We visit this museum at least once a year as we have family living nearby. It never gets boring and my daughter who is now 8 would go a lot more often if she could. As well as very interesting displays and anecdotes, the cafe is fantastic and the shop is well stocked with a good variety of gifts and... More

Good range of interesting & varied facts. Shop assistants very helpful. More

Although I joked about this museum it certainly was an eye opener and an interesting couple of hours spent on a rainy day More

This is our second visit and it is a lovely museum very informative with cafe and shop. Close to the town for a stroll. More

I thought why am i going to a pencil museum but i was actually rather interesting with a video room to explain about where they come from etc, Kids will find it good too you can watch them putting anmes onto pencils too More

great information about the start of writing and a shop full of ideas More

More than you ever want to know about pencils! And they're not even made in Keswick any more! More

Have you ever wondered how a Cumberland Pencil is made? Fear not and come to Cumberland Pencil Museum. Learn the history of Cumbria's colour pencils. You can also draw and have your name engraved on the pencil. Cumbria will be full of colour once you have bought your desired art set from the shop. Join in the fun or you... More

Lots of interesting details - the paper maps wrapped inside pencils - fascinating. Could do with being a little bit larger. The Derwent shop carries good stock - bargain bundles of best drawing pencils for £2.00. I go every year I get the chance. Bought the new Artbars to try out. More