Notable People
- David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty (1871–1936), Admiral of the Fleet, was born in Nantwich.
- Sir William Bowman (1816–1892), surgeon, was born in Nantwich.
- Sir William Brereton, 1st Baronet established his headquarters in Nantwich during the English Civil War in 1643.
- Walter Cartwright (1871–19??), footballer, was born in Nantwich.
- Matt Coyle (b. 1971), graphic novelist, was born in Nantwich.
- Sir Randolph Crewe (1559–1646), Lord Chief Justice, was born in Nantwich.
- John Gerard (1545 – c.1611), botanist was born in Willaston near Nantwich.
- Dario Gradi, Crewe Alexandra manager, lives in Willaston.
- Simon Heartfield (b. 1962), DJ, musician and record producer, was born in Nantwich.
- George Latham (d. 1871), architect was born in Nantwich.
- Elizabeth Minshull (1630–1727), third wife of poet John Milton was born in nearby Wistaston and lived as a widow in Nantwich until her death in 1727. She was reputedly buried at the Baptist Chapel in Barker Street.
- Joseph Priestley (1733–1804), who co-discovered oxygen, was a Non-conformist minister and teacher at a school in Nantwich during the late 18th century.
- Sophie Reade (b. 1989), winner of Big Brother 2009 (UK), was born in Nantwich.
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