The end of summer is nearly here, which can only mean one thing - it’s back-to-school time. Whether your children are starting school for the first time, moving up a year or heading off to college, Northwich has everything you need to get ready. From brand new...
#Northwich Does It Better
A North West InBloom Gold winning town, with huge character, an amazing sense of community and some of the biggest events in Cheshire.
Parks & Attractions
Take a stroll through Marbury Park, stumble across iconic engineering at Anderton Boat Lift (the “Cathedral of the Canals”) and find a town brimming with timber framed historic buildings.
Why Visit Northwich?
Huge events
Retail
Leisure
Food & Drink
Heritage
Northwich is in the heart of the Cheshire, at the confluence of the River Weaver & the River Dane
Hosting an Annual River Festival, which sees the town’s usually peaceful and gently flowing river transformed into a theatre of war and tribal rivalry.
Featured Events
If you’ve read this far, we’re hoping you spotted the three times we mentioned events – that’s because they’re some of the best events in Cheshire, and… the biggests ones are free!
Pina Colada Festival
Did you know, the musician Rupert Holmes was born in Northiwch? This legend is the creator of the Pina Colada song and each August our town converts into a tropical paradise in his honour.
3rd Saturday in August
Now Northwich
With the tagline ‘Expect the Unexpected’, we can’t really tell you much about this event as it changes every year. One thing we can say is that it’s pretty awesome, from giant astronauts roaming the streets, to a replica of the moon floating in the air, it will WOW you! We can’t say when it is… it’ll ruin the surprise.
A Christmas Extravaganza
You won’t believe what you’ll find when you visit Northwich for it’s HUGE light switch on event. It gets underway at 12pm, with an Ice Rink, as well as lots of free activities, a funfair and a mega parade finale.
Last Saturday in November
Latest News
Pina Colada Festival Event Guide
The Pina Colada Festival is fast approaching and there is so much taking place on the day! To make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun, make sure to take a look at our handy event guide, which includes all the activities, locations and timings for the day. Date:...
Sunshine, Salsa & Surf: Why Northwich’s Pina Colada Festival Is the Summer Event You Can’t Miss
If there’s one event you want you don’t want to miss this summer, it’s Northwich’s Pina Colada Festival on Saturday 16th August—because not only is it back, it’s set to be bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before! Now in its fifth year, this free, family-friendly...
A Summer of Creativity: Enjoy the Northwich Festival of Arts This July
Northwich is bursting into colour this July as the Festival of Arts returns to the town centre – a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and culture for all ages. With a packed programme of free creative workshops, the return of the much-loved Northwich Art...