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Nantwich Museum
Nantwich · Pillory Street
Explore salt-making, Roman roots and Civil War history behind the timber-framed streets.
Plan your visit
IndoorsFree admission
45–90 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested allowance for galleries and exhibitions. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Museum admission is free; donations are welcome.
- Access & terrain
- The main entrance has steps; a step-free side entrance has an intercom. Displays are mainly on the ground floor, with an accessible toilet, hearing loops and large-print/braille guides.
- Dogs
- Trained assistance dogs only inside the museum.
- Parking
- Love Lane is the nearest long-stay public car park.
- Public transport
- Nantwich railway station and Nantwich bus station are both within walking distance.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Nantwich Museum: visiting, access and travel ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Nantwich
Nantwich’s river and church are town-centre stops; Acton’s volunteer café is a separate village visit.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
Nantwich riverside and lake walk
Walk from the town centreFollow the council’s riverside route from the town towards the lake. Some surfaces are loose or muddy and there are access barriers; consult the mapped route.
Another discovery
St Mary’s Church
Walk from the town centrePause at the historic parish church in the centre; confirm interior opening around services.
Time for a pause
Tea at the Tower, Acton
Drive from the town centreA volunteer-run tea and homemade-cake session inside Acton church. Check the current session details before making the separate trip; donations support the church.
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.
Cheshire East — Walks for All, Nantwich Riverside ↗St Mary’s Church — official information ↗Tea at the Tower, Acton — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Museum frontage
- Pillory Street
- Salt and Civil War stories
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
