Last week, we hosted the team from Blue Peter for 2 days that will be featured on this Friday’s Blue Peter Challenge. Tune in to CBBC this Fri 17th Nov @ 5pm to see how presenter Joel got on #BluePeterChallenge #LakeDistrict bit.ly/47xHPYD

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 THE UK HAS A NEW ADVENTURE. Today, Honister launches its brand-new zip wire in the heart of the Lake District. High above England’s last working slate mine, riders will fly through one of the most dramatic landscapes in the country. #BREAKINGNEWS

One of our lovely large Herdwicks is on her way to her forever home today #slatesheep #LakeDistrict #friendsofthelakes #hillfarms

Looking forward to the Tour de France next year, just hoping the Herdies don't get in the way..... Have a great weekend everyone #tdf2027 #cycling #fredwhitton #slatefigures #trophies

🎅✨ The countdown is nearly over… Santa’s Secret Grotto opens THIS weekend! Saturday dates up to Christmas are almost full! Book now to make sure you don’t miss out: zurl.co/kVe2Z #christmas2025 #visitlakedistrict #visitcumbria #cumbriaevents

How beautiful are this year’s @cumbriatourism trophies? Handcrafted from Honister Slate and fused with glass by @jovincentglass – a stunning reminder that Cumbria’s story is rooted in the landscape itself. Congrats to all of the 2025 winners! 🎉 #CTAwards2025

Here at Honister, rainy days don't mean adventure stops.Underground Mine Tours run multiple times a day and they’re the perfect mix of hands-on history, family fun and proper exploration. Plus, you'll one free child place per full paying adult! zurl.co/Fm5hx

Honister’s in the spotlight again – this time on the front cover of North Lakes Living magazine. A great read, sharing the story of our founders, the adventures we’ve built and the deep roots that keep us grounded here in the heart of the Lakes. #honister #lakedistrict #cumbria

This week, @CumbriaCrack shone a light on the family story behind Honister – the people, the past and where we’re headed next. Have a read here: zurl.co/8CzKb #Honister #LakeDistrict #FamilyBusiness #RegenerativeTourism #SlateMine #Cumbria #AdventureWithPurpose

UFO spotted by one of our guides flying past Honister… and we’re not entirely convinced it was RAF 👀 #honister #akedistrict #aviationlovers #ufo #cumbriacrack

Only at Honister. Captured at the end of our Via Ferrata Xtreme route! ✈️⛰️ Who else has been lucky enough to see the fighter jets on their Lake District adventures? #honister #lakedistrict #lakedistrictuk #viaferrata #fighterjets #aviationlovers

We’re excited to share that Honister & our sister pub, The Yew Tree, are now Official Coast to Coast Passport Stamping Agents! Both are brilliant stop-off points along the route. Dogs are very welcome too 🐾 Don't forget to tag us in your #C2C snaps! #CoastToCoast #LakeDistrict

Here’s the full rundown of our exciting awards news! 🏆 Find out what we’ve been shortlisted for and why 2025 is such a monumental year for Honister. zurl.co/OcSRs #CTAwards25 #Honister #LakeDistrict

We’re absolutely over the moon to share that #Honister has been shortlisted for TWO Cumbria Tourism Awards! 🏆🏆 Large Visitor Attraction of the Year AND Experience of the Year for our Guided Mine Tours. Huge thanks to everyone who supports what we do! #CTAwards25 @LakesCumbria

POV: You're crossing Europe's longest high-wire bridge when a jet zooms past! ✈️⛰️ Who has experienced this? 📍 The Infinity Bridge, Honister Slate Mine #honisterslatemine #honister #homeofadventure #lakedistrict #adventureawaits

Restocked! Our gorgeous Westmorland Green Slate Chippings are perfect for transforming your driveways and gardens into a stunning outdoor space! 💛🏡 #landscaping #greenslate #honisterslatemine #garden #driveway #summersun #gardening #honisterslate #westmorlandgreenslate

Take the family somewhere they’ve never been this Easter holiday - underneath the Lake District! Free child places on our guided mine tours fill up fast during the holidays. Book now at zurl.co/62Zdp 🐰 ⚒️ #honister #familyadventures #getoutside #visitlakedistrict

Moongate made from Honister Slate 🌙 There's not a lot we can't do—bring us your vision, and we’ll do our best to make it happen! ✨ Made by A&R Landscapes 🌄 #honisterslate #gardenfeature #outdoors #bespoke #GardenGoals #BespokeDesign #

Plan your Sping/Summer Trips ☀️ From 31st March, the Honister Rambler will be returning up Honister Pass for the summer season 🏞 See bus routes and timetable ! #honisterslatemine #honisterpass #adventuretravels #thingstodolakedistrict #travel #lakedistrict #stagecoach #bus