Honister Slate Mine

28/06/2024

GIVEAWAY 🥾

We’ve teamed up with our amazing partners to bring you the ultimate summer Adventure Bundle. We have 10 amazing prizes to give away, and here’s how you can get your hands on them:
Win:
- Two Top Prize winners who will each win a Men’s or Women’s outfit from Montane, a pair of Aku Trekking Boots and a Honister Adrenaline Pass.
- Eight runner-up prizes who will each win a Honister Adrenaline Pass

Enter:
- Like this post
- Follow and
- Tag a friend who you would take to Honister Slate Mine (every tag is a separate entry)
- Share to your story and tag us and

Good luck! 🥾
(Giveaway ends at 23:59 on Monday 8th July and the winner will be contacted the following day. Must have a European address. We are aware there may be scam accounts, you will only be contacted by or )

09/06/2024

09/05/2024

Alan Hinkes in for a beer with the team in the sun at the newly re-opened Yew tree pub! Www.theyewtree1628.com

28/04/2024

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Since it last closed its doors 15 years ago, The Yew Tree in Seatoller near Keswick is set to reopen once more. After an extensive period of…

20/04/2024

We are pleased to announce the re-opening of The Yew Tree Restaurant at the bottom of Honister Pass in Seatoller as of today. 🍻🥳

The Yew Tree will be open Wednesday - Sunday from 12 noon for lunch and dinner service. Bookings can be made via the website from the 1st of May. Walk-ins are also welcome.

We’d love to see any photos you may have from previous visits. If you can remember visiting with family or friends in the past please share photos and stories below.

We’re all very exited to welcome guests back. We will be serving hearty delicious meals, just what you need after a day on the fells. Just 1 mile from Seathwaite camp site if you’re heading up Scafell Pike, so be sure to stop in for a pint on your way home!

For large group bookings of 10+ please call ahead to book in and let the team know.

Contact information is below.

www.theyewtree1628.com
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 01768777634

12/04/2024

05/04/2024

It’s fantastic to be partnering with The Mountain Goat Tour Company to offer day trips from Manchester to the lakes! Comment below if you would use this service this summer!

17/02/2024

Last week the CurieUs team came together from all across the country, for our Leadership training zone facilitated by The Oakridge Centre as part of the Nuclear Graduates scheme. 🌐

It was a brilliant week with the standout experience being our visit to Honister Slate Mine While there, we put what we had learned into practice on a beautifully snowy day. ⛏️

We are getting closer and closer to the launch of Race to Net Zero, so make sure you stay tuned! 🚀

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14/01/2024

24/12/2023

Ho-Ho-Ho! It's day 12 of our Adventure Giveaways, and the final day marks our BIGGEST giveaway yet: The All Day Pass! 🎁🌟

The All Day Pass at Honister is ideal for those seeking a full day of excitement. It’s the perfect way to experience three of our most popular activities: The Infinity Bridge + Via Ferrata Xtreme + Canyoning.

To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a fearless friend you think is up for an all-day adventure at Honister with you! 💪

The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts impersonating us - we will never message you or comment asking you to click any links!!
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🍀 GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 😊

23/12/2023

Day 11 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways! Today's prize is an EPIC adventure – The Adrenaline Pass! 🚀

The Adrenaline Pass is the ultimate way to spend an action-packed day at Honister! It combines three adventure activities: The Award-Winning Infinity Bridge, Climb the Mine and The Jump – a 30m freefall experience, the only one of its kind in the UK.

To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a fearless friend you think is up for this adrenaline-filled day with you! 💪

The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts impersonating us - we will never message you or comment asking you to click any links 😊
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🍀 GOOD LUCK ADVENTURERS!

22/12/2023

and it's also Day 10 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways.

Today's prize is an awesome Honister Merch Bundle, featuring a T-shirt, Beanie, and Buff! 😎👕

Here's a sneak peek at these stylish items (and a huge shout-out to our fantastic team at Honister for being our lovely models)!

To enter:
To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a friend you think would look good in these 😎

The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts impersonating us - we will never message you or comment asking you to click any links 😊
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🍀 GOOD LUCK FOLKS!

