativeTourism #SlateMine #Cumbria #AdventureWithPurpose
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13 May 2025
UFO spotted by one of our guides flying past Honister… and we’re not entirely convinced it was RAF 👀 #honister #akedistrict #aviationlovers #ufo #cumbriacrack
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29 Apr 2025
Only at Honister. Captured at the end of our Via Ferrata Xtreme route! ✈️⛰️ Who else has been lucky enough to see the fighter jets on their Lake District adventures? #honister #lakedistrict #lakedistrictuk #viaferrata #fighterjets #aviationlovers
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15 Apr 2025
A damp day in keswick but it’s always a great day at Honister Slate Mine, especially for a mine tour or climb the mine. Here’s a few photos from our trip.
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29 Apr 2025
We’re excited to share that Honister & our sister pub, The Yew Tree, are now Official Coast to Coast Passport Stamping Agents! Both are brilliant stop-off points along the route. Dogs are very welcome too 🐾 Don't forget to tag us in your #C2C snaps! #CoastToCoast #LakeDistrict
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26 Apr 2025
Here’s the full rundown of our exciting awards news! 🏆
Find out what we’ve been shortlisted for and why 2025 is such a monumental year for Honister.
zurl.co/OcSRs #CTAwards25 #Honister #LakeDistrict
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26 Apr 2025
We’re absolutely over the moon to share that #Honister has been shortlisted for TWO Cumbria Tourism Awards! 🏆🏆 Large Visitor Attraction of the Year AND Experience of the Year for our Guided Mine Tours. Huge thanks to everyone who supports what we do! #CTAwards25 @LakesCumbria
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8 Apr 2025
POV: You're crossing Europe's longest high-wire bridge when a jet zooms past! ✈️⛰️
Who has experienced this?
📍 The Infinity Bridge, Honister Slate Mine
#honisterslatemine #honister #homeofadventure #lakedistrict #adventureawaits
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5 Apr 2025
Restocked! Our gorgeous Westmorland Green Slate Chippings are perfect for transforming your driveways and gardens into a stunning outdoor space! 💛🏡
#landscaping #greenslate #honisterslatemine #garden #driveway #summersun #gardening #honisterslate #westmorlandgreenslate
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3 Apr 2025
Take the family somewhere they’ve never been this Easter holiday - underneath the Lake District! Free child places on our guided mine tours fill up fast during the holidays. Book now at zurl.co/62Zdp 🐰 ⚒️ #honister #familyadventures #getoutside #visitlakedistrict
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26 Mar 2025
Moongate made from Honister Slate 🌙 There's not a lot we can't do—bring us your vision, and we’ll do our best to make it happen! ✨
Made by A&R Landscapes 🌄
#honisterslate #gardenfeature #outdoors #bespoke #GardenGoals #BespokeDesign #
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8 Mar 2025
Plan your Sping/Summer Trips ☀️
From 31st March, the Honister Rambler will be returning up Honister Pass for the summer season 🏞 See bus routes and timetable !
#honisterslatemine #honisterpass #adventuretravels #thingstodolakedistrict #travel #lakedistrict #stagecoach #bus
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4 Mar 2025
Our team is taking part in First Aid training today, ensuring we’re fully prepared for the busy season ahead. Safety is always our top priority! Big thanks to Simon Clooney for delivering top training on-site 👏 #safetyfirst #firstaid #honister #lakedistrict
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28 Feb 2025
Proudly preserving skills through a blend of traditional and modern techniques on our slate. Join us for a mine tour to uncover our history! #HonisterHeritage #SlateStories #Honisterslatemine #minetour #traditional #history #slate #lakedistrict #thingstodointhelakes
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21 Feb 2025
Keeping traditional craftsmanship alive at Honister Slate Mine🧡
#honisterslatemine #slate #handmade #craftsmanship #riving #lakedistrict #uk #traditional #honister
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