Northwich Heritage Open Day

Posted on by Hannah Petrie

Saturday 12th September 2015 is Northwich Heritage Open Day

A chance to explore Cheshire’s Salty past!  Salt production in Mid-Cheshire was a thriving industry from ancient times; local towns were shaped by its presence and the products exported to countries all over the world.

This exciting day will be part of a nation wide celebration of historic sites as part of National Heritage Open Day. For the first time heritage sites across Northwich (the hub of Cheshire’s salt industry) will open for free with exclusive access to restricted areas, free tours, walks and talks celebrating our unique industrial heritage.

Visitors will be issued with an Event Passport and Map, allowing them to get a ‘stamp’ from each attraction. Completed passports will be entered into a special Saltscape Prize Draw to win a trip down Winsford Salt Mine! (note : This would be suitable for children over 16 only).

The Saltscape Landscape Partnership is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.  This event is also supported by our friends and colleagues at Northwich BID (Business Improvement District).

FREE TRANSPORT will be available between sites

BOOKINGS FOR ALL ATTRACTIONS WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 8TH

VISIT www.saltscape.co.uk/heritage FOR FULL TOUR LISTINGS AND BOOKING INFORMATION!

Northwich Town Centre

 

 

 

 

  • Street Entertainers,
  • Heritage Skills Activity Tasters with the Saltscape Partnership
  • Tractor and trailer rides

Northwich Community Woodlands

Northwich Woodlands

 

 

 

  • Story Telling at Ashton and Neumann’s Flashes
  • ‘When History and Geology Collide’ guided walk
  • Have a go at fishing at Anderton Nature Park (Barnton & Frodsham Angling Club) – drop in taster sessions, no need to book
  • Bush Crafts  at Marbury Park  with the Saltscape team  – drop in taster session , no need to book

Lion Salt Works (West Cheshire Museums)

  • Free Entry Lion Salt Works Museum and guided tours

Anderton Boat Lift (Canal and River Trust)

  • Free Entry Anderton Boat Lift
  • Free ‘Top of the World Tours’
  • Grand Opening of the newly renovated and restored Anderton Toll Buildings TOURS FULLY BOOKED

Weaver Hall Museum (West Cheshire Museums)

  • Free Entry Weaver Hall Museum (afternoon only)
  • Free Victorian Workhouse Chore Experience – pre booking advised
  • Free Victorian School Room Experience – pre booking advised

BOOKINGS WILL OPEN DIRECTLY WITH THE ATTRACTIONS FROM 8TH AUGUST

VISIT www.saltscape.co.uk/heritage FOR FULL TOUR LISTINGS AND BOOKING INFORMATION!