19/12/2023

🎉 Today is Day 7 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways, and today's prize is: Honister's Guided Mine Tour for 2!

Join us for a captivating journey into the heart of Honister. Our guides will lead you through the depths of our mines, providing insights into its rich history and geological marvels. Our mine tour offers a unique opportunity to intimately explore and appreciate Honister's legacy.

To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a friend you think is up for exploring the mine with you! 💪
The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts impersonating us - we will never message you or comment asking you to click any links 😊

🍀 GOOD LUCK EXPLORERS!

18/12/2023

📣✨ FINAL CALL for our Santa's Secret Grotto Experience! 🌟🎄

The only availability we have left is for tomorrow. Times are listed below.
Hurry and book your preferred time slot now before they're all gone! 🎟️✨

❄️ Tuesday, 19th: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM (last 3 spaces) & 2:30 PM (last 4 spaces)

🔗 Visit www.honister.com/santas-grotto to book now

📸 Photo credit to Naomi Me Becoming Mum

18/12/2023

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
Today is Day 6 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways, and today's prize is: Canyoning! 💦🧗‍♂️
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Descend through rugged gorges and encounter the beauty of waterfalls and breathtaking rock formations. This experience combines hiking, climbing, abseiling and a bit of swimming. It's an immersive journey through nature's waterpark.
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To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a fearless friend you think is up for a Lake District Canyoning adventure with you! 💪

The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts impersonating us - we will never message you or comment asking you to click any links 😊
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🍀 GOOD LUCK ADVENTURERS!

17/12/2023

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
Today is Day 5 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways, and today's prize is: Via Ferrata Xtreme! 🧗‍♂️🤯
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Discover the Lake District from a fresh perspective with this thrilling adventure. Traverse Honister Crag through a combination of scrambling and climbing, all while securely harnessed to a cable. Conquer overhang descents, navigate a challenging Burma Bridge, and ascend a daring sky ladder to truly test your mettle.
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To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a fearless friend who you think is up for the Via Ferrata Xtreme challenge! 💪
The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts impersonating us - we will never message you or comment asking you to click any links 😊
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🍀 GOOD LUCK ADVENTURERS!
KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE GREAT PRIZES. TAKE A LOOK AT OUR LAST 4 POSTS FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN.

📸 Photo Credit to Katie Taylor Photography

16/12/2023

DAY 4 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways, and today's prize is: Santa's Secret Grotto Adventure for 2 for 2024 - our most magical of adventures to date! 🧗‍♂️🌟
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Ho-Ho-Honister's Santa's Secret Grotto will be returning in 2024, and you'll be the first to experience it if you win this fantastic prize!!
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To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a friend who's kids would love this experience too! 🎅
The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message from THIS PROFILE after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts trying to impersonate us - we will never ask you to click any links you should always check the profile of anyone who comments or directly messages you. If in doubt, check our follower count; we have 27k+ followers on Facebook 😊
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🍀 GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE GREAT PRIZES.

15/12/2023

🎄✨ REMINDER: Last Chance for these shiny Christmas Gift Certificates to be delivered in time for Christmas is just a few days away! (Monday 18th December)📮✉️
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Our email option is of course available at ANY time to save the day for you last-minute shoppers out there! 📧💨 Order right up until Christmas Eve (or Christmas Day morning if you're really unorganised 😆), it's the perfect last-minute gift solution
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🎄 To order visit https://bit.ly/3oDpuIK
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🚨 Please note: We can't guarantee delivery, so order sooner rather than later!

15/12/2023

DAY 3 of our 12 Adventure Giveaways, and today's prize is: Climb the Mine for One! 🧗‍♂️🌟
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This adventure takes you on a journey through the old mine caverns and tunnels, taking on a series of exciting obstacles including rope bridges, ladders, zip line and Tarzan swing. It's a must-try for any thrill-seeker!
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To enter:
1️⃣ LIKE & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a fearless friend who you think is up for this fun adventure of climbing inside the mine with you! 💪
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The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨
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📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and contacted via Direct Message from THIS PROFILE after Christmas. Remember to stay cautious of FAKE accounts trying to impersonate us - we will never ask you to click any links you should always check the profile of anyone who comments or directly messages you. If in doubt, check our follower count; we have 27k+ followers on Facebook 😊
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🍀 GOOD LUCK ADVENTURERS!
KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR MORE GREAT PRIZES.

