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Sunday 2 November: Open to Visitors. Season Closing Party Weekend!
Nov
2

Sunday 2 November: Open to Visitors. Season Closing Party Weekend!

Celebrate the end of our 2025 season with us over Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November! Lots of family fun with an autumnal spooky theme....

Take part in autumnal crafts with Nature Makers! (please note limited spaces available for this activity)

Join artist Debbie Goldsmith from 11am-3pm for her Spooky Station Creations: Halloween Hats, take a seat and be transformed into frightful or fabulous at Cosmic Faerie’s face painting station and enjoy drop in bubble shows too!!!

Get into the Halloween spirit with Debbie's fun-filled family craft workshop at Crewe Heritage Centre! Join us for a creative session where children and families can design and make their very own spooky hats and wearable art. Inspired by classic Halloween favourites like bats, black cats, and all things eerie and fun, this workshop is a great way to enjoy the season together. We’ll provide a variety of colourful, themed craft materials so you can bring your spooky creations to life. Whether you go for frightful or fabulous, your handmade hat or wearable will be something to take home and be proud of.

Perfect for children and families—just bring your imagination! All materials are included.

Take a ride on our spooky miniature train... if you dare! & lots more fun to be had. See you then!

All activities included in admission price.

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Saturday 1 November: Open to Visitors. Season Closing Party Weekend!
Nov
1

Saturday 1 November: Open to Visitors. Season Closing Party Weekend!

Celebrate the end of our 2025 season with us over Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November! Lots of family fun with an autumnal spooky theme....

Cheshire Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Card Making, Clay Hedgehogs, Wildflower Pots, Wildlife Colouring, Autumn Leaf Spotters and talks on wildlife friendly gardening at 11:30am and 13:30pm

Join artist Debbie Goldsmith from 11am-3pm for her Spooky Station Creations: Halloween Hats, take a seat and be transformed into frightful or fabulous at Cosmic Faerie’s face painting station and enjoy drop in bubble shows too!!!

Get into the Halloween spirit with Debbie's fun-filled family craft workshop at Crewe Heritage Centre! Join us for a creative session where children and families can design and make their very own spooky hats and wearable art. Inspired by classic Halloween favourites like bats, black cats, and all things eerie and fun, this workshop is a great way to enjoy the season together. We’ll provide a variety of colourful, themed craft materials so you can bring your spooky creations to life. Whether you go for frightful or fabulous, your handmade hat or wearable will be something to take home and be proud of.

Perfect for children and families—just bring your imagination! All materials are included.

Take a ride on our spooky miniature train... if you dare! & lots more fun to be had. See you then!

All activities are included in the admission price.

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Wednesday 29 October: FREE ADMISSION Open to Visitors
Oct
29

Wednesday 29 October: FREE ADMISSION Open to Visitors

FREE ADMISSION DAY: Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

There's lots to see and do at Crewe Heritage Centre. Ride on the miniature railway and take part in autumnal, wildlife friendly activities!

Join Sandbach Craft Works for some autumnal keyring making!

Help make lanterns for the Crewe Christmas lantern parade with local artist Debbie Goldsmith! Come to Crewe Town Centre on 29th November to parade your lantern as part of the switch on event!

Perfect for children and families—just bring your imagination! All materials are included.

Take a ride on our spooky miniature train... if you dare! & Get your broomstick ready to take on our Witches’ Racetrack.

Dressing up is strongly encouraged, although we do ask you keep our younger visitors and our volunteers in mind and don’t make them too scary or realistic! 

Also you can explore our Signal Boxes, Model Railways,Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Sunday 26 October: MIOG Exhibition
Oct
26

Sunday 26 October: MIOG Exhibition

We are excited to welcome back the Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) Exhibition to Crewe Heritage Centre in 2025.

The Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) community is proud to announce a family-friendly exhibition featuring a spectacular variety of layouts and traders. With support from friends at Locomotive Services Group, they will blend full-size rolling stock with meticulously crafted models, offering enthusiasts the perfect inspiration for their own railway creations.

This year’s event holds extra significance as they honor the memory of Colin Burgess, a beloved MIOG member who passed away in June 2024 after a brief but courageous battle with prostate cancer. Colin’s passion for both model railways and the real railway world was boundless, and it is in his spirit that we have dedicated ourselves to fundraising for this vital cause.

Over the next 13 months, leading up to their exhibition on 25th-26th October 2025, they will be organising multiple events to support prostate cancer research and awareness. Their goal is ambitious—raising £20,000—but every donation, no matter how small, brings them closer to ensuring that fewer families endure the heartbreak they experienced with Colin.

Colin was a devoted father, husband, and cherished member of his family and community. This fundraising effort is a tribute to his legacy, and the MIOG invite everyone to join them in making a difference. Even a pledge of £5 would be deeply appreciated.

Donations can be made via the MIOG JustGiving page, or simply by attending their exhibition at Crewe Heritage Centre and supporting the cause in person.

Let’s come together to celebrate our shared love of railways and do Colin proud.

Admission Prices:

Adult - £10

Children - Free (0-15 when accompanied by an adult)

£5 Charge for any child un-accompanied by an adult - Please note a minimum age of 12 years old will be permitted entry

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Saturday 25 October: MIOG Exhibition
Oct
25

Saturday 25 October: MIOG Exhibition

We are excited to welcome back the Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) Exhibition to Crewe Heritage Centre in 2025.

The Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) community is proud to announce a family-friendly exhibition featuring a spectacular variety of layouts and traders. With support from friends at Locomotive Services Group, they will blend full-size rolling stock with meticulously crafted models, offering enthusiasts the perfect inspiration for their own railway creations.

