'''Nantwich''' is a beautiful historic town in Cheshire. It contains many old buildings which were bulit after the great fire of Nantwich in 1583.
Someone who is born within the town's boundaries is called a 'Dabber'.
Get in
By train
Nantwich is on the Crewe to Shrewsbury line.
By car
Nantwich is 9 miles from Junction 16 of the M6.
By coach
Birkenhead to Portsmouth service calls at Nantwich
By bus
there are frequent buses to Crewe and Chester from Nantwich bus station
By boat
the Shropshire Union Canal has a basin at the western end of the town.
Get around
The town centre itself is relatively small, with everything within walking distance.
See
The 14th century '''St Marys Church''' [http://www.stmarysnantwich.btinternet.co.uk/index.htm] is often referred to as the cathedral of South Cheshire.
'''Nantwich Museum''' [http://www.nantwichmuseum.org.uk] is in Pillory Street. It stands next door to the former '''Nantwich jail''' and across the road is a replica of the original pillory. The museum has displays about the town's past including the leather industry and salt mining and a recently discovered salt ship.
Do
'''Guided tours''' of the town can be arranged by contacting the Tourist information Centre (Tel: 01270 537359) where a 'Walkabout Tour' leaflet is on sale.
Go '''swimming''' in the outdoor brine pool at Nantwich Baths [http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/main.asp?page=214].
Buy
There are many attractive '''small independant shops''' in Nantwich.
There is a good '''market''' on Thursdays and Saturdays in the market hall near the central square.
Eat
Curshaws at the Cat. elsh Row. 1270 623020. ttp://www.curshaws.com. Modern setting in a very old building.
Nakatcha. 0-22 Welsh Row. 1270 629070. ttp://www.nakatcha.com. Bar, restaurant and night club
Oscars. eam Street. 1270 620900. .00pm to 10.00pm Tuesday ? Saturday.
Chinese Restaurants
Chopstix. 3 Beam Street. 1270 619519. The best Chinese Restaurant in the area
Sun Sing. 2, Welsh Row. 1270 610339.
Chinese Take-Away
Chop Suey House. 5, Hospital St. 1270 626494.
Italian Restaurants
Casa Italiano. igh Street. 1270 625439.
Romazzino. 2a, Love Lane. 1270 626456.
Indian Restaurants
Bengal Station. tation Building (formerly Nantwich Railway Station), Station Yard. 1270 620600.
Indian Ocean. 7, Welsh Row. 1270 629968.
Jaipur. 5 Welsh Row. 1270 628879. My favourite Indian also does Thai.
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Naaz Tandoori and Balti. 3 Pillory Street. 1270 629800.
Drink
The Black Lion. 9 Welsh Row. 1270 628711. Reputed to be the oldest pub in Nantwich as it was built in 1664.
The Boot & Shoe. 2 Hospital Street. 1270 625193. ttp://www.thebootandshoe.com. A typical traditional period town pub close to Morrisons. Food is served from 12noon to 8:00pm every day. Beer garden, with heated patio area and bouncy castle for the kids in the warmer months
Crown Hotel. igh Street. 1270 625283. ttp://www.crownhotelnantwich.com. 16th Century Coaching Inn located in the centre of Nantwich.
Harrisons Cafe Bar" address=High Street". 1270 626066. The first cafe-bar to open in Nantwich.
The Malbank Hotel. 4 Beam Street. 1270 626011. A busy town centre public house serving meals between the hours of 12noon and 8pm everyday.
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The Oddfellows Arms"97 Welsh Row directions=". 1270 624758. An attractive old pub with exposed beams and period features.
The Railway Hotel. ttp://www.railway-hotel.org. The Railway (unsuprisingly by Nantwich station) has live bands on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Red Cow. 1 Beam Street. 1270 628581. Beer garden and children_fs play area. All food is home-made.
The Shakespeare. 5 Beam Street. 1270 610550. Inn close to the bus station
The Union. 5 High Street. 1270 626046. A town centre pub offering a wide range of lunches and bar snacks.
The Vine. 2 Hospital Street. 1270 624172. ttp://www.thevinenantwich.co.uk. Offers a range of hot meals, sandwiches and light bites.
Wickstead Arms. ill Street. 1270 625139. A warm and friendly traditional town centre pub. Food is served all day.
Ye Olde Vaults. 8 High Street. 1270 626282. Bar meals served between 11.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Saturday.
Sleep
Crown Hotel. igh Street. 1270 625283. ttp://www.crownhotelnantwich.com. 16th Century Coaching Inn located in the centre of Nantwich.
Contact
Get out
[http://www.nantwichonline.com/ Social guide to Nantwich]