15/12/2023

14/12/2023

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉

It's Day 2 of our '12 Adventure Days of Christmas Giveaway', and we've got another awesome prize for you: The Via Ferrata Classic Adventure for 1! 🧗‍♂️🌟

For your chance to win:
1️⃣ Like & SHARE this post ❤️
2️⃣ FOLLOW our page (if you don't already)
3️⃣ Tag a fearless friend who's up for the challenge of conquering our Via Ferrata with you! The more friends you tag, the more entries you will get! 🎁✨

📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year on our page. Please beware of direct messages from FAKE accounts claiming you have won - we will never ask you to click any links 😊

🍀 GOOD LUCK EVERYONE
Check back tomorrow for another adventure giveaway!

13/12/2023

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉

It's Day 1 of our '12 Days of Adventure Giveaways,' and we're starting with an award-winning adventure: The Infinity Bridge for 1! 🏆🌟

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow our official Facebook profile by clicking our profile pic☝️AND give our Instagram a follow:
3️⃣ Tag a friend who would dare to go on this incredible experience with you!
🌈 The more friends you tag, the more entries you get! 🎁✨

📅 Competition closes at 23:59 on 24th December 2023. The winner will be announced between Christmas and New Year and will be contacted via Direct Message from the official Honister Slate Mine account after Christmas. Please ignore any messages from FAKE accounts and never click any links or share your personal details. If you are unsure, just check the follower count - we have 27k+ followers on Facebook 😊

🍀 GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

13/12/2023

📣 Exciting News!

We're almost ready to kick off our '12 Days of Adventure Giveaways' brought to you by Ho-Ho-Honister! 😉🎅🎁

Starting today, and continuing until Christmas Eve, we're spreading some Festive cheer and have an incredible lineup of Adventure, top-brand outdoor wear goodies, beautiful slate products and vouchers for you!

Stay tuned 🥳

13/12/2023

📣✨ 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 for our Santa's Secret Grotto Experience! 🌟🎄

❄️ Friday, 15th: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Saturday, 16th: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Sunday, 17th: Sunday, 10th: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Monday, 18th: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Tuesday, 19th: 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM (3 spaces) & 2:30 PM (4 spaces)
❄️ Wednesday, 20th: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Thursday, 21st: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Friday, 22nd: SOLD OUT 🌟
❄️ Saturday, 23rd - LAST DAY: SOLD OUT 🌟

Hurry and book your preferred time slot now before they're all gone! 🎟️✨

🔗 Visit www.honister.com/santas-grotto to book now

12/12/2023

Story time with Santa in our magical Christmas grotto! What a special day made possible by our fabulous team! 🎄🎅🏼🔔

10/12/2023

Just a reminder that our Santa's Grotto adventure is now almost fully sold out. Any last slots are listed on the post below, which is pinned to our highlights at the top of our profile. Thanks.

07/12/2023

A quick little note to all our Grotto bookers for this weekend... we've shot you an email to help you gear up for your visit, so, please check your inbox 😊

We're SO excited to have you at Honister and make some magical memories with you and your little ones! ✨

Can't wait! Loads of love, Holly ### 🧝‍♀️

📸 photo credit to Naomi @ Me Becoming Mum

07/12/2023

If you're curious about our Secret Grotto Adventure, one of our lovely visitors, Naomi, AKA , has written this wonderful blog post.

We have very few spaces left if you'd still like to book. Please refer to our other Facebook post for a list of available dates and times 😊

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07/12/2023

Come and see us up at Honister this weekend and grab yourself a Christmas Tree while you're here🌲✨

Our lovely slate shop is open every day and has lots of lovely gifts and homewares, perfect for a spot of Christmas shopping.

Warm up in our cosy Bait Cabin Cafe with a festive drink and some delicious home-cooked food ☕🍽️

Proper festive vibes in the heart of Cumbria! 🎄💫

📍 find us at Honister Pass, Borrowdale CA12 5XN (20 mins from Keswick)