Twenty of the top tourist attractions in Cheshire work together to help visitors enjoy the best that the County can offer, Anderton Boat Lift, Arley Hall and Gardens, Beeston Castle, Blakemere Shopping Experience, Boat Museum, Bridgemere Garden World, Catalyst, Cheshire Oaks, Chester Zoo, Go Ape!, Gulliver's World, Hack Green Secret Bunker, Jodrell Bank, Ness Botanic Gardens, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Sunlight Vision Museum, Port Sunlight, Redhouse Farm Shop, Salt Museum, Stapeley Water Gardens, Tatton Park

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Salt Museum
162 London Road,
Northwich
CW9 8AB
Tel: 01606 41331 fax: 01606 250420
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Salt has been produced in Cheshire for over 2,000 years and it is the only place in Britain where it is still produced on a large scale. The Salt Museum tells the intriguing story of mid-Cheshire and the industry that has shaped the landscape and lives of those who live here. With a lively programme of temporary exhibitions and events for schools and families there really is something for everyone.

Facilities: Accessible WC, wheel chair access to ground floor and induction loop for AV display.

Entrance prices
Adults £2.50
Child £1.30
Concessions £2.00
Family tickets £6.00 (2+2)
Entrance Download leaflet for SPECIAL OFFERS

Pre-booked adult groups £2.00.

Salt Museum Season Tickets (valid for 12 months):-
Individual £6.00
Senior Citizen / Concession £5.00
Family - 2 Adults and 2 Children £15.00
Senior Family - 2 Senior Citizens and 2 children £12.00

Fuller details on Member's own website

Send an Email cheshiremuseums@cheshire.gov.uk

Open: Daily, Tuesday to Sunday and August and Bank Holiday Mondays. Open at 10am Saturdays throughout July and August.

The Salt Museum is half a mile south of Northwich town centre on the A533. It is well signposted from the A556 (junc 19 M6) and is approx 30 min drive from Chester, Manchester and Liverpool.


Salt Museum

Easter holiday activities
Wed 2 & Thurs 3 April - Handsome Hats - Hunt the headwear in the museum's displays and make your own fantastic crown to take away.

Afternoon & evening events:

Thursday 24 April - Film night in our mini cinema, 'The Regalette'
'Atonement' (cert 15) - the critically acclaimed film with James McAvoy and Keira Knightley. 7 for 7.30pm. Ticket only in advance.

Tuesday 29 April - Evening talk
'One Hundred Years of Farming in Cheshire' presented by Michael Mulliner.
7 for 7.30pm. Ticket only in advance.

Wed 30 April - Tea and a talk
'Farming in Cheshire 2007-08' presented by Matt Wheeler. 3pm. £1.00 admission

Wednesday 22 August
Education Officer Tom Hughes will present an illustrated talk on 'Religious Life in Medieval Cheshire'. The talk is part of the museum's special exhibition on 'Myths & Legends of Cheshire' which continues until 2nd September.

Link to exhibitions and events:
www.saltmuseum.org.uk

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