The market town of Nantwich, situated on the Cheshire Plain, lies on the banks of the River Weaver. Nearby are the Langollen and Shropshire Union Canals.
The suffix 'wich' denotes the presence of brine springs and the settlement dates back to Roman times when salt from the area was used to supply the garrisons at Chester and Stoke-on-Trent.
Nantwich's salt industry reached a peak in late-16th century and its last salt house closed in 1858.
Despite being burnt to the ground by the Normans, and almost destroyed in the Great Fire of Nantwich in 1583, the ancient town is second only to Chester for the wealth of historic buildings.
St Mary's Church, is one of the finest medieval churches in the UK, is known as the 'Cathedral of South Cheshire'. Surrounding the church are narrow winding lanes with many fine old timber-framed buildings.
Nantwich Museum illustrates the history of this town.
Tourists and locals alike can take the pleasant walks along the River Weaver and the Shropshire Union Canal, as well as around Nantwich Lake.
Dorfold Hall, Nantwich CW5 8LD
1 mile west of Nantwich, on A534 Nantwich - Wrexham road a fine Jacobean manor house set on an ancient site in the wooded countryside of south Cheshire. Dorfold Hall information
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Main Rd, Worleston Nantwich CW5 6DQ MAP Built in 1816, Rookery Hall Hotel is set in 38 acres of scenic wooded parkland. It offers an award-winning restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness centre, and free designer toiletries. The elegant Victorian mansion has maintained its original features, w... More Information and Book ... |
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221 Crewe Road Nantwich CW5 6NE MAP About 1 mile (1.6 km) from Nantwich and 5 miles (8 km) from Crewe, this hotel is a comfy base with an on-site restaurant offering good-value meals. Premier Inn Crewe Nantwich is a few miles from the M6 and offers free parking. Some rooms at Premier Inn ... More Information and Book ... |
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High Street, Nantwich CW5 5AS MAP This 16th-century coaching inn is in the centre of Nantwich and has a lunchtime carvery and an Italian restaurant. Crown Hotel has retained many of its charming original features, including oak beams and log fires. Each room is decorated to reflect the h... More Information and Book ... |
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The Rookery Haughton near Nantwich CW6 9RN MAP Peacefully nestling in lovely Cheshire countryside this contemporary property offers smartly furnished and very comfortable accommodation just 12 miles from the beautiful Roman walled city of Chester. Forming a wing of the owners' home it is ideally p ..Sleeps 2... More Information and Book ... |
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Audlem near Nantwich MAP Nestling in beautiful rural Cheshire, this extremely peaceful cottage is just one mile's level walk from Audlem's shops and three good pubs. Enjoying views over surrounding fields, and paddocks with the owner's two friendly donkeys, it lies... Sleeps 3 + child + t/cot... More Information and Book ... |
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Audlem Road, Hankelow near Nantwich CW3 0JE MAP This truly luxurious spacious and beautifully designed and furnished barn conversion enjoys an enviable rural location within an acre of landscaped gardens and four acres of mown paddocks all set in the heart of glorious Cheshire. Next door is a welcoming Sleeps 11... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Nantwich To Visit - straight line distance:
Crewe Tourist Information (3.80 miles) Sandbach Tourist Information (8.38 miles) Winsford Tourist Information (8.73 miles) Alsager Tourist Information (9.14 miles)