Wadakkanchery, is a small town in Thrissur district, Kerala. It is the Head Quarters of Talappally Taluk.

Wadakkanchery is an important cultural centre. The Kerala Kalamandalam is located at Cheruthuruthy, not far from Wadakkanchery. This place is home to many artistes, literary and cinema figures. Film director Bharathan, Kathakali singer, Kalamandalam Hyder Ali, film actor Oduvil Unnikrishnan, author of the Malayalam version of the "Panchatantram", Sumangala are all from Wadakkanchery.

Government Boys' High School as well as Government Girls' High School are the premier educational institutions. Vyasa College, managed by (Nair Service Society), at neighbouring Parlikkad is the noted educational institution near Wadakkanchery. Parlikkad also hosts a major Religious congregation of Hindu bhagawatkars during December of every year.

The Vazani Dam, approximately 8 Km from here, made entirely of mud is the major tourist attraction near Wadakkanchery.

Wadakkanchery is situated in the heart of "pooram belt" - "pooram"s are the annual festivals in temples of central Kerala, mostly in and around Wadakkanchery, are well known for the fireworks extravaganzas during the festivals.

Wadakkanchery assembly constituency is part of Alathur Lok Sabha constituency.