Derwent Pencil Museum

By Car:

If you're driving, the Derwent Pencil Museum is conveniently located just a short distance from Keswick town centre. Here’s how you can get there:

From the North (Carlisle): Take the M6 southbound and exit at Junction 40 for Penrith. Follow the A66 west towards Keswick. Once in Keswick, follow the signs for the town centre, then look out for signs directing you to the museum, which is located on Southey Hill.

From the South (Lancaster): Head north on the M6 and exit at Junction 40 for Penrith. Follow the A66 westbound towards Keswick. After arriving in Keswick, follow the town centre signs, then continue following the directions for the museum on Southey Hill.

By Bus:

If you prefer public transport, several bus routes serve Keswick, making it easy to reach the Derwent Pencil Museum:

From Penrith: You can catch the Stagecoach Bus X4 or X5, which runs from Penrith (including stops at Penrith Railway Station) to Keswick. The bus journey takes around 40 minutes.

From Workington or Cockermouth: The Stagecoach Bus X5 also runs from Workington and Cockermouth to Keswick. The journey from Workington takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, and from Cockermouth, it takes around 30 minutes.

In Keswick: Once you arrive at the Keswick Bus Station, the museum is just a 10-minute walk away. Follow the signs towards the town centre, then head towards Southey Hill where the museum is located.

By Train:

While Keswick itself doesn’t have a train station, you can easily reach the museum by taking a train to a nearby station and then completing your journey by bus or taxi:

From Penrith Railway Station: Penrith is the nearest mainline station to Keswick, located about 17 miles away. Trains from major cities like London, Manchester, and Glasgow regularly stop at Penrith. From Penrith Railway Station, you can catch the Stagecoach Bus X4 or X5 directly to Keswick, as mentioned above. The bus journey from Penrith takes around 40 minutes.

From Windermere Railway Station: If you’re coming from the southern part of the Lake District, you can take a train to Windermere Railway Station. From there, you can catch a bus or taxi to Keswick, though this route is longer and might take up to 2 hours depending on connections.