Home of Westmorland Green Slate

As England's last working slate mine, Honister takes pride in every project big or small.

A family-run business that prides itself on preserving the tradition of handmade quality craftsmanship. For generations, our mine has produced premium green slate, each product being crafted straight from our working mine.

From kitchen worktops to natural stone memorials, slate building materials and homeware. Take home your own piece of the Lake District, the same slate that adorns iconic British landmarks like Buckingham Palace.

Stone from the heart of The Lake District

Worked for over 450 years

Slate Christmas Gift Ideas

The perfect Christmas gift selection crafted from Honister Green Slate embodies the... 

  • England's Last Working Slate Mine

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    Looking for the right words to honour your beloved dog? This guide offers heartfelt and inspiring message ideas for dog memorial plaques, from classic tributes to light-hearted phrases—helping you create...

    What to Write on a Dog Memorial Plaque: Message...

    Looking for the right words to honour your beloved dog? This guide offers heartfelt and inspiring message ideas for dog memorial plaques, from classic tributes to light-hearted phrases—helping you create...

  • Types of Headstone Material

    Types of Headstone Material

    Discover the most common types of headstone materials used in the UK, including slate, granite, marble and limestone. Learn how each option differs in appearance, durability, and weather resistance—and why...

    Types of Headstone Material

    Discover the most common types of headstone materials used in the UK, including slate, granite, marble and limestone. Learn how each option differs in appearance, durability, and weather resistance—and why...

  • Why Slate House Numbers Are the Ultimate First Impression for Your Home

    Why Slate House Numbers Are the Ultimate First ...

    Want to make a lasting first impression? Discover why slate house numbers from Honister Slate Mine are the perfect way to elevate your home’s exterior. Stylish, durable, and crafted from...

    Why Slate House Numbers Are the Ultimate First ...

    Want to make a lasting first impression? Discover why slate house numbers from Honister Slate Mine are the perfect way to elevate your home’s exterior. Stylish, durable, and crafted from...

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