Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps Open Day's @ Middlewich
Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps opening weekends for 2022 @ Middlewich. Discover a unique heritage site, recently restored exploring the history of brine pumping, salt making, and the life and work of Stockport born George Murgatroyd.
Investigate our brine works, a scheduled monument and last of their kind in the UK. See the restored machinery and learn more about the industrial revolution and its impact on salt towns like Middlewich. We have guides, activities, displays, handling collections and refreshments set in a re-wilded industrial landscape.
Demonstrations on how salt was made through the ages, display of archaeology finds.
The site is suitable for all ages and abilities but does have two areas of limitations for wheelchair users.
Open each day from 12 noon to 4pm
Our event is free
Murgatroyd’s Brine Works
Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JG
Sat 25 Jun 2022 and Sun 26 Jun 2022