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With years of experience and understanding of slate, our team is here to share practical stories, knowledge and insights on all things slate. Our blog aims to provide inspiraton and information so you are able to make the most of our slate.

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Personalised Cat Headstones: A Beautiful Way to Remember Your Beloved Pet

Personalised Cat Headstones: A Beautiful Way to...

Losing a beloved cat is never easy, but a personalised headstone can offer a lasting tribute to their memory. Crafted from durable, elegant slate, these cat memorial stones are a...

Personalised Cat Headstones: A Beautiful Way to...

Losing a beloved cat is never easy, but a personalised headstone can offer a lasting tribute to their memory. Crafted from durable, elegant slate, these cat memorial stones are a...

Slate House Signs That Make a Lasting Impression

Slate House Signs That Make a Lasting Impression

Enhance your home’s kerb appeal with a beautifully expertly made slate house sign from Honister Slate Mine. Made from premium Westmorland Green Slate, each sign is carefully engraved and finished...

Slate House Signs That Make a Lasting Impression

Enhance your home’s kerb appeal with a beautifully expertly made slate house sign from Honister Slate Mine. Made from premium Westmorland Green Slate, each sign is carefully engraved and finished...

Memorial Plaques for Graves: A Lasting Tribute in Slate

Memorial Plaques for Graves: A Lasting Tribute ...

Looking to create a lasting tribute for a loved one? Discover how Honister’s handcrafted personalised memorial plaques — made from durable, natural Lake District slate — offer a timeless way...

Memorial Plaques for Graves: A Lasting Tribute ...

Looking to create a lasting tribute for a loved one? Discover how Honister’s handcrafted personalised memorial plaques — made from durable, natural Lake District slate — offer a timeless way...

Timeless Charm with Riven Slate Tiles

Timeless Charm with Riven Slate Tiles

Discover the timeless appeal of riven slate tiles from Honister Slate Mine. Hand-split from authentic Westmorland Green Slate, these natural floor tiles combine rustic charm with modern durability – perfect...

Timeless Charm with Riven Slate Tiles

Discover the timeless appeal of riven slate tiles from Honister Slate Mine. Hand-split from authentic Westmorland Green Slate, these natural floor tiles combine rustic charm with modern durability – perfect...

Slate Plant Pots: Timeless Elegance for Modern Homes and Gardens

Slate Plant Pots: Timeless Elegance for Modern ...

Discover the natural charm and lasting beauty of slate plant pots, handcrafted in the heart of the Lake District. Whether you're styling a contemporary home or enhancing your garden’s appeal,...

Slate Plant Pots: Timeless Elegance for Modern ...

Discover the natural charm and lasting beauty of slate plant pots, handcrafted in the heart of the Lake District. Whether you're styling a contemporary home or enhancing your garden’s appeal,...

Slate for Gardens: Natural Beauty with Timeless Versatility

Slate for Gardens: Natural Beauty with Timeless...

Slate adds natural beauty and lasting durability to gardens. Discover versatile uses—from pathways and borders to water features—that combine style with low maintenance and sustainability. Perfect for enhancing any outdoor...

Slate for Gardens: Natural Beauty with Timeless...

Slate adds natural beauty and lasting durability to gardens. Discover versatile uses—from pathways and borders to water features—that combine style with low maintenance and sustainability. Perfect for enhancing any outdoor...