Nantwich
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Nantwich is a beautiful historic town in Cheshire. It contains many old buildings which were built after the great fire of Nantwich in 1583.Someone who is born within the town's boundaries is called a 'Dabber'.
Get in
By train
Nantwich is on the Crewe to Shrewsbury line.By car
Nantwich is 9 miles from Junction 16 of the M6.By coach
Birkenhead to Portsmouth service calls at NantwichBy bus
There are frequent buses to Crewe and Chester from Nantwich bus stationBy boat
The Shropshire Union Canal has a basin at the western end of the town.Get around
The town centre itself is relatively small, with everything within walking distance.
See
- The 14th century St Marys Church is often referred to as the cathedral of South Cheshire.
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address: Pillory StreetIt stands next door to the former Nantwich jail and across the road is a replica of the original pillory. The museum has displays about the town's past including the leather industry and salt mining and a recently discovered salt ship.
Do
Guided toursGuided tours of the town can be arranged by contacting the Tourist information Centre where a 'Walkabout Tour' leaflet is on sale.
SwimmingGo in the outdoor brine pool at Nantwich Baths.
Buy
- There are many attractive small independent shops in Nantwich.
- There is a good market on Thursdays and Saturdays in the market hall near the central square.
Eat
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address: Welsh RowModern setting in a very old building.
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address: 20-22 Welsh RowBar, restaurant and night club
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Oscars
address: Beam Street -
address: 44 High StreetQuality coffee, pizza, pasta dishes, etc.
Chinese Restaurants
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Chopstix
address: 33 Beam StreetSaid to be the best Chinese Restaurant in the area -
Sun Sing
address: 12, Welsh Row
Chinese Take-Away
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Chop Suey House
address: 15, Hospital St
Italian Restaurants
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Casa Italiano
address: High Street -
address: 25 Welsh Row
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address: 12a, Love Lane
Indian Restaurants
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Bengal Station
address: Station Building (formerly Nantwich Railway Station), Station Yard -
Indian Ocean
address: 27, Welsh Row -
Naaz Tandoori and Balti
address: 13 Pillory Street
Drink
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The Black Lion
address: 29 Welsh RowReputed to be the oldest pub in Nantwich as it was built in 1664. -
phone: +44 1270 625193address: 82 Hospital StreetA typical traditional period town pub close to Morrisons. Food is served from 12noon to 8PM every day. Beer garden, with heated patio area and bouncy castle for the kids in the warmer months
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address: High Street16th Century Coaching Inn located in the centre of Nantwich.
Harrisons Café BarThe first café-bar to open in Nantwich.
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The Malbank Hotel
address: 14 Beam StreetA busy town centre public house serving meals between the hours of 12noon and 8PM everyday. The Oddfellows ArmsAn attractive old pub with exposed beams and period features.
The Railway HotelThe Railway (unsurprisingly by Nantwich station) has live bands on Fridays and Saturdays.
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The Red Cow
address: 51 Beam StreetBeer garden and children’s play area. All food is home-made. -
The Shakespeare
address: 35 Beam StreetInn close to the bus station -
The Union
address: 15 High StreetA town centre pub offering a wide range of lunches and bar snacks. -
phone: +44 1270 624172address: 42 Hospital StreetOffers a range of hot meals, sandwiches and light bites.
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Wickstead Arms
address: Mill StreetA warm and friendly traditional town centre pub. Food is served all day. -
Ye Olde Vaults
address: 48 High StreetBar meals served between 11.30AM and 3.30PM M-Sa.
Sleep
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address: High Street16th Century Coaching Inn located in the centre of Nantwich.