Derwent Artisan Cafe - Keswick

A hidden gem worth a visit. the prices are extremely reasonable £12:50 for two adults and a child) with parking, toilet facilities and a small caffe all available. there were for workshops children and various quizzes for adults and children to do as they wander around the museum, and prices available as soon completed. the museum has to be reinvented after the devastating floods, and for a small area there is a lot of interesting information, especially the secret war work that is carried out here during the second world war. highly recommended!

Does exactly what it says on the pencil tin. You know how it is. You're in the Lake District. It's raining. Heavily. You've had a couple of cream teas and bought some Goretex underpants. But there's still hours until dinner. The Derwent Pencil Museum is your ready made solution. Affordable, fun and chock full of pencils the DPM (as absolutely no one calls it) is a happy place for all your graphite related needs. History of pencils? Check. A really, really big pencil? Check. Diamond encrusted pencil? Check. All this and more. Handy café. Slightly hidden toilets. Shop full of a wide range of pencils. You will not regret it.

This is a superb little museum. Packed with history and information. Staff are really friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely visit again when I’m back in the area. Gift shop had great prices on the art materials too! I absolutely recommend a visit if you have the opportunity.

I've wanted to visit this place since I was a child, and it didn't disappoint! However, there were a few drawbacks during my visit on February 2, 2022. They currently have no restrooms or cafes available due to ongoing renovations, and they had run out of their museum books, which was a bit disappointing. Despite these issues, the staff was friendly and fun, and the atmosphere was lively. The ambiance was great with a lovely view of the sky, and there was an impressive selection of drawing books. After 45 years of waiting, I'm finally here!

I was really looking forward to visiting this place, known as the home of the pencil. The museum has its own parking lot and private restrooms, which was convenient. We had a great time participating in the quiz as we explored the exhibits and even received a gift at the end. There was a wealth of information about the pencil, covering its history and production over time. It's a great spot to spend an hour on a rainy day, and visitors will be amazed to see the largest pencil in the world.