Honister Slate Mine

Honister Slate Mine 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
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05/06/2026

What actually is riving? Riving is the traditional process of splitting slate along its natural grain using hand tools and skill passed down through generations before us.

It’s a craft that relies on patience, precision, and understanding of the material your working with. This is something we still practice here at Honister today.

03/06/2026

Handcrafted from genuine Honister slate, this stunning water feature brings the sights and sounds of a Lake District stream to your garden. A beautiful blend of natural stone, flowing water, and peaceful ambience.

31/05/2026

The workshop is always filled with the raw sounds of shaping slate through real craftsmanship. There is always something happening behind the scenes that keeps the fells around us alive!

24/05/2026

Craftsmanship is more than just skill, for us it’s generations of knowledge, pride and tradition being passed from one person to the next.

Every piece of slate and every technique carries a story shaped by the people who have worked these fells for decades. We’re proud to celebrate the craftsmanship that continues to live on here at England’s last working slate mine, keeping these traditions alive for future generations.

A working mine, the home of adventure, and most recently a collaboration with Bull diversity comes naturally at Honiste...
20/05/2026

A working mine, the home of adventure, and most recently a collaboration with Bull diversity comes naturally at Honister.

Yet we always stay rooted in where it all began, and we’re grateful for every opportunity and every customer who continues to support us.

17/05/2026

Not your average place to work…

Set inside one of Alfred Wainwright’s iconic mountains ⛰️ Pike. Honister Slate Mine has been family-run for generations, keeping an age-old skill alive.

We’re looking for someone with grit, a passion for preserving a fading craft, and the eagerness to learn.

If you’re interested in opportunities at Honister Slate Mine, please reach out to [email protected], call us, or send us a message.

A working mine, adventure venue, film location and now and most recently an underground enduro course.Diversity comes na...
17/05/2026

A working mine, adventure venue, film location and now and most recently an underground enduro course.
Diversity comes naturally at Honister Slate Mine.

11/05/2026

Riving is the traditional craft of splitting slate along its natural layers to create strong, durable roofing slate.

Used for centuries across the UK this skilled technique relies on understanding the slates natural grain rather than cutting against it. Each piece is carefully split by hand, making every slate unique while preserving the character and strength that has made slate roofing so timeless throughout generations.

Today, it remains an important part of our heritage here at Honister Slate Mine!

A fantastic day welcoming Charlotte, Grace & Alice from to Honister this week. It’s always inspiring to see creatives e...
09/05/2026

A fantastic day welcoming Charlotte, Grace & Alice from to Honister this week.

It’s always inspiring to see creatives experience Honister Slate firsthand, explore the mine, and connect with the craftsmanship and heritage behind our slate. Their passion for natural materials was contagious, and we can’t wait to see what ideas come from their visit ✨

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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

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+441768777230

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