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Welcome to winsford rock salt mine..

Winsford Rock Salt Mine is Britain's oldest working mine. It lies almost 200m under the Cheshire countryside and has a fascinating history.

It also hides some surprising facts. For example, did you know that towns around Winsford like Northwich, Middlewich and Nantwich, all take their names from salt production, with 'Wych' often meaning 'Brine Town'?

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Winsford Salt Mine Visit

On Wednesday 9th of June we visited Winsford salt mine. Located in Winsford in the heart of Cheshire, it is the largest salt mine in the UK. Winsford accounts for some 60% of all rock salt mined in the UK.

Founded in 1844, the mine is the UKs oldest rock salt mine. Although in the early days miners used spades and mined by hand, now the mine uses state of the art mining technology such as the laser guided JOY excavator, which I saw up close and in action on my visit.

The mine has four main shafts, each used for a different purpose:

• Shaft one is used to take machinery down into mine. Machinery is often taken down in pieces and assembled underground, as tehy would be too large otherwise. Once machinery reaches the end of its life it is left underground, as it would be expensive to bring it back up to the surface.
• Shaft two is used to bring processed salt up to the surface
• Shaft three is a personnel lift, like you might find in a department store, and is the lift I used on my visit to the mine
• Shaft four is used to pump clean air down in to the mine, to keep a healthy air flow deep underground.

When we arrived at the mine the first thing to do was to get suited up in protective clothing: a thick blue tunic to go over our clothes (orange for the miners, blue for visitors), a yellow hard hat, a lamp and even a backup oxygen supply.

Once kitted up we proceeded to go down shaft three, where we boarded an open-topped vehicle which would take us around the mine. With around 140 miles of tunnels to explore, it’s far too big to go on foot! The first thing which hits you is the sheer volume of space excavated underground. The tunnels are 20m wide and 7.5m high, it feels more the size of a large sports hall than an underground mine!

Our first step was the underground cinema. Yes, a cinema, in the mine! (Sadly no popcorn available). On the large projector screen we watched a short DVD about the history of the mine and the different techniques used to mine the rock salt. The mine uses two main techniques for mining salt, “drill and blast” and the JOY machine. Over the next two hours we would see each of these techniques up close and in action!

We also learned about the honeycomb structure of the mine. This is a method of mining which requires no props or support structure to be built. Instead, the salt is excavated in a grid pattern and the un-excavated areas act as pillars, and hold the roof of the mine up.

Once we had learned about the history and structure of the mine, it was time to start the tour. First we saw the drill and blast machinery. Although not as popular anymore, due to the new JOY machine, drill and blast still accounts for about 10% of total salt production of the mine. It follows a simple procedure:

The entire process, from scaling to detonation, takes approximately one day to complete.

We then moved on to see a more modern – and faster – method of rock salt extraction, the JOY machine. This machine is huge! It has a large rotating drum which just grinds away the rock face. The debris which falls off is then scooped up and sent along a conveyor belt – which can be several miles long – to the crusher. This is a much faster method of salt extraction as it can run continuously, and can erode vast amounts of rock face per day. This method accounts for some 90% of total salt production at Winsford.

This machine [JOY machine] is huge! It has a large rotating drum which just grinds away the rock face. The debris which falls off is then scooped up and sent along a conveyor belt – which can be several miles long – to the crusher.

Our next stop was to visit the crusher. This machine grinds down the chunks of salt mined using the various methods in to tiny grains of salt, typically either 6mm or 10mm in size. Salt from all over the mine comes in to the crusher, along conveyor belts, and passes through the crushing apparatus. The rock salt then goes through a filter, so that all grains of size less than 6mm are allowed to pass on, to the surface, and all bigger pieces are sent through the crusher again. This process is repeated until all grains are of a suitably small size. These grains will then be taken to the surface (up shaft 2), to be loaded in to wagons and dispatched, or to be stored above ground.

The final stop on our tour was at the DeepStore facility. Located deep in the mine, this is an example of what the cavities underground can be used for, once the rock salt has been extracted. The salt mine offers a secure storage facility, and people store everything from masses of documents to works of art underground, in the constant temperature, constant humidity salt mine. DeepStore has been running for about ten years, and almost three million boxes are stored here.

This concludes the visit to Winsford salt mine, I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed visiting! For more information on what life is like inside Winsford Salt Mine, check out a recent BBC article here

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Underground salt mining storage + records management.

The Winsford rock salt mine is the U.K.’s largest and oldest working mine. It lies approximately 150 meters under the Cheshire countryside and has a fascinating history, which began in 1844 when local prospectors were searching for coal.

