Children's Holiday Events | Tea and a Talk | Visits and talks by The Friends of the Salt Museum | Cinema
There is an exciting programme of events at the Salt Museum, throughout the year. There are lots of holiday craft activities to keep you busy this year. Many are connected with our temporary exhibitions so you can get inspirations for your crafts from the displays. Workshops cost £1.30 per child and this includes a free look around the main museum displays. (Adults wanting to look around afterwards cost £2.50) You can drop into any workshop between 10am and 4pm unless stated otherwise.
Looking for something to do with your children or grandchildren during the holidays? Look no further - we have a variety of special activities taking place and they are included in your museum admission price. You may wish to buy a season ticket and take advantage of all of them or just pop in one day. The workshops run from 10am to 4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and usually take 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Drop in any time you like between those times. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sun 5 October 2-5pm
A Workhouse Treat
Spend an afternoon in the Northwich Workhouse, meet the inmate, take a lesson with the schoolmaster, see the dismal diet and try out some workhouse chores.
Wed 29 October
Northwich Through the Ages
Step back in time and meet a range of characters from Northwich's past including a Roman soldier, Saxon salt worker, medieval Cheshire archer, Elizabethan plague doctor and Victorian workhouse inmate.
Thurs 30 October
Design a Timeline
Create your own ever-changing histories with this clever timeline craft activity. You can also get dressed as characters from 2000 years of Cheshire history. An ideal photo opportunity!
Sat 8 November 2-4pm
Tales from the Front Line
Come along and hear stories about local men involved in the First World War plus films in 'The Regalette'.
Don’t forget our workhouse display in the Board of Guardians meeting room is open at weekends and during school holidays.
All the above events are included as part of the usual admission prices. Free to season ticket holders and members of the Friends.
For events for schools, connected with the exhibitions, click here
Don’t forget our workhouse display in the Board of Guardians meeting room is open at weekends and during school holidays.
The special events are included in the admission price and you can drop into the workshop / event at any point between the times stated.
All the above events are included as part of the usual admission prices. Free to season ticket holders and members of the Friends.
Join us for afternoon tea on the last Wednesday of every month for an informal talk on a range of local topics. Talks begin at 3pm. £1.00 admission.
24 September 2008 - Moulton: Something of its Origins and History - presented by Tony Bostock
29 October 2008 - Cheshire Ghosts - presented by Tom Hughes
26 November 2008 - Battlefields of France - presented by Helen Green
28 January 2009 - Cheshire Writers - presented by Tom Hughes
25 February 2009 - Curiosities from the Museum's Collections - presented by Tom Hughes
25 March 2009 - Chemicals from Salt, the Story of Muspratt's of Merseyside - presented by Arthur Townsend
Evening events organised in partnership with the Friends of the Salt Museum
Ticket only in advance from the museum.
Tuesday 30 September
Evening Talk - 'The Restoration of the Lion Salt Works'
by Andrew Fielding, Project Director
Thursday 23 October
Friends AGM (7.30) followed by 'Cheese made in Cheshire'
Talk by Alison Taylor, Marketing Manager of Joseph Heler Ltd, including some cheese tasting.
Tuesday 25 November
Evening Talk - 'A Trip Down the History of the River Weaver - Winsford to Witton'
by Colin Edmondson
All friends’ events are ticket only which must be booked in advance from the museum. The events take place at 7 for 7.30pm unless otherwise stated. £2 for non-members.
Due to capacity, all friends’ events are ticket only and must be booked in advance from the museum. Priority will be given to members. Admission is £2 for non-members unless otherwise stated.
To join the Friends:-
Annual membership is £5 individual, £8 family (2 adults and any number of children under 18 at same address), junior £2.50, corporate £25. Application forms are available from the museum or simply send it cheque payable to the “Friends of the Salt Museum” to:- The Secretary, The Friends of the Salt Museum, Salt Museum, 162 London Road, Northwich, CW9 8AB
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Why not come along to one of our film nights? Our mini cinema, which has a capacity of 43, has been nicknamed ‘The Regalette’ as it was refurbished with seats from the recently closed Regal Cinema. We have modern projection and sound equipment so if you fancy seeing films in unique surroundings then give us call. We hope to put together a diverse programme of recently released films, old classics and films relating to the local area. Book now to avoid disappointment!
2008 film nights in ‘The Regalette’
Join us for special film nights in our mini cinema, ‘The Regalette’.
Thursday 25 September at 7 for 7.30
The Kite Runner cert 12a
A tale of childhood innocence and betrayal, set in Afghanistan. With subtitles.
Thursday 30 October at 11 am
The Black Cauldron cert U
Ideal for Halloween week, a tale based on Welsh folklore with an evil Horned King, witches and dragons all after a mysterious cauldron. It's up to young Taran to keep it from their clutches. A lesser known animated treasure from the Disney studios.
Thursday 30 October at 2pm
Oliver Twist cert PG
The classic film by David Lean starring Alec Guinness and Robert Newton. Where better to watch it than the Regalette which is probably the only cinema housed in a Victorian workhouse.
Thursday 30 October at 7 for 7.30pm
3:10 to Yuma cert 15
The Western is revitalized in this tale about trust and manipulation. Starring Christian Bale as a desperate rancher helping to escort a gang leader, (Russell Crowe), across country to the train station where he can be packed off to jail. Trouble is, the prisoner's henchmen are at large, there's a hostile territory to negotiate and Crowe's a master manipulator with any number of reasons why the rancher should accept the thief's pay-off and spare himself death.
Thursday 20 November at 7 for 7.30pm
Tell No One cert 15
One of the best thrillers of recent years. 8 years ago Alex's wife was murdered. Today...she emailed him. A gripping French film that will have you on the edge of your seat. With subtitles.
Due to capacity, all evening film shows are ticket only and must be booked in advance from the museum. Priority will be given to members. Tel 01606 41331 for more details. The shows take place at 7 for 7.30pm.
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