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England's last working slate mine

The home of Westmorland Green Slate, Honister takes pride in every project big or small.

From kitchen worktops, to natural stone memorials, slate building materials and homeware.
Take home your own piece of the Lake District

Stone from the heart of The Lake District

Worked for over 450 years

  • England's Last Working Slate Mine

  • Hand-Crafted Slate Products

  • Quality Customer Service

  • Top 10 Slate FAQs

    Top 10 Slate FAQs

    Honister Green Slate, also known as Westmorland Green Slate or Lakeland Green Slate, has captivated hearts with its unique spectrum of colours, functionality and rich history for centuries. Formed deep...

    Top 10 Slate FAQs

    Honister Green Slate, also known as Westmorland Green Slate or Lakeland Green Slate, has captivated hearts with its unique spectrum of colours, functionality and rich history for centuries. Formed deep...

  • Commercial Uses of Slate

    Commercial Uses of Slate

    Slate extraction has been taking place at Honister Slate Mine since 1643. Located in the Borrowdale Valley in the Lake District, our world-renowned Westmorland Green Slate has a long tradition...

    Commercial Uses of Slate

    Slate extraction has been taking place at Honister Slate Mine since 1643. Located in the Borrowdale Valley in the Lake District, our world-renowned Westmorland Green Slate has a long tradition...

  • The Ultimate Guide to Slate Roof Tiles

    The Ultimate Guide to Slate Roof Tiles

    Having to purchase roof tiles isn’t something most of us have to do on a regular basis therefore when you do find yourself in the position of having to buy...

    The Ultimate Guide to Slate Roof Tiles

    Having to purchase roof tiles isn’t something most of us have to do on a regular basis therefore when you do find yourself in the position of having to buy...

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