The Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, Northwich, Cheshire, records the social, cultural and industrial history of west Cheshire.
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse is full of displays and tales of the history and industry of West Cheshire. The stories are told through films, reconstructions, models and vivid displays of intriguing artefacts, which relate to local industry, market towns, transport, archaeology, and the building’s former history.
The museum is housed within the old Northwich Union Workhouse building. A special exhibition in the former workhouse schoolroom explores life for the paupers, and our younger visitors can dress up and imagine themselves as workhouse inmates learning all about the 3 Rs!
Around the rest of the museum you can find out about workhouse food, discover some of the people who lived in the workhouse and visit the recreated Master’s sitting room. You may even want to challenge yourselves with our workhouse quiz or test your observation skills looking for important objects with our I-Spy trail.
Opening hours
Closed: 24-28 and 1st January.
Tuesday to Friday: 10am–5pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 2pm–5pm
Bank Holiday Mondays and Mondays in School Holidays (except December): 10am–5pm
We are closed on Mondays other than those mentioned above. We’re also closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission charges
Adult: £3.50
Concession: £2.50
Child: £1.80
Family (2+2): £8.00
Pre-booked groups: £2.50 per person
Season Tickets are also available for regular visitors. There is free admission to view the latest special exhibition or to visit the gift shop or coffee shop.
Access information
The museum is fully accessible with designated disabled parking bays, accessible toilets, a lift to the first floor and a hearing induction loop in the mini-cinema.
You can download our full access guide below:
