Lion Salt Works

The Lion Salt Works, located in Marston near Northwich, Cheshire, England, is the last remaining open pan salt works in the country. It ceased operations in 1986 and has since been preserved as a museum, offering visitors a unique insight into the history and process of salt production.

Reopening of the Lion Salt Works

After a significant redevelopment project, the Lion Salt Works was reopened as a heritage visitor attraction on 5 June 2015. The £10.2 million project was sponsored by several organizations, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, Cheshire West and Chester Manage, Historic England, WREN, and the Wates Foundation. This redevelopment has ensured the preservation and accessibility of this important historical site for future generations.

Historic Buildings at the Lion Salt Works

The Lion Salt Works features several buildings that have been recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated Grade II listed buildings. These include the canal salt shed, the engine shed and pump house, the office in the works yard, and the pan sheds and stoves, as well as the store shed behind the works. These structures offer a tangible link to the past and provide a fascinating glimpse into the workings of a historic salt works.