Northwich
Things to do in Northwich, Cheshire
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Northwich is a working town in Cheshire where the attractions lean toward outdoor activity and entertainment. Go Ape Delamere, rated 4.7 from over 1500 reviews, sits at the top of what visitors tend to seek out—a forest adventure park that clearly draws people in. The Anderton Boat Lift, rated 4.5 from nearly 3500 reviews, is the other major draw: a Victorian engineering structure on the canal. For families, there is Barnabys Playbarn and a holiday park at Blakemere. Cheshire Falconry and an ODEON cinema round out the mix, giving the town a character built around leisure rather than tourism for its own sake.
What emerges is a town set up for visiting rather than passing through. People come here for specific things—the boat lift, the adventure park, a night at the cinema—rather than to wander. The accommodation and camping options suggest visitors stay for a night or two while pursuing outdoor activity or family entertainment in the locality. It is a functional base with solid, consistent ratings across its places to stay.
Where to stay in Northwich(10)
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The accommodation is cluster of mid-range chains and independent hotels. Premier Inn has two sites here (South and Sandiway), and there are a handful of other hotels including Hartford Hall by Marstons and Nunsmere Hall, both rated 4.4 from well over 1000 reviews each. None of these are boutique or luxury propositions—Northwich offers straightforward, reliable places to stay. If you prefer to camp, there are three sites: Antrobus Arms, rated 4.6 from 873 reviews, sits at the higher end, while The Berries and Forest View offer alternatives at different scales.
Beech Hill B&B
295 Northwich Rd, Northwich
Hartford Hall Hotel by Marstons Inns
81 School Lane, Northwich
Nunsmere Hall Hotel
Tarporley Road, Northwich
Premier Inn Northwich Sandiway
520 Chester Road, Northwich
Premier Inn Northwich South
London Road, Northwich
The Coachman
286 Chester Road, Northwich
The Hive at 52
52 High Street, Northwich
Travelodge Northwich Lostock Gralam
Lostock Green, Manchester Road, Northwich
Things to Do in Northwich(8)
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Attractions Near Northwich
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2 mi
Vale Royal Falconry Centre
Acton Bridge · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Delamere Forest
Delamere · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
Cotebrook · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
UA Trampoline Park
Winsford · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Polar Palace
Winsford · ⭐ 3.7
7 mi
Halton Miniature Railway
Runcorn · ⭐ 4.6
7 mi
Runcorn Ski Centre
Runcorn · ⭐ 4.3
7 mi
J F Polo Academy
Chester · ⭐ 4.9
Camping in Northwich(3)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Northwich
All cottages in Northwich →Gorstage Meadows
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £901
Forest View
3 cottages · from £373
Cosy Barn
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £2,919
Riverview Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £717
Alpaca Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £373
The Hen House at The Old Parsonage
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £547
Common questions about Northwich
How many campsites are there in Northwich?
We list 3 campsites in and around Northwich, of which 2 take tents.
Which campsites in Northwich have electric hook-up?
2 of the 3 campsites we list in Northwich offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Northwich?
We list 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Northwich.
What is there to do in Northwich?
We list 8 attractions and things to do in and around Northwich.
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