Northwich
Northwich
Northwich is a charming market town located in the heart of Cheshire, England. The town has a rich history that dates back to the Roman times when it was known as Condate. Over the years, Northwich has transformed into a thriving commercial center and a popular tourist destination.
Attractions in Northwich
Northwich boasts a range of exciting attractions that cater to different interests. The Anderton Boat Lift, one of the town’s most iconic landmarks, is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering and a marvel to behold. Visitors can take a boat ride on the River Weaver and get an up-close look at this incredible feat of engineering.
The Weaver Hall Museum is another must-visit attraction in Northwich. The museum is home to a fascinating collection of artifacts that showcase the town’s history, including displays on the salt industry, Roman occupation, and the town’s role in the English Civil War.
Outdoor Activities
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, Northwich has plenty of activities to keep you busy. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several parks and nature reserves in the area.
Created: 25 April 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Northwich
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham) Details
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham)
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham) is a river in Cheshire
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham) takes in water from an area around 61.276 km2 in size and is part of the Weaver Lower catchment area.
Weaver (Dane to Frodsham) is 29.847 km long and has been heavily modified by industry in the past.
Shopping in Northwich
Weaver Square Shopping Centre Witton Walk, Northwich Town Centre
Weaver Square Shopping Centre mall
Barons Quay Northwich, Cheshire
Barons Quay retail park
Winnington Urban Village District Centre Northwich, Cheshire
Winnington Urban Village District Centre retail park
Chester Way Retail Park Northwich, Cheshire
Chester Way Retail Park retail park
B & Q Northwich, Cheshire
B & Q retail park
The Iron Bridge Northwich, Cheshire
The Iron Bridge retail park
Winnington shops Northwich, Cheshire
Winnington shops retail park
ALDI Leicester Street, Northwich Town Centre
ALDI supermarket
Lidl Chester Way, Witton
Lidl supermarket
Hartford Post Office 20, Greenbank Lane
Hartford Post Office supermarket
Sainsbury's Venables Road, Northwich Town Centre
Sainsbury's supermarket
Waitrose 22, London Road
Waitrose supermarket
Quality Save 26 - 28, Witton Street
Quality Save supermarket
Tesco Manchester Road, Witton
Tesco supermarket
Asda 23-29, Leicester Street
Asda supermarket
Co-op Food 249, Middlewich Road
Co-op Food supermarket
Local History around Northwich
There are some historic monuments around including:
Bowl barrow 160m north-east of Moultonbank FarmAnderton Boat Lift, aqueduct, basins, meter building, toll houses and buried remains of salt chutes, inclined planes, the east basin and dockside featuresThe Longstone, a part of a cross shaft on Longstone Lane at the junction with Shay's LaneVale Royal AbbeyCross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme FarmLion Salt Works and remains of part of the Alliance Salt WorksBowl barrow 120m east of Village LaneMarton moated monastic grange, three fishponds, connecting channels and base of stone crossBelmont moated site and fishpondBostock Hall moated site..Wildlife in and Around Northwich
Mammals found in Northwich
There have been 41 species of mammals recorded in the northwich area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Black Rat (Rattus rattus) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brandt's Bat (Myotis brandtii) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
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Birds found in Northwich
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the northwich area.
| (Asio otus subsp. otus) |
| Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
| Chiloe Wigeon (Anas sibilatrix) |
| Common Swift (Apus apus) |
| European White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons subsp. albifrons) |
| American Wigeon (Anas americana) |
| Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
| Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |
| Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) |
| French Partridge (Alectoris rufa) |
