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Canal Boating from Nantwich Canal Centre

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Nantwich Canal Centre on the Shropshire Union canal in Nantwich


Marina, Basin End, Chester Rd,, Nantwich, CW5 8LB

Situated on the banks of the River Weaver, Nantwich is famous for the medieval timbered buildings dotted around the town. Stroll through the atmospheric streets and visit for bijoux boutiques, antiques dealers and contemporary craft shops. Nantwich is a mile away from the Marina giving yo0u a great choice of bars and restaurants and local useful amenities for groceries etc.

Cruising Routes

Sorry, we don't have any routes for this marina currently.

Things to do

  • 1
    Take a leisurely cruise down the scenic Shropshire Union Canal, dotted with pretty towns and villages, to the home of Gingerbread at Market Drayton, and onwards to Brewood in Staffordshire.
  • 2
    Four Counties Ring A cruise with something for everyone through the counties of Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands. This route can be done by experienced and energetic crews in just 7 nights
  • 3
    LLangollen Canal A spectacular route taking in the entire length of the Llangollen Canal, with a wonderful variety of countryside views, friendly canalside towns, some relaxing lock-free sections, a few tunnels and 2 incredible aqueducts including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales.
  • 4
    Anderton Boat Lift Perfect for beginners, this route through the Cheshire countryside passes through pretty towns and villages, a couple of aqueducts, a few tunnels, and the opportunity to visit the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre where boats are lifted down to the River Weaver below.

Directions

  • Directions By Road
    Leave M6 Motorway at Junction 16 Follows signed to Crewe/Nantwich At the first roundabout carry straight on towards Nantwich/Crewe The next 3 roundabouts go straight over heading towards Nantwich At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Pratchetts Row/A534 At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Water-Lode/B5341 for 1 mile Turn right onto Chester Road/B5341 Then the Marina is 0.2 miles on your right, enter the first carpark
  • Directions By Rail
    The nearest rail station is Nantwich where we are just a short taxi ride away. Nantwich rail station can be reached from London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
  • Nearest Airport
    Manchester Airport is 50 minutes away (37.9 miles) Birmingham Airport is 1 hours 20 mins away (70 miles)
  • Local Accommodation
    Please check www.airbnb.co.uk or www.booking.com for local availability.
  • Taxi Information
    Haightons Taxis: 01270 624574 ML Taxis: 01270 667585
  • Groceries
    Aldi - Phone 0800 0420800 (5 minute drive) Morrisons - Phone 01270 627426 (5 minute drive) Sainsburys - Phone 01270 628856 (8 minute drive