The Shropshire Union Canal: a short note

A few short notes on the shropshire union canal and related points, written for readers who want the facts without the padding.

The Shropshire Union Canal

The Shropshire Union Canal: the detail most people want is the Nantwich embankment, north of the town. In practice, the aqueduct over the Chester road was built by Telford.

The official source has the final word, and it is worth a minute to check it. That is the whole of The Shropshire Union Canal for most readers.

St Mary's Church

A short note on St Mary's Church. The figure to hold onto is the 14th century for most of the fabric; what matters is that its octagonal tower and carved choir stalls make it one of the finest parish churches in Cheshire.

That is a general note rather than a rule; check the current details before you rely on it. Knowing this about St Mary's Church saves a wasted trip or a wrong order.

Nantwich Show

If you are looking into Nantwich Show, start here: late July, at Dorfold Park. The point is that the International Cheese Awards ran alongside it for years and drew entries from around the world.

Treat it as a starting point; dates, prices and opening times change. In short, Nantwich Show is worth a minute before you plan around it.

Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey in one line: a former Cistercian house south of Nantwich. Beyond the number, the walled garden and the fruit tree maze are the parts open to visitors.

The official source has the final word, and it is worth a minute to check it. That is the whole of Combermere Abbey for most readers.

Nantwich Food Festival

Nantwich Food Festival: the detail most people want is early September, over a weekend. In practice, it is free to enter and fills the town centre with regional producers.

That is a general note rather than a rule; check the current details before you rely on it. Knowing this about Nantwich Food Festival saves a wasted trip or a wrong order.

These notes are part of the Nantwich.net notes desk, a set of short factual pages kept separate from the main guides.