Cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing, with exhibits, a cafe & shop. Summary via Google
About Derwent Pencil Museum Coffee Shop
The coffee shop sits within the Cumberland Pencil Museum on Main Street. It serves visitors to the museum's exhibits on pencil manufacturing and history, which have operated since 1981.
The shop holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. It is suitable for children and offers a range of refreshments alongside the museum's gift shop.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- Pencil Factory next door
- Keswick Ministries next door
- Keswick Extreme next door
- Booths, Keswick 200m away
- Puzzling Place 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this museum offers fascinating insights into the history of pencils, including their manufacturing process and wartime uses, with engaging exhibits and a fun quiz. They also highlight the reasonable admission price, friendly staff, and the well-stocked gift shop and cafe.
Some reviews mention it can be crowded.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3,171 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Keswick
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.