During the late 19 th century the salt industry descended into chaos due to over-capacity. In 1888, Salt Union, which consisted of 66 salt operators from the area was formed in an attempt to bring order to the market. However, with salt also being supplied from the Northwich mines, the market remained over-supplied and in 1892, the Winsford Mine was closed. In 1928 the last mine in Northwich flooded, resulting in the re-opening of the Winsford Mine.

The Winsford mine is Britain’s largest supplier of natural rock salt, which is used by maintenance professionals to thaw icy roads in wintry weather. In addition to supplying rock salt, Compass Minerals U.K. also developed DryStore ® , a unique salt-covering system that helps salt stocks stay dry while in storage.

The Winsford Mine was the first Compass Minerals production facility to purchase a continuous mining machine to replace the traditional drill-and-blast method of salt extraction. The continuous mining process uses a machine to cut rock away from the mine face. It’s simpler, takes less mining equipment, less underground transportation machinery and less manpower than the drill-and-blast process that it replaces, and reduces fuel use and emissions.

More than a century of mining has left a void under the countryside that features consistent temperature and humidity levels, and is naturally free from the dangers of ultraviolet light, vermin or flooding. It is the size of 700 football pitches and continues to grow as a salt is mined every year. In 1998, DeepStore was established to take advantage of this unique storage space. Treasured paintings, historical records and architectural models are among the items stored in the Winsford location.

DeepStore has more than 1.8 million square meters of storage space that provides secure storage of items ranging from active records, to treasured paintings. One of the more well-known DeepStore customers is The National Archives, for whom DeepStore manages public records.

In 2007, DeepStore acquired a location in the London metropolitan area, creating a comprehensive, nationwide records management resource.

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Visiting the Lion Salt Works

Restored at a cost of over £10 million, the Lion Salt Works tells the tale of the country’s last open-pan salt making site. It only opened to the public in June 2015 but is regarded as one of the best museums in Cheshire. Thousands o f visitors flock to Northwich every year to learn about the structure’s unique history and he ritage.

The museum features a number of different buildings where people can learn about how the Lion Salt Works operated and the different jobs that employees had. The former Red Lion Pub for example documents the Cheshire Salt industry and provides a great example of social history.

Interest for all ages

Exhibitions, photography and interactive displays are also widely used throughout the museum to ensure interest for all ages. The best example of this can be found in the historic Pan House 3. Here, the process of boiling brine down to salt crystals is explained through audio and video projection.

Following this, visitors then learn about the history of the site and the role it played within Mid Cheshire. The Lion Salt Works was a key employer in Northwich and played a vital role in the lives of the town’s people.

Displays don’t just focus on industry and people however. Habitats around the museum are highlighted, showing how the salt industry has shaped them. The Trent and Mersey Canal and the flashes are also documented, looking at how the Lion Salt Works links with them.

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Auschwitz & Salt Mine Tour

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Travelers to the Krakow area who are short on time will appreciate this convenient day tour, which combines visits to the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp with the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Be amazed by some of the worst aspects of human history, yet also be inspired by some of the beautiful creations in the mine. This is a convenient way of covering a lot in a single day.

Time: 11 hours

• Language: English
• Duration: 11h
• Ages 5-95, transportation by Minivan max 8 people or Minibus max 14 people

What do we offer? A high class service full of hospitality and friendliness. You will get door to door transport for  individual tourists  as well as, groups including business clients. We provide both groups and  private and share tour  to  Auschwitz  &  Salt Mine  see our offer to find us what suits your interests most!. All our drivers speak English, are friendly, act professionally and will get you where you need to go with a smile. We promise you excellent and professional service. Furthermore, you can rest assured that we have all the necessary certificates and licences for both tour organization the transport of persons. Trips to Auschwitz and Salt Mine are among the most popular in Krakow. These unique Polish landmarks draw attention of millions of visitors each year. With our special  Auschwitz Birkenau & Salt Mine one day tour  you can visit Krakow must-sees while saving time and money. Our tours are the perfect way to visit one of the most important place for Polish history – Nazi concentration camp build in  Auschwitz  (nowadays: Oświęcim) just 60 kilometers from Krakow. Contact with us – we offer best way to visit  Auschwitz tour from Krakow . We also offer  tours to Wieliczka Salt Mine  half day too. This place is one most magnificent, living, existing proof of skills and abilities to salt extraction used in old times.

1. Door to door pick up

Our English speaking driver will pick you up from your accommodation (door to door services).

2. Auschwitz-Birkenau Camps – 3:00h

3. salt mine in wieliczka – 2 -2,5h, 4. drop off.

After you tour driver will takes you back to your hotel/apartment, Kazimierz or Main Square. 

We offer  regular all-day tours to Auschwitz  and  Salt Mine  with door to door service. Our driver will pick you up directly from your hotel or apartment and you will start your day by  visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau camps .

