Northwich is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW8 1GL), in the parish of Northwich.

How do I get to Northwich?

The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW8 1GL.

Does Northwich charge admission?

Northwich typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Northwich?

The nearest railway station is Greenbank, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW8 1GL.

Castles · North West England

Northwich

In or near Hartford.

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Northwich is a market town and civil parish in the Cheshire West and Chester borough of Cheshire, England. It lies on the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane, 18 miles (29

Narrow boat 'Mendip' being loaded, River Weaver, Northwich (2) - geograph.org.uk - 7785444 — Martin Tester — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Greenbank · 1.4 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Northwich Castle, the nearest railway station is Greenbank, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CW8 1GL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Northwich is a market town and civil parish in the Cheshire West and Chester borough of Cheshire, England. It lies on the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane, 18 miles (29 km) east of Chester, 15 miles (24 km) south of Warrington, 19 miles (31 km) south of Manchester, 69 miles (111 km) north of Birmingham and 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Liverpool. The population of the parish was 22,726 at the 2021 census. The area around Northwich was exploited for its salt pans by the Romans, when the settlement was known as Condate. The town had been severely affected by salt mining and subsidence was historically a significant problem. Mine stabilisation work was completed in 2007.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

During Roman times, Northwich was known as Condate, thought to be a Latinisation of a Brittonic name meaning "Confluence". There are several other sites of the same name, mostly in France; in Northwich's case, it lies at the junction of the rivers Dane and Weaver. Northwich can be identified through two contemporary Roman documents. The first of these is the Antonine Itinerary, a 3rd-century road map split into 14 sections. Two of these sections, or Itinerary, mention Condate: Route II ("the route from the Wall to the port of Rutupiae") and Route X ("the route from Glannoventa to Mediolanum"). The second document is the 7th-century Ravenna Cosmography; it refers to Condate between the…

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Coordinates: 53.2590, -2.5180
District: Cheshire West and Chester
Parish: Northwich
Postcode: CW8 1GL
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Cheshire
Nearest railway station: Greenbank — 1.4 km

Sources

wikipedia: Northwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Historic churches · North West England

Holy Trinity Church, Northwich

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River Weaver Navigation Offices and Clock - geograph.org.uk - 3962530

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Theatres · North West England

Harlequin Theatre

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♿↗ harlequinplayers.com

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Open-air theatres · North West England

Harlequin Theatre, Northwich

Harlequin Theatre, Northwich — a open-air theatre in england west midlands.

↗ harlequinplayers.com

Red Cross charity shop, 13 Witton Street, Northwich - geograph.org.uk - 3627825

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Farmers’ markets · North West England

Northwich Indoor Market

Northwich Indoor Market — a UK farmers' market in england west midlands.

↗ northwichmarket.com

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Cinemas · North West England

Odeon Northwich

Odeon Northwich — a cinema in england west midlands.

↗ www-dev.pearlanddean.com

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Historic bridges · North West England

Weaver Viaduct

Weaver Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

♿🐕👶↗ weaverhall.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Northwich

Places to stay

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Campsites · North West England