:: Heritage Sites ::
Edwardian Pumping Station & Water Heritage Trail
The Pumping Station is on Weir Street, off London Road, A533, Northwich. It is near the Salt Museum, follow the tourist signs. There is on - site parking and access is suitable for disabled visitors. People visiting the Pumping Station or using the Trail do so at their own risk.
Opening Times, Generally between 2 - 5 Sundays and Public Holiday Weekends from Easter to the end of September. Group visits at other times by arrangement.
Adults 50p Consessions 25p
The Pumping Station offers a unique opportunity for all the family to take a step back into an age when machinery was at its most glorious. A visit will provide you with the opportunity to see machinery in action and hear from the wardens about the historical significance of this exciting educational site. The noise and splendour of the working machinery create an atmosphere of power and tradition. Built in 1913, The Pumping Station , is the only one where the public can experience fully operational gas fired engines and pumps in their original setting.
Environment & Community, United Utilities, Bottoms Office, Woodhead Road, Tintwistle via Hyde, Hadfield, SK14 7AR. Tel: 01457 864187 Fax: 01457 864158
The Anderton Boat Lift
The Anderton Boat Lift is situated off Marbury Road, Anderton, and Northwich. By Rail, Railway Stations are at Cuddington, Acton Bridge, Hartford, Greenbank, Northwich and Lostock Gralam. Telephone British Rail, Chester (01244) 40170 for timetable information. By Bus, Regular buses run to and from the area. Telephone Cheshire Bus Line on Chester (01244) 602666 or Northwich (01606) 815050 for details.
Both the original 1875 Lift and the present version were used extensively by commercial traffic and the principal cargoes carried were coal, china clay, salt, manufactured goods, including china ware and agricultural produce. Sadly, trade on inland waterways declined dramatically in the 1950's and the use of the lift by commercial traffic effectively ended by the mid 1960's. The increase in the use of inland waterways for pleasure boating after the end of commercial traffic gave the lift a new, but short, lease of life, as it was the navigational link joining the River Weaver to the rest of the inland waterways system and allowed visitors access to one of the most beautiful parts of England, the Weaver Valley.
For further information write to: Stephanie Rea, British Waterways, Navigation Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BH Tel: (01606) 872868
or
Andrea Peattie, Tourism Officer, Vale Royal Borough Council, Wyvern House, The Drumber, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 1AH Tel: (01606) 867531
Arley Hall and Gardens
Opening Times: Friday 13th April to Sunday 30th September and weekends in October. Grounds, Gardens and Chapel Hall: Tuesday to Sunday inc. and Bank Holidays 11am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) Tuesdays and Sundays only, 12:00 noon to 5pm ( last entry 4:30pm)
Grounds, Gardens and Chapel: Adults £4.40 Children under 16's (under 5's free) £2.20 Senior Citizens £3.80 Family Ticket £11.00 Hall: (extra) Adults £2.50 under 16's(under 5's free) £1.50 Senior Citizens £2.00 Family Ticket £6.50
Arley Hall, with its ancient history and over 100 acres of gardens and park, has been owned and managed by the same family for over 500 years. The original hall was built by Piers Warburton in 1469 and the cruck barn and other outbuildings date from that period.
The Hall and Gardens are available for Corporate Events and Wedding Ceremonies and provides a superb venue for receptions, dinners and social gatherings. For more information contact the Arley Estate Office, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA - Tel: (01565) 777353. - Fax: (01565) 777465.
The Salt Museum - Britain's Only Salt Museum
The Salt Museum is situated on the A533 about half a mile south of Northwich town centre and about a mile north A556 Chester to Manchester road. it is well signposted.
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm (open mondays during August) Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 5pm (12noon - 5pm during August) Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
There is an entry charge.
The Salt Museum, housed in the old Northwich Workhouse, tells the fascinating story of this unique industrial heritage. Videos, models, old photographs, paintings and traditiona working tools will help the whole family discover a completely new side to something we all take for granted. Mining, working conditions, subsidence, transport history and much more will come alive.
The Salt Museum, 162 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8AB Tel: (01606) 41331
Blakemere Craft Centre
Blakemere Craft Centre is situated off the A556 Manchester to Chester Road near the cross roads with the A49 near to the Shell Petrol Station.
Opening times are: Tuesday - Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 5.30pm Bank Holidays 10.00am - 5.30pm see press for Christmas opening times.
Admission Free
Enter the charming atmosphere of the Edwardian stable block, that nowadays houses a host of different craft shops, for a unique shopping experience. Situated in the large loft areas of the stable block, the craft stalls offer you the opportunity to see craftworkers demonstrate their skills and purchase unusual items and gifts.
Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EB Tel: (01606) 883261
The Chocolate Shop - The Chocolate Box
The Chocolate Shop is situated at the Old Fire Station on Tarporley High Street, The Chocolate Box is situated in Blakemere Craft Centre.
Opening times are Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm Sundays 10.00am - 5.00pm Bank Holidays 10.00 - 5.00pm
Admission Free
Come and choose from a vast selection of continental chocolates, American jelly beans or many of the traditional products on offer that you probably thought were no longer made. The Chocolate Box offers a wide range of ice cream made on a Cheshire farm.
The Chocolate Shop, The Old Fire Station, 54 High Street, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0AG Tel: (01829) 733736 The Chocolate Box, Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich Tel: (01606) 882837
Cheshire Farm - Real Dairy Ice Cream
The Cheshire Ice Cream Farm is situated at Drumlan Hall Farm on Newton Lane, Tattenhall.
Open 7 days a week (excluding Xmas and New Year) 10am - 5.30pm (April - October) 10.30am - 5pm (1st November - March)
Admission Free
Once you have tasted some of the thirty different flavours of ice cream and sorbets nothing will ever taste as good!.The ice cream is made with the milk from the herd of over 300 cows present on the farm, you can even watch them being milked!
Tattenhall Dairy Products Ltd, Drumlan Hall Farm, Newton Lane, Tattenhall, Nr Chester Tel: (01829) 770995
Cheshire Workshops - The Candle Makers
Cheshire Workshops are situated only 20 minutes from Chester and 60 Minutes from Manchester. Tourist Board brown signs ' Candle Workshops' from the A49, A41 or the A534.
Open 7 Days a week 10am - 5pm
Admission Free, Free Parking
Try your hand at candle dipping, clay modelling and badge making or visit the craft shop for unusual and interesting gifts. There are also many craftspeople displaying their skills along with a childrens play area and a restaurant.
Cheshire Workshops, Burwardsley, Nr Chester Tel: (01829) 770401
The London Road Gallery
Opened in November 1999 The London Road Gallery is a partnership between Vale Royal Borough Council and Mid-Cheshire College
Located on the Cheshire School of Art and Design site the Gallery is managed and programmed by the Arts development Team at Vale Royal Borough Council.
An exciting space for contempory visual art in the North-West, exhibitions have included work from the nationally renowned artists as well as supporting emerging talent
www.valeroyal.gov.uk/londonroadgallery/
