Lion Salt Works Museum launches Little Lions Go Wild

Inspired by its newly ‘re-wilded’ area, the pre-school club at the Lion Salt Works Museum is reopening on Friday, October 14 as ‘Little Lions Go Wild’.

The sessions, which run every Friday from 10am - 11.30 (term-time only), are specifically aimed at pre-school children between the ages of two and four and will now include outdoor activities, based in the museum’s Butterfly Garden lodge.

The cost for these drop-in sessions will be £2 per child and parents or carers need to stay with their child during the session.

For more information go to westcheshiremuseums.co.uk or phone the museum on 01606 275066. 

This year’s ‘Little Lions Go Wild’ sessions have been planned and developed by the museum’s trained staff to encourage children to think actively about how the local landscape changes as winter passes into spring and how this affects the plants and animals living there.

This programme mixes sensory and nature-inspired craft activities with imaginative and fun stories and song. 

‘Little Lions Go Wild’ will continue to run whatever the weather and everyone is advised to bring waterproof clothing and footwear.

There is free parking on site, a playground and everyone has access to the museum’s café and shop. 

Parents/carers will also have an opportunity to meet up with other adults in a welcoming and interesting environment and younger siblings are welcomed too. 

Councillor Louise Gittins, leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “The museum’s site is packed with interest and its recently ‘rewilded’ area has been the inspiration for the new ‘Go Wild’ activities.

“The museum’s staff are passionate about engaging children and creating a fun, informal and relaxed atmosphere for active learning about nature and the environment.

“But they also want to create a good environment for parents and carers to meet up and have a good time.

“On site, there is free parking, a bright café and a well-stocked shop and staff are knowledgeable and welcoming.”