Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse

Northwich

Tuesday to Friday - 10am – 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm)
Saturday and Sunday- 2 – 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm)
Closed on Monday

About this Museum

Let me introduce you…

We are Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, which is one of the four museums that make up West Cheshire Museums.

Come and learn about the history and industry of Northwich and West Cheshire. Find out about local industry, market towns, transport and archaeology!

Our museum…

The museum is housed within the old Northwich Union Workhouse. A special exhibition in the former schoolroom explores life for the people who lived here. Around the rest of the museum, visitors can find out about workhouse food and some of the residents, and visit the recreated Master’s sitting room.

The library…

Northwich Library is temporarily based at Weaver Hall Museum while their building in the town centre is being renovated.

Facilities:

  • A collection of the latest fiction and non-fiction titles for adults and children.
  • Internet access via public computers.
  • Free Wi-Fi.
  • A range of events, activities and groups.

Library opening times:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
Thursday and Friday: 9am to 7pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm

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Address

162 London Road
Northwich
CW9 8AB

Prices

Prices

Adults £4.20
Concessions £3
Children free entry
Carers free entry

Child = 0-16 years
Adult = 17+ years
Concession = 60+ years / job seekers / students

Contact

Contact

01606 271 640

Visit info

Length of visit

1 – 2 hours

Activities

Programme of tours, talks, temporary exhibitions, and activities for adults and families.

Facilities

Coffee shop and gift shop.
Mary Rochester Library accessible by appointment for students and researchers, containing books and articles on the local history of the area and the salt and chemical industries in Cheshire.

Access

The museum is fully accessible. Designated disabled parking bays, accessible toilets, hearing induction loop.

Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse map
Getting there
By car:

On the A533. Follow signs from Northwich town centre. Free car parking available

By train:

Nearest station is Northwich

Nearest Venues

Lion Salt Works

Northwich