The Cumberland Pencil Museum
Situated in Keswick, Cumbria, in the heart of the Lake District, the Pencil Museum is a great all weather attraction for the whole family with lots of things to see and do.

Be amazed at the world’s longest colour pencil, marvel at the James Bond style World War II pencil, follow the history of pencil making in words, pictures and lovingly restored machinery, find out exactly how we get a lead into a pencil today and there’s a funky Kids Art Studio, where we hold art and crafts events throughout the year.

There is an ever changing programme of free demonstrations, tuition workshops and family fun days designed to appeal to everyone whether you are a doodler, a sketcher or an aspiring artist.

A family ticket is just £10 or pay £15 for an annual family season ticket so you can visit the museum as many times as you like throughout the year.

2011 marks the Pencil Museum’s 30th birthday and we celebrated this with a special 2 day event over the May bank holiday.

A fun time was had by all. We have also created a range of commemorative gifts to mark our anniversary.

Come and join in our birthday fun and games!

Sketchers Coffee shop serves morning cappuccinos, light lunches, kids' themed picnic boxes, and scrummy afternoon treats.

Looking for something a little lighter? Try local Cumbrian gluten free cakes and biscuits, fresh fruit, or a light salad option.

In the shop we sell the entire range of Derwent Pencils, watercolour and colouring. Along with a selection of Cumbrian crafts, colouring books and a range of bespoke pencil jewellery.

Babies changing facilities can be found in the disabled toilet.

We can warm your baby's food. Just ask a member of our team.

From M6 Junction 40. Follow signs for A66 Keswick. Ignore first sign for Keswick after approximately 16 miles. Continue on the A66 to the next roundabout, take first exit. Continue to T junction turn left towards Keswick Town Centre. You will now see the pencil museum on your left. Take first left and follow the signs to the museum.

At the Pencil Museum we are buggy friendly, and we are doggy friendly. We have a buggy park and even a photo booth for doggies to take home their own souvenir of their visit. The museum is completely on the flat, with disabled facilities and car parking. Wheelchair hire is also available.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Cumberland Pencil Museum, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.pencilmuseum.co.uk/