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Marbury Country Park
Nearby · Comberbach, north of Northwich
Lime avenues, old terraces and an arboretum reveal a former country estate beside Budworth Mere. Woodland and open parkland make it a varied place for a walk or picnic.
Plan your visit
Some routes suit wheelchairs and pushchairs; others are more challenging. The outdoor swimming pool is for members.
Outdoors
60–120 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial estimate for a relaxed visit. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Access & terrain
- There are routes designed for broad access as well as more challenging paths unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Dogs
- Check the official visitor guide for current details.
- Parking
- On-site parking; the council publishes parking ticket information.
- Public transport
- Off Marbury Road, Comberbach. Walking and cycling access from Northwich via Carey Park; bus connections from Northwich and Warrington require checking.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Official visitor information ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Northwich
Start in Northwich centre for a riverside walk and museum stop; the wider woodland sites make longer outings.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
River Dane and Chinkers Field
Walk from the town centreFollow the museum's suggested walking approach from the town towards Weaver Hall along the River Dane through Chinkers Field.
Time for a pause
Weaver Hall coffee shop
Walk from the town centreA small ground-floor coffee shop serves drinks and packaged cakes or snacks; entry to the coffee shop does not need a gallery ticket.
Another discovery
Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse
Walk from the town centreExplore the former workhouse on London Road. Main galleries charge adult admission; the temporary exhibition is free.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Official visitor information ↗Official visitor information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Lime-tree avenues
- Budworth Mere beside ancient woodland
- Raised terraces and stone walls
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
