Honister

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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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 https://t.co/N4yeN2cfhH

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

THE UK HAS A NEW ADVENTURE.

Today, Honister launches its brand-new zip wire in the heart of the Lake District.
High above England’s last working slate mine, riders will fly through one of the most dramatic landscapes in the country.
#BREAKINGNEWS

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One of our lovely large Herdwicks is on her way to her forever home today

#slatesheep #LakeDistrict #friendsofthelakes #hillfarms

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Looking forward to the Tour de France next year, just hoping the Herdies don't get in the way.....

Have a great weekend everyone

#tdf2027 #cycling #fredwhitton #slatefigures #trophies

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🎅✨ 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: https://t.co/Sycr182s8o #christmas2025 #visitlakedistrict #visitcumbria #cumbriaevents

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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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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! https://t.co/LIvBYztBxv

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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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@BedelaBee @Granite_Meerkat LOVE! The Herdy's never fail to make us smile :-)

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@Granite_Meerkat @honisterdotcom Excellent 🐑😊
Just searched my photo gallery for "sheep"- I think I have a problem. Here's 2 from the collection...😂

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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: https://t.co/UMWbxzOZR9 #Honister #LakeDistrict #FamilyBusiness #RegenerativeTourism #SlateMine #Cumbria #AdventureWithPurpose

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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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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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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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@Sunnysidegh @VisitKeswick @cumbriatourism @ShowcaseCumbria @KeswickReminder @cumbnews Congratulations guys!! 🥳 See you at the awards 🥂

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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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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.
https://t.co/zYoJF3UGiU #CTAwards25 #Honister #LakeDistrict

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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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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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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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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 https://t.co/pBTThvwA9a 🐰 ⚒️ #honister #familyadventures #getoutside #visitlakedistrict