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Lion Salt Works
Lion Salt Works
Ollershaw Lane
Marston
Northwich
CW9 6ES
Cheshire
England
Collection details
Archaeology
Archives
Industry
Science and Technology
Social History
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01606 41823
General information (Fax)
:
01606 41823
E-mail
:
info@lionsaltworkstrust.co.uk
Website
:
www.lionsaltworkstrust.co.uk
Open
Daily 13.30-16.30
Admission charges
Donations welcomed - suggestion of Adults £1.00 Children and OAP's 50p
Description
In 1986 the Lion Salt Works closed after the collapse of the West African salt market. It was purchased by Vale Royal Borough Council to prevent its demolition. A charitable trust has been established and a project is now underway to restore the site as a working industrial museum, demonstrating the production of salt by the ancient method of open pan evaporation.
A Stage 1 pass of £4.96m was given to the project by the HLF. The Trust is now seeking to raise £2m in match funding to submit a Stage 2 bid.
Key artists and exhibits
History of salt production by the ancient method of open pan evaporation.
Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending January 28 2007
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Disability Access
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Gardens open to public
Facilities
Gardens open to public
Mail order service available
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