Museum
Derwent Pencil Museum
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The Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick celebrates the region's long association with pencil manufacturing. Housed in a former pencil factory, the museum displays the world's largest pencil, a 26-foot-long giant, alongside exhibits on the evolution of pencil-making from graphite mining to modern production. Visitors can see a replica of a secret pencil used by WWII spies, which contained a hidden map. The museum also offers a chance to try drawing with various Derwent products and learn about the famous Cumberland Pencil Company.
Don't miss
- See the world's largest pencil, a 26-foot-long giant pencil.
- View a replica of a WWII secret pencil with a hidden map.
- Try drawing with different Derwent pencils in the interactive area.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Derwent Pencil Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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