This year’s event holds extra significance as they honor the memory of Colin Burgess, a beloved MIOG member who passed away in June 2024 after a brief but courageous battle with prostate cancer. Colin’s passion for both model railways and the real railway world was boundless, and it is in his spirit that we have dedicated ourselves to fundraising for this vital cause.

Over the next 13 months, leading up to their exhibition on 25th-26th October 2025, they will be organising multiple events to support prostate cancer research and awareness. Their goal is ambitious—raising £20,000—but every donation, no matter how small, brings them closer to ensuring that fewer families endure the heartbreak they experienced with Colin.

Colin was a devoted father, husband, and cherished member of his family and community. This fundraising effort is a tribute to his legacy, and the MIOG invite everyone to join them in making a difference. Even a pledge of £5 would be deeply appreciated.

Donations can be made via the MIOG JustGiving page, or simply by attending their exhibition at Crewe Heritage Centre and supporting the cause in person.

Let’s come together to celebrate our shared love of railways and do Colin proud.

Admission Prices:

Adult - £10

Children - Free (0-15 when accompanied by an adult)

£5 Charge for any child un-accompanied by an adult - Please note a minimum age of 12 years old will be permitted entry

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Sunday 19 October: Open to Visitors
Oct
19

Sunday 19 October: Open to Visitors

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Saturday 18 October: Open to Visitors
Oct
18

Saturday 18 October: Open to Visitors

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Sunday 12 October: Open to Visitors
Oct
12

Sunday 12 October: Open to Visitors

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Saturday 11 October: Open to Visitors
Oct
11

Saturday 11 October: Open to Visitors

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Sunday 5 October: Open to Visitors
Oct
5

Sunday 5 October: Open to Visitors

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Saturday 4 October: Open to Visitors
Oct
4

Saturday 4 October: Open to Visitors

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Sunday 28 September: Open to Visitors. Rail 200 Celebratory Weekend
Sept
28

Sunday 28 September: Open to Visitors. Rail 200 Celebratory Weekend

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Saturday 27 September: Open to Visitors including Tracks through Time: A Community Rail Mural & Design Your Own Railway Worker Hat with Artist Francesca Chinnery
Sept
27

Saturday 27 September: Open to Visitors including Tracks through Time: A Community Rail Mural & Design Your Own Railway Worker Hat with Artist Francesca Chinnery

Join us for a drop-in creative workshop to celebrate 200 years of railway history with a collaborative community mural. Families are invited to draw, paint, and print their own railway memories, stories, and future ideas onto a giant canvas inspired by Crewe’s rich rail heritage. Your artwork will become part of a living mural both displayed and continually contributed to at the museum at certain points throughout the year.

Get ready for your first day working on the track!! Design your own Railway Workers hat and badge, which railway role will you choose?

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Sunday 21 September: Open to Visitors including Create Crewe: Heritage Collage Workshop for Families
Sept
21

Sunday 21 September: Open to Visitors including Create Crewe: Heritage Collage Workshop for Families

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Join artist Debbie Goldsmith to celebrate the rich history of Crewe Heritage Centre through colour, creativity, and collage! Bring the whole family along for a fun and engaging arts and crafts workshop where you’ll explore the story of the Heritage Centre through hands-on making. Using a wide range of materials—coloured papers, textures, photographs, and found objects—you’ll create your very own collage inspired by the engines, architecture, signs, and stories that make the Centre so unique. This is a brilliant opportunity for children and families to get creative together while learning about Crewe’s important railway past. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore, cut, stick, and imagine! All materials are provided, and your finished masterpiece is yours to take home and proudly display.

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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FREE ENTRY for Heritage Open Days Fair! Saturday 20 September: Open to Visitors. Rail 200 Celebratory Weekend
Sept
20

FREE ENTRY for Heritage Open Days Fair! Saturday 20 September: Open to Visitors. Rail 200 Celebratory Weekend

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Sunday 14 September: Open to Visitors including Create Crewe: Heritage Collage Workshop for Families with Artist Debbi Goldsmith
Sept
14

Sunday 14 September: Open to Visitors including Create Crewe: Heritage Collage Workshop for Families with Artist Debbi Goldsmith

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Join artist Debbie Goldsmith to celebrate the rich history of Crewe Heritage Centre through colour, creativity, and collage! Bring the whole family along for a fun and engaging arts and crafts workshop where you’ll explore the story of the Heritage Centre through hands-on making. Using a wide range of materials—coloured papers, textures, photographs, and found objects—you’ll create your very own collage inspired by the engines, architecture, signs, and stories that make the Centre so unique. This is a brilliant opportunity for children and families to get creative together while learning about Crewe’s important railway past. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore, cut, stick, and imagine! All materials are provided, and your finished masterpiece is yours to take home and proudly display.

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Saturday 13 September: Open to Visitors.
Sept
13

Saturday 13 September: Open to Visitors.

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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Sunday 7 September: Open to Visitors. Rail 200 Celebratory Weekend
Sept
7

Sunday 7 September: Open to Visitors. Rail 200 Celebratory Weekend

Celebrate Rail 200 with us at Crewe Heritage Centre for our Mini Steam Gala in partnership with Foxfield Miniature Railway!!!

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre this weekend for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

We have sadly been without our resident steam locomotive, Jenny, this season while she gets her boiler repaired. In the meantime to celebrate Railway 200 we are looking forward to welcoming our friends from Foxfield Miniature Railway to a mini steam gala at Crewe Heritage Centre. We hope to be running 3 trains under steam. 2 passenger trains and a goods train.

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

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