Things to do in Northwich!
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The beautiful town of Northwich in Cheshire is situated between the two major cities Manchester and Liverpool. With plenty of options and places to go, it can be a bit overwhelming deciding where to venture out. Not to worry, we have comprised a list of amazing family friendly activities that are great for those looking for things to do in Northwich.
The Anderton Boat Lift has a range of adult and child friendly events throughout the year, making it one of the perfect places to visit in Northwich. Originally designed to lift boats and barges 50 ft from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey canal, the Anderton Boat lift is a fantastic historical structure on the canal system. The Canal River Trust website has information and maps to help you plan your route if you decide to cycle or walk, the Nature park is close by, so you can choose to go for a long walk to observe the wildlife and wood sculptures. And to top off the perfect family day out in Northwich, you must enjoy a boat ride along the river.
The Lion Salt Works is a wonderful piece of heritage residing in Northwich and is now one of the last open pan salt making sites in the UK. The Salt Works closed in 1986 and after a recent National Lottery funded restoration, opened in 2015 as a visitor and museum attraction, perfect for a historical family day out in Northwich. Explore the newly restored site and enjoy a family learning experience by discovering the history of how the Salt Works operated with various interactive exhibits and walkthrough buildings.
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
The Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse, formerly known as the ‘Salt Museum’ houses; social, industry and cultural history from West Cheshire. Full of displays and tales, stories are told through a variety of formats including; models, reconstructions and artefacts which all relate to the buildings former history, local industry, archeology, market towns and transport. With many events running throughout the year, it is worth visiting the museum in Northwich with the family for a fun educational day.
The Northwich Woodlands are a perfect and FREE way to enjoy a family day trip to Northwich. Made up of 9 areas and more than 350 hectares, the grounds are perfect for a free day out in Cheshire. The areas include the:
- Anderton Nature Park
- Ashton’s and Neumann’s Flashes
- Carey Park
- Dairy House Meadows
- Furey Wood
- Hopyards and Uplands
- Marbury Country Park
- Uplands
- Witton Mill Meadow
Take advantage of the vibrant scenery and explore the many miles of accessible landscape, perfect for those who wish to ride their horses or observe the wildlife in the parks. With the historical links to Marbury Park and the Industrial site of Anderton Nature Park there is plenty to enjoy in Northwich.
Want to relax and refuel after a busy trip around our regions sights? Wildwood and Odeon have got you covered! Visit Barons Quay for the ultimate movie experience after your fun day out. With a plethora of films to choose from and plenty of offers available online, Odeon is the perfect place to wind down. Alternatively, if your exploring has worked up a hungry belly, Wildwood has plenty of fresh and delicious dishes to feed the family such as the spaghetti with tiger prawns. The grilled mushroom and halloumi burger is perfect for veggies. With plenty of weekly discounts available there are many savings to be made. Be sure to take advantage of our free parking too!