Local Area
OverWater Marina is set in Cheshire, just a 20-minute walk from the pretty canal side village of Audlem on the Shropshire Union Canal. The village has a wide range of shops, cafes and pubs. For more information on Audlem, visit Audlem Online.
If you love to walk in the countryside, enjoy nature or just relaxing, you'll find us ideal! There are a range of walks in the area – you can pick up a leaflet from reception.
Fancy visiting one of the many quaint market towns nearby – try Nantwich, known for having among the highest concentration of listed buildings in England, Whitchurch, the oldest continually inhabited town in Shropshire or Market Drayton, famous for its Gingerbread and its bustling weekly market.
You can also visit the historic city of Chester and walk its magnificent medieval city walls, or simply spend time down by the River Dee.Both Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire and Stoke on Trent, famous for its world-renowned pottery are also within reach with excellent shopping facilities.
Closer to home you can visit:
The Secret Bunker, Hack Green
Crewe Railway Heritage Centre
The Dorothy Clive Gardens, Willoughbridge
Nantwich Outdoor Brine Pool (seasonal)
Dagfields Craft & Antiques
Bridgemere Garden Centre
Hodnet Gardens
Hawkstone Park Follies
Alderford Lake (cafe & wild swimming)
Things to do:
Audlem Lass (raising money for the RNLI)
The Audlem Lass Boat Service operates every weekend and bank holiday from Easter to late October. Running between Overwater and Audlem bottom lock, it's then just a short walk to the pubs, shops and cafe's of Audlem.
Suggested cash donation is £2 for adults each way (children £1) and dogs are free and very welcome.
Narrowboat Day Hire
Cheshire Cat Narrowboats run out of Overwater marina. For a truly magical break, book a day boat whilst you stay in our Glamping Wagons.
https://cheshirecatnarrowboats.co.uk/
Fishing
Our local fishery is just a couple of minutes up the road.
http://www.cooleacresfishery.co.uk/
Golf
Want to get out on the fairways during your stay?
Our nearest Golf course is Hill Valley in Whitchurch
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/hill-valley
Shooting
Clay pigeon shooting and shooting school
Flying
Is a balloon ride the ultimate romantic gesture?
Virgin balloons run trips from Whitchurch Rugby Club, and can be booked at
https://www.virginballoonflights.co.uk/location/whitchurch
Swimming
Both Whitchurch and Nantwich have swimming pools – including a outside brine pool at Nantwich!
For wild swimming, Alderford Lake is on the outskirts of Whitchurch. They also offer paddle-boarding and inflatable fun during the summer.
Horse-riding
We recommend Springbank Riding school in Tushingham (on the outskirts of Whitchurch)
https://www.springbankridingschool.co.uk/
Places to eat.
Café at Bridge 80 – visit our onsite Café, for delicious breakfasts and lunches – open 9.30 till 4pm every day (9.30am – 5pm from April until October).
The lord Combermere- Central Audlem village pub serving excellent food and hosting various events and live music.
https://www.facebook.com/thelordcombermere/
The Shroppie Fly- visit this iconic canal-side bar in Audlem with a narrowboat bar. Serving home-cooked food and hosting live music.
The Bridge Inn – Marston's bar with a canal-side location serving home-cooked food and hosing live music and weekly quizzes.
https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpub.co.uk/
The Little Tapa Offeringexcellent tapas and craft beer in Audlem village – open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Find them on Facebook or call to book on 07999 781005
Piccola Italian- Excellent Italian takeaway in Audlem
https://www.piccolaitalian.co.uk/?l=en
Jan Lek Thai Restaurant and TakeawayFamily-Run Thai Café & Bar serving lunch and dinner Tuesday until Sunday and cakes and coffee on a Monday
For menus, visit https://www.janlekeatery.com/menus
Ayaans serving curries, pizzas and burgers
The Combermere Arms- Situated at Burleydam, on the road to Whitchurch. A Brunning and Price pub serving quality food
https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/combermere/
The White Lion at Hankelow- Community owned pub serving great food.