Derwent Pencil Museum, Industrial heritage museum in Keswick, England
The Derwent Pencil Museum is a museum in Keswick dedicated to pencil production and displays the entire journey from raw graphite to finished writing instrument. Preserved machinery and extensive exhibits illustrate every stage of the manufacturing process.
The Cumberland Pencil Company founded this museum in 1981 to preserve its own history, which traces back to 1832 in the Lake District region. The company shaped the area's industrial development across many decades.
The place shows how pencils were made by craftspeople over generations and what role they played in everyday life. The exhibits reveal how this simple object helped people draw, write, and think.
The museum has a shop where you can find the complete range of pencils and a café to relax. Visitors can also use free WiFi throughout the site.
The museum houses one of the world's largest colored pencils, created in 2001 with impressive dimensions. This artwork displays the craftsmanship and creativity behind everyday pencil making.
Location: Keswick
Inception: 1981
Address: Southey Works, Keswick CA12 5NG
Website: http://pencilmuseum.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.60460,-3.14190
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56
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