Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, Northwich

Name: Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
Address: 162 London Rd, Northwich, CW9 8AB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1606 271640

#5 among attractions in Northwich

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The Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, Northwich, Cheshire, records the social, cultural and industrial history of west Cheshire. It was formerly known as the Salt Museum, reflecting its early focus on the history of salt extraction, a local industry dating back to Roman times. The museum was renamed Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse in 2010 as its remit now extends to cover the broader history of the area and also the history of the building itself as a former workhouse. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 53°15'15"N, 2°30'50"W

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162 London RdNorthwich CW9 8AB United Kingdom

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+44 1606 271640

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Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Helen Witton Church, St Wilfrid's Church, Holy Trinity Church, Harlequin Theatre.

0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Helen Witton Church, Northwich
15 min walk • St Helen Witton Church, Northwich, is in the centre of the town of Northwich, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. The church is now known as "St Helen's, Witton" or "Northwich Parish Church".
1.2 miS
Church
St Wilfrid's Church
31 min walk • St Wilfrid's Church is in the village of Davenham, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
~1710 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Northwich
9 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Northwich, is in the Castle district of Northwich, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Middlewich, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is united with that of St Luke, Winnington, Northwich.
~1040 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Harlequin Theatre, Northwich
6 min walk • Harlequin Theatre is a theatre in Northwich, Cheshire, and hosts plays by The Harlequin Players Club. It is also home to Northwich Folk Club. Harlequin Theatre produces six full-length plays every year and occasional studio nights and one-act play evenings. There is a monthly Club Night for new and existing members.
1.4 miNW
Memorial
Statue of Sir John Tomlinson Brunner, Northwich
35 min walk • The Statue of Sir John Brunner stands outside the entrance to Mond House in Brunner Mond Works, Winnington, Cheshire, England. Sir John Brunner was an English industrialist, politician and local benefactor.
~1630 ftNE
53°15'25"N • 2°30'29"W
Grozone Community Garden, Northwich
8 min walk • Park
0.8 miSW
Manor house
Hartford Manor, Northwich
21 min walk • Hartford Manor is a former country house in the village of Hartford, Cheshire, England. Its age is uncertain; it was said to have been re-fronted in about 1820 for John Marshall, but the core of the building is earlier.
1.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Ludwig Mond, Northwich
35 min walk • The Statue of Ludwig Mond stands outside the entrance to Mond House in Brunner Mond Works, Winnington, Cheshire, England. Ludwig Mond was born in Germany but spent most of his working life in England.
1 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Paul's Church, Northwich
27 min walk • St Paul's Church was in the village of Marston, Cheshire, England. The church was built in 1874 and designed by the Chester architect John Douglas. It was a small church with lancet windows and a "miniature" spire at the west end with a spire. The church has been demolished.
~1760 ftNE
53°15'23"N • 2°30'24"W
Vickers Way Park, Northwich
9 min walk • Park
~1210 ftSW
Sport, Sport venue
Northwich Rowing Club, Northwich
6 min walk • Northwich Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Weaver, based at the Crescent, Riverside, Northwich, Cheshire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse?

Nearby attractions include Harlequin Theatre, Northwich (6 min walk), Grozone Community Garden, Northwich (8 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Northwich (9 min walk), Vickers Way Park, Northwich (9 min walk).

How to get to Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse:

Train

Northwich (22 min walk)
Greenbank (23 min walk)