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Honister Slate Mine Limited

Honister Slate Mine is England’s last working slate mine and one of the Lake District’s most unique destinations. High on Fleetwith Pike, we’ve been producing Honister Green Slate for centuries – a durable, beautiful material formed over 450 million years ago and prized for its rich colour, heritage and strength. Still family-run, our team continues to mine, shape and share this remarkable stone using skills passed down through generations. But Honister is more than a mine. Visitors come to step inside history, explore our underground world and take on guided adventure experiences through the same mountain tunnels once used by miners. Above ground, they’ll find a walkers’ café, slate shop and one of the most scenic spots in the Lakes. From heritage to handcrafted slate, storytelling to adrenaline – it all starts at Honister.