Honister Slate Mine Tours: Kids Go Free for Easter 2025!

A Fun and Educational Family Day Out in the Lake District!

We’re thrilled to bring back our popular Kids Go Free offer for Easter! Children can enjoy a free Mine Tour when accompanied by a paying adult. This exclusive offer is available for all Mine Tours.

For each paying adult, one free child place can be redeemed and the discount is automatically applied when you book online.

Honister’s Mine Tour offers a fascinating family day out in the Lake District, regardless of the weather. Learn about slate mining’s history and process while exploring Fleetwith Pike’s depths and enjoying breathtaking views of the Lakes.

During the tour, an experienced miner will guide you through the impressive tunnels and caverns while sharing interesting stories about the mine’s history. You’ll also see the machinery used to extract the slate and watch as the guide demonstrates how the slate is split and trimmed, giving you a hands-on understanding of the process.

What Visitors Say

“Me and my little boy (aged 5) did the mine tour on Monday. It was really really good. I completely recommend. The tour guide was fab and really made it fun for the kids. I plan on going back in the summer with a few more people. Highly recommend.”

Even More to Explore at Honister

For families with a taste for adventure, Honister offers a range of thrilling outdoor activities, including:

• Climb the Mine (8 yrs+) – A unique underground climbing experience
• Via Ferrata  Xtreme (10 yrs+) – Scale the mountain’s edge with safety cables
• The Infinity Bridge (8 yrs+) – Europe’s longest highwire bridge with breathtaking views

During your visit, there’s also a slate gallery and gift shop to explore with a variety of slate products all made from the slate mined right here at Honister. Take home a unique and authentic souvenir to remember your visit. There’s also a cafe serving freshly prepared homemade food and delicious cakes to refuel during your visit.

Make a Day of It!

During your visit, explore the Slate Gallery & Gift Shop, where you’ll find handcrafted slate products made right here at Honister. Take home a unique souvenir to remember your trip! You can also refuel at our café, serving homemade food, drinks, and delicious cakes.

At Honister, we’re passionate about inspiring the next generation of adventurers. We hope our free child places will encourage families to discover the incredible world of slate mining and its role in our heritage this Easter.

Book your tour today and discover the hidden world of Honister Slate Mine.

Book Your Mine Tour Now

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