Educational museum exploring the history of salt production at a restored open-pan salt-making site. Summary via Google
About Lion Salt Works
Lion Salt Works is a museum on the restored site of a salt-making operation near Northwich. The venue preserves the buildings and equipment used in open-pan salt production, with displays explaining the history and methods of the work.
A café operates on site, serving cakes and snacks. The museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Facilities include a children's play area, lifts, and free parking.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- The Salt Barge next door
- Northwich Metals 200m away
- Harris Gas 400m away
- Voodoo Furniture Design 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this museum offers engaging and informative displays about salt production, featuring well-preserved buildings, equipment, and interactive exhibits. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, along with the delicious cakes and snacks available at the cafe. Guests mention the reasonable entrance fees, free parking, and accessible facilities, including lifts and a children's play area.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (744 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Cheshire
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.