Derwent Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Keswick, CA125NG · 0.3 mi from Keswick town centre

Derwent Pencil Museum
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The Derwent Pencil Museum celebrates over 150 years of British pencil-making heritage in Cumbria. Discover how The Cumberland Pencil Company combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.

Explore fascinating exhibits including a secret WW2 pencil with hidden maps, one of the world's largest colour pencils at nearly 8 metres, and a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pencil. Learn about Derwent's innovative art ranges, from watercolour paints formulated with fine art quality ingredients to Inktense products.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome to visit.

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Derwent Pencil Museum

Southey Works, Keswick, CA125NG

0.3 mi from Keswick town centre · Lake District National Park

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