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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm Saturday 8:30am - 5pm Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

Honister Slate Mine

Name: Honister Slate Mine
Address: Honister Pass, Keswick, CA125XN, GB
Telephone: +441768777230

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England’s Last Working Slate Mine - Crafting Premium Green Slate from the Heart of the Lake District fells | Made in Britain 🇬🇧 | Shop Online or Visit the Mine

02/11/2026

Some days we have to stop and remember how lucky we are.

This isn’t just a backdrop. It’s where we work. The fells, the rain, the slate under our feet - it’s been here for 450 million years and we’re just proud custodians for a little while.

Every piece of world-class Honister slate we produce comes from this landscape. Honest, hard, and made to last just like the valley itself.

Thank you, for supporting what we do up here at Honister.

25/10/2026

Centuries of craftsmanship, still part of everyday life at Honister. Riving is the traditional process of splitting Westmorland Green Slate along its natural grain, before it’s dressed into roofing slate. A skilled craft passed down through generations and one we’re proud to keep alive.

15/10/2026

From the heart of the Lake District, Honister Green Slate represents centuries of traditional craftsmanship and exceptional quality. From the depths of the mine to the skilled hands in our workshops, every stage reflects the precision and care behind this remarkable natural stone. From prestigious roofing projects to luxury garden landscaping and bespoke architectural features, a timeless product crafted to stand the test of time.

12/10/2026

A piece of the Lake District in London. Honister slate features on many buildings in the city. Can you guess the name and location of this one?

07/10/2026

Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Ritz... just some of the buildings covered by Honister’s roofing slate. Each tile handmade still,using a process dating back hundreds of years.

A product truly built to the test of time.

28/09/2026

Sculptures at Honister.

Crafted by our own in-house sculptor.
Made to be enjoyed for centuries.

21/09/2026

Where is Honister Slate Mine? Hidden in the heart of the Lake District, Honister Mine has a truly unique location situated high between Borrowdale and Buttermere. Surrounded by arguable the most dramatic landscape in the Lake District.

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18/09/2026

From aggregates to memorials, walling to bespoke interiors. Honister slate is crafted for countless purposes, but every piece shares the same thing: unbeatable slate, exceptional craftsmanship.

15/09/2026

Honister Aggregates - Bulk prices available on enquiry

15/09/2026

450 million years in the making.
A striking Honister Green benchtop, transformed from a raw block into a beautifully finished piece.

Featuring a remarkable volcanic ash formation, each slab tells its own story brought to life through craftsmanship.

Address

Honister Pass
Keswick
CA125XN

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441768777230

Website

http://www.honisterslate.com/

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