The pick up will between 07:30 and 09:00a.m (once we know where are you staying in Krakow your exact pick-up time will be confirmed). The distance from Krakow to Auschwitz is about 65 km, so the drive will take about one hour and fifteen minutes (one way). The English guided tour in  Auschwitz takes about 2 hours , and an  hour more at Birkenau .

After visiting both camps Auschwitz-Birkenau, our driver will takes you to the Salt Mines in Wieliczka. The drive from Birkenau to the Salt Mine in Wieliczka will take about an hour and twenty minutes. Before your tour in the mine, you will have a break for lunch or a quick sandwich. The English guided tour in the  Salt Mine takes about 2-2,5 hours . After your tour, the driver will take you back to Krakow (we will be back in Krakow for a dinner :-).

Sharing with other people in the minibus max 8-12 people.

The car only for you.

Offer include:

• Air-conditioned Vw Caravelle car or minibus
• Guided tour in Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine
• Free pick up and drop off directly from your hotel, apartment
• Transport to/from Auschwitz-Birkeanu
• English speaking driver
• Parking fees
• High quality and experience

Our  tour to Auschwitz  &  Salt Mine  begins with morning pick-up between 07:00 and 10:00am. You will meet our driver at your hotel or apartment. Usually, we first go to  Auschwitz-Birkenau , and then to the  Salt Mine . The drive from Krakow to Auschwitz will take about an hour and fifteen minutes.

There are  2 options for visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau : with a tour guide, or on your own.  We have an English guided tour in Auschwitz between 09:00-10:50am so pick up time will be confirm. We will book your tickets in advance. You can also visit both camps, Auschwitz and Birkenau, on your own (free of charge). The average time for visit Auschwitz is about 2 hours and 1,5 hour in Birkenau. You can stay there as long as you wish but we will charge you 40zl for any extra hour.

After visiting both camps our driver will take you to the  Salt Mine in Wieliczka . The drive from Auschwitz to the Mine in Wieliczka will takes around an hour and twenty minutes.  The English tours are every half an hour, and take about 2 to 2.5 hours (of walking). These English-language guided tours cost 126 PLN per person. Before entering the Salt Mine you can have a break for lunch. There is a very nice restaurant next to the Salt Mine, where they serve delicious Polish dishes. Arrival back in Krakow would be between 6 and 7 in the evening.

The car with the driver will be only for you – private transfer.

Offer not include:

• Guided tour in Auschwitz-Birkenau (regular)
• Guided tour in Salt Mine (regular)
• 1 – 8 person 400 PLN / 94 EUR
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• 2 persons 800 PLN / 188 EUR
• 3 persons 680 PLN / 160 EUR
• 4-6 persons 550 PLN / 129 EUR
• 7-8 person 450 PLN / 105 EUR

All prices presented in the table above are in Euro/Zloty per person. Price includes English guided tour and all admission fees are includes in the price.

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Do not forget ID card or passports because there are name`s tickets in Auschwitz

You can book a package day trip to Auschwitz and Salt Mine and transfer from Krakow airport.

• You can visit Auschwitz-Birkenau camps on your own (without the guide) but we have to take you from your hotel, apartments between 2:30 to 3:00pm. Everyone entering the Auschwitz I site after 4:00pm. 
• You will join an guided tour to see Auschwitz-Birkenau camps provided by museum in different languages without pre-booking. The price is 90 zloty/21 euros per person.
• You can visit both Auschwitz-Birkenau camps with a private guide. This is an additional cost of 770 zloty/157 euros in the group (1-10 people). There are group up to 20 or 30 people booked in advance with us.
• Regular guided tour in the Salt Mine cost 126 zloty/30 euros in an additional fee (price included ticket and English guide or any available foreign language). We can book a private guide in advance.
• Our offer have option to go to the Salt Mine first and then to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Accessible with baby

Museum do not recommend visiting with children under 13 years old moreover some areas will not be accessible with baby stroller.

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Warning! Due to a change in policy at the Auschwitz Museum, please bring an identity card, passport or document confirming  yourself. People without a document confirming her will not be allowe to enter the camp.

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Salt Mine Tour

A journey to the origin of “white gold”: During the Salt Mine Tour, you will get to know the fascinating world and history of salt mining.

Salzburg’s White Treasure

Deep within the mountains which surround Salzburg, the former riches of the region still slumber: salt, known as “white gold”. The mines in Hallein and Berchtesgaden have been active for centuries. Today, they are a source of exciting adventures for visitors. Testimony to the distant past, they still tell the tale of the salt mines and the miners who toiled there.

