Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Wednesday 3rd December 2008

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

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction
  • Visitor centre

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

  • Historic building
  • Leisure attraction

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

  • Leisure attraction

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

  • Museum

Being at the centre of the salt industry for over 2000, Chesire is still one of the few places to still produce salt …

  • Museum

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

  • Leisure attraction

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