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26/10/2026

Just two chances left to experience our Ghost Tours at Honister!

There’s a lot of history hidden within our mine tunnels, and this Halloween we’re inviting you to discover a different side of Honister. Our first tour date has already taken place, but there’s still time to join us for one of our remaining dates!

📅 Saturday 31st October
📅 Saturday 7th November

24/10/2026

The Lakeland Vintage Car Rally is returning to Honister!

On Saturday 7th November, the Vintage Sports Car Club will be back tackling the steep slopes of Honister Pass, bringing some incredible vintage cars to one of the most challenging driving trials in the UK! We’re the only official spectator point for the event, so you’ll be able to watch the action up close, surrounded by some pretty spectacular Lake District scenery.

Our Bait Cabin Café will also be open for hot breakfasts, lunches, homemade cakes and coffee. Entry is FREE, with parking charges applying.

20/10/2026

Check out the red squirrel visit earlier today. 🐿️

17/10/2026

This Autumn, discover the stories and mysteries hidden deep within Honister Slate Mine. Our Ghost Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the historic tunnels of England’s last working slate mine, where centuries of mining heritage provide the setting for an unforgettable experience of tales from the past.

With just three dates available, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Join us on 24th October, 31st October or 7th November. Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your place.

11/10/2026

Our Ghost Tours are back this autumn, taking you deep underground into England’s last working slate mine for a very different experience!

With centuries of mining history behind these tunnels, there’s plenty to discover once the lights go down…

We’ve got three dates to choose from:

👻 24th October
🎃 31st October
👻 7th November

Spaces are limited, so get your date booked and join us underground this spooky season!

We’re incredibly proud to support our mountain guide Tom with the launch of his fantastic new book.Tom is one of our Via...
09/10/2026

We’re incredibly proud to support our mountain guide Tom with the launch of his fantastic new book.

Tom is one of our Via Ferrata guides here at Honister, so we know first-hand the passion, knowledge and love for the Lake District that has gone into creating this.

It’s brilliant to see all those years of hard work come together, and we’re delighted to support him as he launches the book and opens the exhibition at Rheged from 23rd October.

Congratulations Tom, we can’t wait to see it out there!

It’s here! There’s something special about seeing all the years of hard work finally distilled into a tangible object, not just something viewed on a screen.

A huge thanks for the many, many pre-orders (link in bio). These will be dispatched imminently, stock is now en route to retailers and should hopefully be available to buy on Monday. A thousand ish of the first edition are also signed by myself and (my signature will never be the same again 🥴) so grab one while you can!

Right, back to focusing on the official launch and exhibition, in the main gallery at Rheged from 23rd October.

02/10/2026
01/10/2026

VOLUME UP 🔉 You’ll hear them before you see them…

F-15E Strike Eagles flying low through Honister Pass. Quite the sight from our doorstep! 🛩️ ⛰️

25/09/2026

Rain in the Lakes? Head underground instead. 🌧️

Our Mine Tours take you right inside England’s last working slate mine, where you’ll discover Honister’s history, see where generations of miners have worked and learn how our slate has been extracted from the mountain for centuries.

A great day out for the whole family and an easy addition to the autumn plans. After all, it doesn’t rain underground…

20/09/2026

Save this for your 2027 Lake District plans 🔖

If Honister is on tour bucket list, there’s a lot more waiting for you than a walk through the mountains. Cross the Infinity Bridge, take on Via Ferrata, head underground with Climb the Mine, experience The Jump or see the landscape from a completely different perspective with our Aerial Flight.

Save this one now and make Honister part of your 2027 Lake District trip.

#2027

Address

Honister Pass, Borrowdale
Keswick
CA125XN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441768777230

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