📜 Museum in Keswick, Cumbria, home of the first pencil. 🔍 Traces pencil making from graphite discovery to modern production. # Why Go 🕵️ Discover secret WW2 spy pencils with hidden maps 📏 See the world's largest colored pencil (almost 8 meters/26 feet long) ⛏️ Enter through a replica graphite mine 🎨 Explore the history of the Cumberland Pencil Company, established 1832 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All-weather activity with seasonal children's activities and product demonstrations # Why Avoid 🅿️ Car park not owned by museum, payment required on arrival 🗓️ Closed Mondays and Tuesdays during winter, and some holidays # Tips 🚶 Easy 5-minute walk from Keswick Bus Station. 💳 Tickets can only be purchased on site. 🛍️ Gift shop and coffee shop with free Wi-Fi available. Online gift store available. # Cost 💰 Adults £6.60, children £5.80, seniors/concessions £5.50. Family tickets and yearly membership available. # Hours 🕒 Daily 09:30-17:00 in summer; closed Mon/Tue in winter. Last admission 4pm. Closed Dec 24-26, Jan 1. # 🅿️ Parking Parking with charge, ANPR cameras installed. Accessible parking available. # 🚻 Facilities Gift shop, coffee shop with free Wi-Fi, baby changing facilities. Accessible toilet, level access, hearing loop, high chairs. Dogs accepted.