Derwent Pencil Museum

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(1.5K) · Museum in Keswick, United Kingdom
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Derwent Procolour pencils are strong, smooth, clean, colour pencils, with highly pigmented colour laydown. There is no dusting, chipping or smudging …

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Mar 17, 2025
Wow. Who knew that pencil making and usage could be so interesting? Lets go for 30 mins said my partner. We emerged over 90 mins later! I was totally fascinated re their use by MI6 and SOE during WWl…Full review by susankO1810QT
Feb 22, 2025
I really enjoyed the museum. The children did the activity sheet which forced them to slow down and read some of the exhibits. I liked the start, going into the mine was a cool way to start the journ…Full review by Road44792616983
Feb 18, 2025
The quiz sheet made the experience a lot more fun, and the prize at the end was worth it. We especially enjoyed learning about the spy pencils they created! Overall, something enjoyable to do for an …Full review by Molly B
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Facts

Established:1981
Owner:Derwent
Visitors:80,000

Questions & answers

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Is this place dog friendly?
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Hi, yes the whole building including the cafe is dog friendly.
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Is it possible to fit a full sized garden GNOME in the attraction. Many thanks
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Ops apologies wrong attraction I meant to put this on the Ulswater steamer. Thanks anyway
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Hi. Can you accommodate a visitor in a wheelchair? Thanks
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yes, I think that would be okay but I notice someone with more experience has already answered you
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Just want to visit the shop, not the museum. Do I have to pay to do this
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You do not have to pay to visit the shop or the coffee shop. However, please note, the car park is not owned by the Pencil Museum and is pay and display.
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Just want to visit the shop. Do I have to pay the museum price when I just want to visit the shop
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No its free to use the shop and cafe
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Frequently asked questions

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What does Build Your Own Collection mean?
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Instead of buying single pencils, you can create your own 6, 12 or 24 pencil collections. You can make savings compared to buying pencils individually and you will...
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