Northwich is getting ready to turn tropical this August, as the town’s much-loved Pina Colada Festival returns for its biggest celebration yet. Taking over the town centre next Saturday (22nd August), the free family-friendly festival will bring together live music,...
#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
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Pina Colada Festival Event Guide
Planning your visit to the festival? Our Festival Event Guide has everything you need to make the most of the weekend. Browse the guide online using the flipbook below, or download a copy to view anytime. Inside you’ll find the full event programme, entertainment...
What Sort of Dad is Your Dad? A Father’s Day Gift Guide from Northwich
Whether he's happiest on a couch or a court, tinkering in the shed, digging through vinyl records or enjoying a well-earned pint, Northwich has Father's Day covered. From unique local finds to memorable experiences, here's our guide to finding the perfect gift for...
Enjoy some free fun in the sun in Northwich this summer
As the sun makes a more regular and welcome appearance in the run-up to summer, there’s plenty of ways to make the most of it in Northwich, at little to no cost! Northwich’s Paddling Pool is back for the summer, opening to the public from May to September. This...