Museums and Art Galleries in Chester and Cheshire

Cheshire has a wealth of history and heritage for you and your family to explore in the Museums of Cheshire.

Industrial heritage also features strongly among Cheshire's attractions including the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, home to the world's largest collection of inland waterways crafts. Nearby Port Sunlight Museum was built by philanthropic soap baron Lord Leverhulme for his factory workers. The museum tells the whole story. Afterwards take a break in their terrific tea room.

Cheshire also boasts a fantastic range of museums that cover all manner of subjects. So whether you want to explore Cheshire's textile industry at Macclesfield Silk Museum or examine the terrific collection of vintage machinery at the Anson Engine Museum, there is bound to be something for you in our region.

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Lion Salt Works

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Northwich

Cheshire’s salt – the precious mineral on which this county sits – has been prized since Roman times.

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Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

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Museum

Nantwich

For over 60 years this vast underground complex remained secret. The 35,000 sq ft underground bunker would have been the centre of regional government had nuclear war broken out.

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Anderton Boat Lift

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Boat Trip

Northwich

**Experience of the Year Award Winner** Here at the Anderton Boat Lift you can see narrowboats tackle the staggering 50-foot drop between the Trent & Mersey Canal and Weaver Navigation.

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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Macclesfield

**Special Contribution to Tourism Award Winner 2019** The UK’s latest Unesco World Heritage Site, Jodrell Bank Observatory is a worthy winner of this global accolade.

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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum

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Museum

Crewe

Freedom, Equality, Fraternity! It’s a surprising proclamation to hear on a quiet country lane.

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Tatton Park - The Old Hall

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Museum

Knutsford

The Old Hall is set in an enclosure in the parkland between the beautiful mere and the site of an Anglo Saxon village with its landscape history trail. Open only on special tours and events.

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Weaver Hall Museum

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Museum

Northwich

Life could be very tough for the people of mid-Cheshire but never more so than for those who ended up in the Northwich Union Workhouse.

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National Waterways Museum

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Museum

Ellesmere Port

Unlock the wonders of our waterways at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. With its delightful waterside setting, flotillas of historic boats and fascinating displays housed in fine Victorian buildings.

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Roman Tours

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Chester

Established in 1997 with some of the only full time Romans in Britain, Roman Tours offer a unique and exciting service throughout the year.

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Dewa Roman Experience

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Museum

Chester

Occupying a site at the heart of one of the largest legionary fortresses in Roman Britain, the Dewa Roman Experience has something to offer visitors of all ages.

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Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre

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Brewery

Stockport

The Robinsons family have been brewing beer at the Unicorn brewery in the heart of Stockport for more than 175 years. Pop in to Robinsons Visit England accredited Visitors Centre and discover the story for yourself. Bringing Brewing to Life!

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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Tarporley

A magical site with something for everyone, stunning views to take your breath away, long walks through rich woodland for nature lovers and nooks and crannies for kids to hide in you’re sure to have a magnificent day out!

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Grosvenor Museum

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Museum

Chester

The Grosvenor Museum is full of surprises which tell the stories of Cheshire from pre-history to the 20th century.

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Catalyst - Science Discovery Centre

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Museum

Widnes

For a unique day out, come and explore our interactive galleries - Science has never been so much fun!

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Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village

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Museum

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Museum celebrates the unique heritage of the beautiful and historic industrial village. It is the finest surviving example of early urban planning the UK, Port Sunlight is set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland.

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RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Old Hall, Warrington

Burtonwood Heritage Centre was built on the site of RAF Burtonwood, which was once the largest airfield in Europe. The heritage centre is a great opportunity to explore a fascinating period of 20th century history.

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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

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Museum

Runcorn

A fascinating combination of historical, archaeological and natural beauty. Medieval monastic ruins, a large Georgian walled garden, woodland walks, pear orchard, and the National Collection of Tree Quince; Cydonia Oblonga.

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Lady Lever Art Gallery

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Gallery

Wirral

Situated in the picturesque village of Port Sunlight, Wirral, the Lady Lever Art Gallery is regarded as one of the finest art galleries in Europe.

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Knutsford Heritage Centre

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Knutsford

Knutsford Heritage Centre tells the town's history and is home to Knutsford's 53 sq. metre Millennium Tapestry.

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Nelson Pit Visitor Centre

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Nature Reserve

Poynton

Nelson Pit Visitor Centre is one of Poynton's hidden gems and is perfectly situated near to Poynton Marina for a relaxing afternoon with the family.

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