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New group package launched in England’s only working mine

Honister Slate Mine is launching a new package for group wanting to take a unique excursion into the subterranean world. The 900 year old mine wends its way through 11 miles miles of tunnels (although...

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“The Ball 2014″ comes to Honister as part of its epic 30,000km journey

Honister Slate Mine will be playing host to a very special five-a-side match on Tuesday 14th January featuring a unique football which is making an epic 6 month, 30,000 km journey through 26 countries...

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News ‘Subterranean Climb the Mine’ experience opens at Honister

Fancy an adrenaline filled adventure deep inside the heart of a Lake District mountain, carved out of the landscape 450 million years ago? A brand new subterranean climbing experience complete with...

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Fourth generation of Weir family helps keep ancient traditions alive at Honister

A 900 year old mine in the heart of the Lake District is keeping ancient skills and traditions alive, as the fourth generation of the Weir family joins the family business at Honister. Conor Weir,...

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Via Ferrata Xtreme named Cumbria’s best “Tourism Experience”

Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine has scooped the Tourism Experience Award at the 2014 Cumbria Tourism Awards. The news was revealed at the 12th Cumbria Tourism Awards. The glittering ceremony...

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American Hip-Hop Star braves Honister for new ‘WildCard Challenge’

Hip-hop artist Astronautalis has tackled the Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine as part of a new campaign to encourage young American travellers visiting Britain to explore beyond the beaten...

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Vintage motoring spectacular returns to iconic Lake District mountain

Around 150 vintage cars from the 1920s and 30s will wind their way more than 2,100 feet up one of England’s steepest roads and onto the mighty heights of an iconic Lake District mountain for a unique...

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Honister Takes Gold in Top Tourism Awards

Honister Slate Mine has taken gold in the 2014 Cumbria Tourism Awards celebrating the Best Tourist Experience in the Lake District. The mine’s hugely popular Via Ferrata Xtreme experience won “Best...

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Give your loved one their own piece of the Lake District

Whether you’re rustling up a festive feast and want some unusual embellishment, or need a present that stands the test of time, England’s last working slate mine is a treasure trove for a totally...

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Conquer new heights in 2015

What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Whether you’re looking to face your fears, get fitter or simply try something new, why not start off 2015 with a high octane adventure on an iconic Lakeland mountain....

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Cricket at honister

Included in the New Series  ‘Britain Beneath Your Feet’  shown on the BBC on Wednesday, 2nd July, Dallas Campbell discovered the hidden wonders at honister and experienced the thrill of playing cricket...

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Live underground performance by 44-piece orchestra and light display

Media release: 03 August 2015        Extravaganza of music and light inside Lake District mountain   An iconic Lake District mountain and what lies within is to provide the inspiration for a live...

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Vintage cars to reach new heights for spectacular motoring event

Dozens of vintage cars from a bygone era are expected to wind their way more than 2,100 feet up one of England’s steepest roads past Honister Slate Mine for a truly unique sporting spectacle this...

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Try Honister Green Slate for a totally unique Christmas gift  England’s last working slate mine is a treasure trove for a totally unique gift this Christmas.  Formed in a rugged corner of the Lake...

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Business as usual at Honister

Despite extensive flooding in parts of Cumbria, Honister Slate Mine has remained open

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Summer Solstice, Midnight Rendezvous

Rise above the Midsummer madness with a midnight rendezvous at Honister For the first time ever, one of the UK’s most popular adventure attractions will open overnight on the evening of Monday 20 June...

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September 2016 Competition

CONGRATULATIONS –  John Chrich, Doncaster Caption: “Flipping heck, we have left the parachutes in the car“

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Honister opens underground tunnel not seen for more than 40 years

A section of underground tunnel not seen since the 1970s will be officially opened up to the public next month, as part of Honister Slate Mine’s newly extended guided tours. The attraction near Keswick...

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October 2016 Competition

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Vintage Car event to reach dizzy heights in the lake district

One of Cumbria’s highest mountain passes will see scores of vintage cars winding their way through some of the country’s most dramatic scenery for a unique motoring extravaganza next month. Gathering...

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