Enjoy Salt Workers' Shoe trail at Lion Salt Works Museum

The ‘Salt Workers’ Shoe’ trail on offer at the museum is being extended – which is great news for families as it offers 25 per cent off admissions when children bring an accompanying adult.

Available after 2.30pm on weekdays and all day on Sunday, this offer is extended over Easter and until Friday, April 29.

The trail calls on all would-be young detectives to help former workers at the Lion Salt Works to find their shoes before they are covered in brine from the huge, open-pan, salt-making pans and start to crystalise.

The museum has two old ‘crystalised’ shoes on show as part of its collection, which also includes interesting interactive displays, a fun ‘subsiding house’ and an exciting automaton.

On site, there is also a large industrial-themed play area, which is always very popular with youngsters. 

During the Easter holidays the Lion Salt Works will also be running a series of fun children’s activities on Tuesday, April 5, Wednesday, April 6, Tuesday April 12, and Wednesday, April 13.

Activities take place between 10.30am and 1pm, as well as between 2pm and 4.30pm.

These drop-in activities are suitable for young visitors aged up to 11 and cost £2 per child.

Visitors do not have to pay to go into the museum to take part in these events.  

 Councillor Louise Gittins, leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “Whether they are coming at Easter or until the end of April, this new trail is a wonderful way to get young people to engage and empathise with the former workers at the Lion Salt Works Museum.

“Many people do not appreciate the huge impact salt has made on the people, industry and landscape of Cheshire and a visit to the museum really brings this to life with its fascinating story of salt.

“This trail is a great addition to the experience of visiting this multi award-winning museum, whether it is a family visit over Easter or at another time, I hope people come along and enjoy all that the museum has to offer.”