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Derwent Retail Shop at The Pencil Museum

Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • Pencils and Art Supplies at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
  • Exhibits at The Pencil Museum in Keswick, Lake District
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Type:Shop - Arts & Craft

Southey Works, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

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Derwent Retail Shop at The Pencil Museum

The fantastic "Derwent Fine Art Pencils" shop is a must for everyone, offering a wide range of our world famous products with something to suit all ages and interests. Renowned across the globe for generations of the highest quality pencils, the Derwent brand still leads the way for school children and professional artists alike.

The amazing choice of pencils is not all you will discover, with a varied selection of books and specialist pencil art items you will have an absorbing retail experience.

Our knowledgeable staff have won critical acclaim for being "delightfully charming and funny" and will help you find just the right gift for someone special, or pencil products that will inspire and entertain you.

Seasonal sales throughout the year.

The Cumberland Pencil Company - The home of pencil perfection since 1832.

 

About The Pencil Museum

Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago. A journey of graphite and pencil discovery from its humble beginnings as a cottage industry to modern day production.

Discover our secret WW2 pencils with hidden maps; the Guinness World Record for the largest colour pencil measuring almost 8 metres; The Queen's diamond Jubilee pencil; miniature pencil sculptures; and much much more!

We also have a Derwent Fine Art retail shop, run art workshops and there is a coffee shop with free wifi. A great day-out for the family and we look forward to welcoming you back from the 26th May, 2017.
 

Museum Coffee Shop

It is open daily from 09.30am offering drinks, homemade cakes and snacks. Café closes at 4.30pm.

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

* Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 5pm
Last admissions to the Museum is 4pm.
Winter Opening Times
November to February
Wednesday to Sunday 9.30am to 5pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Christmas Opening Times
15th December to 23rd December 9.30 am to 5pm
24th December 09.30 am to 2pm
25th and 26th Closed
27th to 30th December 9.30am to 5pm
31st December 9.30am to 2pm
1st January Closed

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Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

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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 factory on your left. Take first left and follow the signs to the museum.

Public Transport Directions

By train - Our nearest train station is Penrith, approximately 17 miles away. It is on the West Coast Main Line and is regularly served by trains from the north and south. A bus service taking approximately 40 minutes connects Penrith Station with Keswick Bus Station. Keswick Taxis will meet trains by prior arrangement. By bus - The main bus station is located approximately 5 minutes walk away. There are regular bus services to and from Keswick from the surrounding area.

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