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Northwich is a market town and civil parish in the Cheshire West and Chester borough of Cheshire, England. It lies on the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the rivers Weaver and Dane, 18 miles (29 km) east of Chester, 15 miles (24 km) south of Warrington, 19 miles (31 km) south of Manchester, 69 miles (111 km) north of Birmingham and 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Liverpool. The population of the parish was 22,726 at the 2021 census.

One of the town's most significant attractions is the Anderton Boat Lift, which is considered one of the top engineering feats of the Victorian era. This impressive structure was built in 1875 and is a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering that lifts boats 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal. You can take a boat trip on the lift or explore the Visitor Centre, where you can learn about the history and significance of this engineering masterpiece.

Another highlight of Northwich is the Lion Salt Works Museum, which is a former salt mine that has been transformed into a fascinating museum. Here, you can learn about the history of salt production in the UK, explore the underground tunnels, and even try your hand at creating your own salt crystals.