The Cumberland Pencil Museum offers a unique learning opportunity and your visit can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. There is a video theatre showing a short film on our current production methods, plus a Drawing Zone where students can get 'hands-on' with the pencils. Worksheets are available on request.

Group size & length of visit

The recommended maximum size for one group is 25. However, we can accommodate larger numbers but these would have to be split up into smaller groups. We recommend you allow at least an hour and half for a visit to the museum.

Discounted Group Rates

Student FREE Offer

Each child will receive a FREE pencil personalised with the name of your school. The pencils are personalised in the museum so your pupils are able to watch the process.

Coat & Bag Store

Coats & Bags can be left in a dry lockable store

Lunch Room

There is a dedicated room for school groups where you can eat your packed lunches. Alternatively, on warmer days, there is a picnic area outside.

Packed Lunches

You are welcome to bring your own packed lunches or discounted pack lunches are available on request from our Coffee Shop. They include a Ham, Cheese or Tuna Savoury Sandwich Baton with two choices from the following Bag of crisps, fresh fruit or chocolate cookie. All served with a carton of juice £2.50 per packed lunch minimum order of 10.

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