Florence Mine

We are a participatory arts centre located at the site of an old iron ore mine in Egremont. Come on over to explore, make, do, or just relax in the cafe or garden:

Friday: 11-4pm
Saturday: 11-3pm
Sunday: 11-3pm

Open on Wednesday and Thursday for events and pre-booked courses.

What’s on highlights

Winter Storytime with Jessie McMeekin - £5 per family

Take some time to get away from phones and iPads and come together as families for some quality quiet time listening to traditional folk tales on a winter theme. Bring a blanket and snuggle up together for some cosy interactive winter stories! Best suited for ages 3 to 8.

A relaxed session making your own unique rag wreath to celebrate the season.

Festive Rag Wreaths with Jenni Payne - £35

Come and join us for a demonstration of our paintmaking practice. We use traditional methods to create high quality artist materials.

Paintmakers Demo - £6 per person

All Events

Gallery

Exhibitions

Shop

Shop Paintmaker Artist Materials

Our on site shop has a range of unique artisan, handmade gifts and cards from our associated artists. Plus our beautifully crafted Paintmaker Artist Materials, made at Florence with local pigments. Pop into our shop and say hello, or buy Paintmaker Artist Materials online.

Florence

Paintmakers

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Café

Enjoy a cafetière of Fair Trade coffee, a mug of Cumbrian Tea, local baking, sweet treats and snacks, soft drinks or a beer from the Ennerdale brewery. Our cafe is dog-friendly and always warm and welcoming.

Open Friday 11-4pm, Saturday 11- 3pm and Sunday 11-3pm.

Coffee Stop

Cafe & Shop

Workshops

Get creative and be inspired with workshops, artist talks and demonstrations. A range of good quality workshops for all - tell us what you would like to do…