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Nantwich Walks Outside The Town The Historical Clock Face Walk Reaseheath Farm, Maize Maze, Zoo and Lambing Open seasons: Lambing - April, Nantwich is second only Farm, Maize Maze and Zoo - July to September to Chester in the county Reaseheath, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF for its rich array of Tel: 01270 625131 historical buildings. Dorfold Hall and Gardens Follow the clock faces Open: Tuesdays, 2pm-5pm from April - October. around the town and Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8LD venture back in time on Tel: 01270 625245 a fascinating tour. Snugbury’s Ice Cream Farm The Nantwich Guide Hurleston, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6BU Tel: 01270 624830 & Historical Trail brochure available from Nantwich Tourist Information is a rich Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker informative guidebook for this walk. Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 8AL Tel: 01270 629219 Bridgemere Nursery & Garden World Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7QB Tel: 01270 521100 Dagfields Crafts & Antiques Walgherton, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7LG Tel: 01270 841336 Cholmondeley Castle Gardens Open season: April - October Cholmondeley, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8AH Tel: 01829 720383 The Nantwich Loop Walk Follow the signposts for a relaxing three mile walk alongside the River Weaver, Nantwich Lake, Shropshire Union Canal and Welsh Row. The Nantwich Riverside Loop Walk leaflet is available from the Nantwich Tourist Information Office. For further information contact Nantwich Information Centre: Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DG Tel: 01270 303150 / 01270 628633 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk

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Places of Interest 1 St Mary’s Church - This magnificent and beautiful sandstone Nantwich church often called ‘The Cathedral of South Cheshire’ was built around the 14th century. Town Centre 2 Nantwich War Memorial - Commemorating the fallen of WW1 and WW2. Plan 3 The Crown Hotel - Rebuilt in 1583 after the great fire. This Grade II listed building has an exquisite gallery window on the third floor, stunning Georgian ballroom and original wattle and daub construction. 4 46 High Street - Now a book shop this beautiful Tudor house was built in 1584. 5 13 Queen’s Aid House - Built by Thomas Cleese after the great fire in 1584. An inscription can be viewed thanking Queen Elizabeth for her generous donation towards the towns reconstruction. 12 6 The Pillory - In the middle ages wrongdoers were imprisoned here for the whole town to see. Sometimes afterwards they were transported and ducked into the town’s cess pit. 7 Nantwich Player’s Theatre - Originally the Quakers meeting 15 Canal Basin house built in the 16th century. This quaint theatre is locally run, 14 hosting six plays a year and a youth production. 8 Nantwich Museum - Discover all about Nantwich. With regular

3 changing special exhibitions, there is always something new to see. 2 9 Millennium Clock - Designed by Paul Beckett to celebrate the 1 4 new millennium. 5 10 Sweetbriar Hall - Built in the late 15th century for the Wilbraham family, this is one of the few buildings to escape the great 10 fire of 1583. 9 11 Churche’s Mansion & Adam Antiques - Built in 1577 by Thomas 6 8 Cleese for Rychard & Margerye Churche. This is one of the oldest 11 buildings in Nantwich. Featured on ‘Most Haunted: Midsummer 7 Murders’ with Yvette Fielding in 2007. M6 12 Almshouses - The Crewe Almshouse was built in 1767. The Wright Almshouses seen through a beautiful archway were originally built in 1638 on London Road and moved here in 1974 stone by stone. 13 Nantwich Baths & Outdoor Brine Pool - Our unique outdoor pool is possibly the last in the country. With aqua fit and family fun sessions there is something for everyone. 14 The Cheshire Cat - Originally three cottages, then converted into The Widows’ Almshouse in 1676 by Roger Wilbraham. Today a charming bar, restaurant and hotel. Outside the sandstone steps were Nantwich Lake KEY used to dismount horses. P Parking Pedestrianised Area 15 Nantwich Canal & Marina - Relax and take a stroll along the WC Toilets (Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm) The Players Theatre tranquil canal, enjoy lunch at the quayside café or hire a narrowboat i Tourist Information Information Boards for a great day out. Railway Station 16 Airman’s Memorial - In remembrance of 1st Lieutenant Arthur © Crown Copyright, All rights reserved, licence No. 100052512 2012 16 Brown whose plane crashed here on the 14th of January 1944.