Whether you’re after a present for a loved one, a well-earned treat for yourself, or simply fancy a browse, Northwich has it all. Take an afternoon, or longer, to discover and enjoy the town’s thriving market culture.

There’s a diverse range of shops in Northwich too. From unique independents to national retailers, the town has the perfect mix of brands and sole traders.

The Barons Quay development continues to fill up as well. Make sure you check the News section for the latest updates.

Latest retail and leisure Blog Posts

Wellbeing in Northwich

Wellbeing in Northwich

In this fast-paced world with endless responsibilities and constant distractions, it's easy for us to neglect our own health and happiness. But in the picturesque town of Northwich, in the heart of Cheshire, there's a sense of tranquillity and community that makes it...

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Looking after your car this Winter

Looking after your car this Winter

Winter is here and it's time to brace ourselves for the chilly weather ahead. While we may all be gearing up with winter coats, scarfs and wellies,  and not forgetting hot cups of cocoa, it's easy to overlook our vehicles.  Make sure your car is winter-ready and able...

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January 24 Sales

January 24 Sales

The New Year has arrived, and with it comes the opportunity to bag some incredible savings in Northwich. Whether you are looking for furniture, clothes, shoes, jewellery, holidays or haircuts, the town has everything you need to make the most of the January sales. To...

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Independent Northwich Business To Visit This Winter

Independent Northwich Business To Visit This Winter

Winter is here! And what better way to beat the cold weather blues than by exploring the amazing independent businesses in Northwich?  First stop, Kings Delicatessen - a cheese lover's paradise. Their wide selection of crafted cheeses is bound to have something to...

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4 Charity Shops in Northwich

4 Charity Shops in Northwich

Charity begins at home…  Crane Quality Counselling Based on Witton Street, Crane Quality Counselling shop sells pre-loved furniture and clothing and is open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. The charity was set up in 2017 and offers a wide range of counselling...

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High Street Shops in Northwich

High Street Shops in Northwich

Your local Northwich Town Centre has all you need to create your perfect summer capsule wardrobe, so whether looking for a style refresh or those summer essentials, read on for where you can get them and how you can make sure they don’t cost the earth. Matalan Let’s...

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Introducing Gallery 3

Introducing Gallery 3

Introducing Gallery 3: Unveiling Artistic Treasures by Lea Williams Art and The Marbury Lady at Ivy Cottage InteriorsIntroducing Gallery 3: Unveiling Artistic Treasures by Lea Williams Art and The Marbury Lady at Ivy Cottage InteriorsA treat is in store for all those...

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What’s it like to swim at Puddle Ducks?

What’s it like to swim at Puddle Ducks?

Me?  I’m a six month old Splasher! You see, I’ve always loved my bath and so when I got big enough, Mummy decided to take me to my first Splasher class at Puddle Ducks in Northwich.  I’ve got to be honest, I’ve never been to a swimming pool before - I’m six months old...

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What to do during the Easter holiday in Northwich?

What to do during the Easter holiday in Northwich?

What to do during the Easter holiday in Northwich? The longer, lighter hours are a great way to celebrate Spring - just in time for Easter.From exciting activities for the kids to family-friendly heritage sites, Northwich has something for everyone this Easter...

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Farmfoods Northwich Celebrates 6-Month Milestone

Farmfoods Northwich Celebrates 6-Month Milestone

The dedicated team at the Farmfoods store in Northwich town centre is excited to celebrate their 6-month milestone since the grand opening. Located at the former Co-op site on Chester Way, the store has quickly become an integral part of the community, enhancing the...

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Charity Shopping Evening

Charity Shopping Evening

Businesses in Northwich town centre are coming together to support Victoria Infirmary's (VIN) fundraising appeal, with a charity shopping evening taking place on Thursday 2nd March. Chapel Gifts & Home and Board Beans are teaming up for this charity evening and...

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Stress Awareness Day in Northwich

Stress Awareness Day in Northwich

Stress Awareness Day falls on the first Wednesday in November; this year, it’s today, Wednesday, 2nd November 2022. Mediation and Mindfulness Taking part in meditation and mindfulness exercises can really help your physical and mental well-being.Yoga is all about...

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Chapel Gifts & Home

Chapel Gifts & Home

Chapel Gifts Northwich now sells furniture. They have a wide range of furniture such as sofas, dining room tables and more!

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Spatial Sound & Vision is making big moves!

Spatial Sound & Vision is making big moves!

Spatial Sound and Vision has established itself as a trusted name in all things home electronics over the last 17 years and they have just moved to a new bespoke premises on Station Road at the old RAFA wings club

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Barons Quay

Barons Quay

Barons Quay is a thriving retail and leisure hub in Northwich. The project, which continues to welcome new tenants, is helping to position the town has a destination of choice here in Mid Cheshire. Visitors can shop, eat, drink, relax or let their hair down, and they...

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Odeon Cinema Northwich

Odeon Cinema Northwich

Watch the latest blockbusters in state-of-the-art surroundings at Northwich’s stunning Barons Quay ODEON cinema. With five screens and one of the only ISENSE screens in the UK, you can enjoy films with amazing clarity and sound. Watching a film on an ISENSE screen,...

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Hello 2022!

Hello 2022!

