Winnington Place, Northwich

Northwich has plenty of options for travel, whether you prefer to drive or take public transport. You can take the local A-roads to Chester, Manchester or Liverpool, or drive 22 minutes to the M6 for a straight shot to Birmingham or Preston.

Greenbank Train Station is only a 17-minute walk away from Winnington Place, running trains directly to Manchester and Chester within an hour. Change at either city for services across the country, including trains to Liverpool, London and even Glasgow.

For local transport, head over to the Armitage Way bus stop to take the N4 bus into Northwich, where you can do your shopping, meet with friends or change buses to get to surrounding villages.

There are plenty of schools in Northwich to choose from, whether you’re looking for nurseries, or primary or secondary schools for your teens. Younger children can enrol in the Winnington Park County Primary School located directly behind the development, or you can drop your little ones off at the Little Angels Day Nursery during busy workdays.

For young musicians, the Hobley Music School is just down the road, providing specialised education for teenagers. Secondary schoolers can also head into Northwich for a wide range of school and college options, including Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form.

If you’re looking for a shopping experience close to home, make your way into Northwich, where supermarkets like Sainsbury’s and Lidl offer an easy way to get household necessities and groceries. Clothes shops and DIY supply stores are also easy to find in the town.

If you’re looking for a leisurely shopping experience, Barons Quay shopping centre is a great place to while away your days off at shops such as Game, H&M and River Island. The centre also hosts a gym, an art gallery and an ODEON cinema.

As for places to eat, Northwich doesn’t scrimp – enjoy a meal out at one of many local pubs, sit down for lunch at a cafe or order a takeout pizza if you don’t feel like going out. You can also explore plenty of local restaurants in Northwich, including South African cuisine at That South African Place, grills at The Cheshire Grill and pastries at Williamson’s Bakery.