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#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 is back and better than ever
The much-awaited Pina Colada Festival is back for 2024, bringing tropical delights to Northwich. Get ready to explore four festival zones packed with entertainment, music, and interactive experiences. From live music stages to children’s crafting workshops, there's...
Get Ready to Sip, Salsa, and Celebrate at Northwich’s Pina Colada Festival!
Everyone’s invited for a day of tropical fun, vibrant music, and, of course, to sample great cocktails and mocktails as organisers gear up for Northwich’s annual Pina Colada Festival. Taking place on Saturday, 17th August 2024, the spectacular and vibrant event will...
Northwich celebrates its Waterways
The recent Northwich River Festival 2024 was a vibrant celebration of the town's waterways. Set on the River Weaver, visitors enjoyed watching 16 teams race throughout the day until the final 3 went head to head to crown the 2024 winners. Congratulations to the 2024...