Places to go near Northwich

The Anderton Boat Lift, where the River Weaver meets the Trent & Mersey Canal in Northwich

If history floats your boat then head to Cheshire where museums, stately homes and stunning gardens appear round every corner.

The county is also home to the innovative Anderton Boat Lift, perhaps the most incredible piece of historic canal architecture anywhere on the waterway system.

Local attractions

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  1. The Anderton Boat Lift

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    The Anderton Boat Lift is an incredible edifice, perched on the banks of the River Weaver like some giant …

  2. Image for Dunham Massey

    Principal attraction marker image Dunham Massey »

    An elegant Georgian house, Dunham Massey is surrounded by a stunning 200 acre estate and is home to an extraordinary …

  3. Dock Road Edwardian Pumping Station »

    Before 1913, sewage in Northwich was pumped directly into the river, which caused widespread pollution. However, …

  4. Lion Salt Works. © Chris Allen - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Lion Salt Works »

    It was in 1842 that the Thompson family established their business of producing various salts in Marston. The Lion …

  5. Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse »

    This museum near the River Weaver allows visitors to explore the history of Cheshire, as well as the building's past …

  6. Winsford Flashes »

    Winsford Bottom Flash is a large lake on the River Weaver, immediately beyond the southernmost limit of navigation. …

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