Enthralling Ride into the Mine

Having arrived at the entrance to the salt mine, you will first be outfitted in the traditional overalls that are worn by miners. A small mine train will now take you deep inside the Salzberg. An experienced guide will show you the mine tunnels and explain salt-mining methods. This tour is an adventure for the whole family: long slides and a raft ride across a subterranean salt lake are absolute highlights of the tour.

Important Notice for Mine Visitors

Even in the summer months, you should come equipped with sturdy shoes and warm clothing. Deep underground, the temperatures always remain cool and the tour will last from one to one-and-a-half hours. If you are going on a tour to the salt mine in Berchtesgaden in Bavaria, always remember to bring along your passport, just in case it is requested by authorities at the German border.

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Depending on the tour operator, afterwards you might also have the opportunity to explore Lake Königssee or Berchtesgaden. During a stroll through this market town, you will be able to soak in the romantic atmosphere and sample a few Bavarian specialties.

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If you are in Krakow just a few days and do not want to waste your time, select Auschwitz and Salt Mines one day tour. This will save you time and money. We have prepared for you a special price offer.

Shared (group) tours - all prices are in euro/zloty per person..

All prices presented in the table above are in Euro/Zloty per person. Price included all fees and tickets.

• All fees and tickets for English tours
• Door to door service
• English speaking driver
• Parking fees
• Third party liability insurance

Shared Group Tour

Our company is providing also a shared group tour to the Auschwitz and the Salt Mine. These are fully organized events, which provide you with an opportunity to share tourist experience with others. Groups get from 4 up to 8 participants, maximum size of the group at Auschwitz is between 20 - 30 people. During the trip you stay under our driver's care, you can rely on his experience.

Auschwitz tour takes about 6 hours if you decide to made Auschwitz & Salt Mine 1 day tour it takes about 10 hours. You will be picked up directly from your hotel/apartment in between 08:30am and 09:00am. Driver will be waiting for you just outside apartment or next to recetion in your hotel. After that you will be taken back to Krakow.

Auschwitz & Salt Mine Private Tours - All prices are in Euro/Zloty per person.

All prices presented in the table above are in Euro/Zloty per person. Admission fees are not included in the price.

• Private modern air-conditioned car just for you
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• The possibility of payment in PLN, USD, EUR or GBP
• Guided tour - we can book tickets in advance
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Private Transport

Our company offers a private transport – just for you. English speaking driver will collect you from your hotel/apartment and he will be to your disposal. He will help you to arrange all tickets and he will be waiting for you at the parking place. Whole car will be at your exclusive disposal during a ride.

The best time to start the trip from the hotel is between 08:30am and 09:00am, but even thou we strongly recommend it, we can make an appointment at the time you wish. After you will be ready to go back you will be driven to Krakow or any other destination within the city.

Tickets in Auschwitz for foreign-language tour cost 85PLN/19€/person , You can buy tickets on Auschwitz-Birkenau Tickets in Salt Mine for foreign-language tour cost 100PLN/24€/person , official website Kopalnia Soli   If you d'like to visit Auschwitz without the guide it's possible but you need to enter Auschwitz before 10am, then the enter is free of charge. We recommend to leave Hotel/Apartment ca. 8am   If you wish it would be possible to go to the Salt mine first, then to Auschwitz, we recommend pick up time at 9:10am.

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Type of tour: --- Auschwitz & Birkenau with guide Auschwitz & Birkenau - NO GUIDE free walking Auschwitz & Salt Mine with guide Auschwitz & Salt Mine - NO GUIDE free walking

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The mine, built in the 13th century, produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world's oldest salt mines still in operation.The mine's attractions include dozens of statues, three chapels and an entire cathedral that has been carved out of the rock salt by the miners. The Wieliczka mine is often referred to as "the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland."In 1978 it was placed on the original UNESCO list of the World Heritage Sites.

• There are 20 chambers to visit - the Chapel of St. King is the most brilliant one.
• The visit is always conducted under the supervision of a guide.
• Temperature underground ranges between 14° and 16° C
• There are 800 steps to climb of which 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine. Wear comfortable shoes.

AUSCHWITZ & BIRKENAU:

The Auschwitz camp is one of the most famous places associated with tragic events of the Second World War. Activities that were undertaken by Nazis there are definitely one of the most shocking in the entire history. This is why most of people throughout the world know the camp very well. Auschwitz concentration camp was a network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by the Third Reich in Polish areas annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II. It was the largest of the Nazi concentration camps. Recently visiting the camp has become much easier than previously. There have been numerous companies established, dealing with organising trips to Auschwitz and nearby surroundings. This proves real popularity of the destination. What is more, Auschwitz and its surroundings are popular not merely amongst Poles, but also amidst foreigners. Guests from entire Europe, huge America parts, Asia or Africa are frequently met in Auschwitz.

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Duration of the tour: about 10h

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