Have you set your intention for the year? Perhaps you want to try new things? We've put together a helpful blog which includes some new year resolution ideas and how our local businesses can help you accomplish them!I want to try Veganuary Want to give a vegan diet a...

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Support local this Christmas!

Support local this Christmas!

The 4th of December this month was Small Business Saturday and we are all about supporting the businesses in our town centre – no matter what size they are and what time of the year it is. There’s such a different variety of businesses in our town centre, small...

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Parks & Green Spaces

Parks & Green Spaces

In and around Northwich there are a range of beautiful parks and green spaces for visitors to enjoy. Take the kids to a play area, walk the dogs or discover a spectacular new walking or running route. The scenery is some of the best in the whole of Cheshire and there...

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11 new businesses to discover in Northwich

11 new businesses to discover in Northwich

Despite the difficulties facing high streets around the country at the moment, Northwich has seen a number of new businesses open their doors here in the town over the last couple of months. From coffee houses and bars to places for geeks and pooches, there is...

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8 reasons to shop local in Northwich

8 reasons to shop local in Northwich

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear just how important local shops and businesses are to the community. In many cases, their products and services have provided a lifeline through difficult times.With lockdown restrictions easing though, now...

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Northwich BID urges shoppers to be kind and stay safe

Northwich BID urges shoppers to be kind and stay safe

The Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) is urging shoppers to be kind and stay safe as stores welcome back customers.It is a message that the BID is conveying through social distancing themed marketing materials which have been distributed to retailers and...

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6 reasons to shop in Northwich this Christmas

6 reasons to shop in Northwich this Christmas

The Christmas adverts are on TV. Festive lights and decorations are going up in homes and businesses. And yes, it’s probably time to start thinking about those all-important Christmas presents. But before you fire up the laptop, or head to a city-centre, have you...

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Two Northwich businesses bag ‘In Bloom’ awards

Two Northwich businesses bag ‘In Bloom’ awards

Two businesses within Northwich have come out on top in a public vote after entering a competition as part of Northwich in Bloom. A range of the town’s retailers entered the Northwich ‘Best Dressed Business’ competition which had two different categories for pubs and...

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A fresh new look for Matalan Northwich

A fresh new look for Matalan Northwich

Northwich’s Matalan has a fresh new look after undergoing a major refurbishment throughout the store.Shoppers can now benefit from new lighting, flooring and a revamped customer service area, while there is also a new market place which has been designed to highlight...

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Live From Northwich! Featuring The Wow Shop

Live From Northwich! Featuring The Wow Shop

This week we were blown away by The Wow Shop and their amazing balloon creations, their range of party prep and their selection of fancy dress accessories. They offer decorations for all events so it’s great if you really want to go the extra mile! Vickkie, the store...

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Live From Northwich! Featuring Belvoir Lettings

Live From Northwich! Featuring Belvoir Lettings

This week we paid a visit to Belvoir Lettings. They help with your landlord and tenant property needs including lettings, management and buy-to-let investments. They have been in Northwich for 10 years and are the British Property Awards Gold Winner for Letting Agency...

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Live From Northwich! Featuring Hot Pod Yoga

Live From Northwich! Featuring Hot Pod Yoga

This week we stopped by Hot Pod Yoga and had a look around their studio and got a taste of a yoga session in the pod. They opened their doors in November last year and have been providing classes to everyone since. Minna, the owner of the studio, is a working mum...

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Live From Northwich! Featuring Rosebank Sports

Live From Northwich! Featuring Rosebank Sports

This week we paid a visit to Rosebank Sports shop on Witton Street (opposite the Penny Black pub) and spoke to co-owner Tony about the products they sell and the fantastic services they provide, including their new Sports and Wellbeing Therapy located above the shop....

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Live From Northwich: Featuring HD Travel

Live From Northwich: Featuring HD Travel

This week on Live From Northwich I paid a visit to HD Travel to find out what their top recommendations would be this year for couples, friends and family holidays and the perfect city break. Located right next door to the Indoor Market on Apple Market Street, HD...

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New businesses aiming to help Northwich get fit and healthy

New businesses aiming to help Northwich get fit and healthy

Two new businesses have opened in Northwich aimed at helping people improve their fitness levels and nutrition. Kay-Leigh Richardson and John Fielding, who both live in the town, have opened Nutrition @ The Hangout and The Hangout NW at Unit 1 in Ash Street, with the...

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Live From Northwich: Featuring Store 101

Live From Northwich: Featuring Store 101

Store 101 is the first of a number of businesses we will be visiting over the upcoming weeks in a bid to showcase the huge offering we have right here on our high street. I had never visited the shop before but was informed prior to my visit that it was a true...

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Turn the heat up this January with Hotpod Yoga

Turn the heat up this January with Hotpod Yoga

Franchise owner Minna Scaife has received an astounding amount of positive feedback from the local community after choosing Northwich as the home of its first Hotpod Yoga studio. This new and exciting form of yoga was first launched in 2013 and has since developed...

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Northwich BID makes winter investments once again

Northwich BID makes winter investments once again

Following investments into Northwich’s image over the past three years, the Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) has once again funded initiatives to add colour and sparkle to the town centre.The organisation has not only invested in hanging and railing...

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