Nantwich

Nantwich is a market town in Cheshire East, England, that stretches along the River Weaver with its historic center arranged around a main church. Three streets radiate from the market square in different directions, connecting the older quarters with newer residential areas.

A devastating fire destroyed large parts of the settlement in 1583, after which Elizabeth I provided funds for reconstruction. Salt extraction shaped the settlement since Saxon times and enabled trade in leather and cheese for centuries.

The name derives from the Old English word for saltworks, and the streets are lined with timber-framed houses and Georgian facades. Many residents use the market squares and shops regularly for their shopping.

The railway station connects the town with surrounding cities, while bus lines serve the closer surroundings. The walk from the station to the historic core takes about ten minutes on foot.

A stone bridge spans the Weaver near the center and has connected both banks for several centuries. The structure still carries daily traffic today and serves as a landmark for visitors.

Location: Cheshire East

Shares border with: Edleston, Henhull

GPS coordinates: 53.06700,-2.52200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:22