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The Victorian Workhouse Experience

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Experience the hard life of the poor in Victorian times by visiting the original workhouse for mid-Cheshire.

The Great Fire of London

Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Hear first-hand accounts of the Great Fire, try out some 17th Century firefighting techniques and make a fire mark to take back to school.

The Innkeeper Tour

Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

All students meet the Red Lion Innkeeper, who will show you around this Scheduled Monument. Discover how salt was produced and the difficult conditions that workers endured, then explore our gallery space. In the afternoon take part in one of our education sessions. All tours and sessions are tailored to meet the needs of your […]

KS1 Adventurers: Habitats

Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Explorer hats and magnifying glasses at the ready. Through hands-on activities and a bug hunt in our butterfly garden, children will discover the plants and animals who call the Lion Salt Works home. This session is accompanied by a tour of the museum by a Learning Assistant. £8.40 per child Minimum charge £123 Location: Lion […]

KS1 STEM – Local History (includes geography)

Lion Salt Works Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Join our Salty Scientist and discover more about salt through fun, educational experiments and hands-on activities!

KS1 Toys Through Time

Grosvenor Museum 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Explore the history of toys using our fantastic handling collection.