To celebrate Local History Month, Kate Blakemore will join us to present a talk on the inspirational women of Cheshire in particular in Crewe. 

The talk will focus on how we can celebrate Cheshires Women together. 

Join us at Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun and creative workshop for all ages! Explore the hidden details around the site—like old plaques, signs, and manhole covers—that many visitors miss. Then, turn these discoveries into your own unique fabric prints using the textures and raised surfaces you find. We’ll be using eco-friendly, water-based inks, and all materials are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up—just bring your curiosity and get ready to explore!

Join us for a creative and fun-filled workshop inspired by Northern Ballets production of Hansel and Gretel (coming to the Lyceum Theatre on Sat 7 June). This interactive experience invites young people and families to design their own sets and create personalised Hansel and Gretel costumes and characters. Participants will learn about the rich history of the Lyceum Theatre, exploring its fascinating past while unleashing their imagination.

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has been entertaining the people of Cheshire and far beyond since opening its doors back in 1911. David Owen, the resident historian of the theatre will be joining our local history month spotlight to give a presentation on the current theatre and its predecessors. He will also be talking about the various shows that he has worked on over many years and the fascinating characters that he has met. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and to share your memories of the theatre and the various performances, which you have enjoyed.

Dress up for a fun filled 1940’s weekend at Crewe Heritage Centre. Meet special guest Winston Churchill & his wife, enjoy nostalgic songs from Vera Lynn and take part in our family friendly craft workshop with Artist Debbie Goldsmith!

Celebration Craft Workshop: Bunting & Rosettes Join us at Crewe Heritage Centre as we commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II with a special VE Day arts and crafts workshop. Get creative and celebrate this important moment in history by designing your very own colourful bunting and a wearable rosette. Learn about the symbols and colours used during the celebrations in 1945, and use a range of fun craft materials to make something truly special. This workshop is perfect for children and families and offers a hands-on way to connect with history through creativity. All materials are provided, and you’ll be able to take your bunting and rosette home to display proudly!

Dress up for a fun filled 1940’s weekend at Crewe Heritage Centre. Meet special guest Winston Churchill & his wife, enjoy nostalgic songs by the Andrew Sisters and take part in our family friendly craft workshop with Artist Debbie Goldsmith!

Celebration Craft Workshop: Bunting & Rosettes Join us at Crewe Heritage Centre as we commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II with a special VE Day arts and crafts workshop. Get creative and celebrate this important moment in history by designing your very own colourful bunting and a wearable rosette. Learn about the symbols and colours used during the celebrations in 1945, and use a range of fun craft materials to make something truly special. This workshop is perfect for children and families and offers a hands-on way to connect with history through creativity. All materials are provided, and you’ll be able to take your bunting and rosette home to display proudly!

Join us at Crewe Heritage Centre as we commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II with a special VE Day arts and crafts workshop. Get creative and celebrate this important moment in history by designing your very own colourful bunting and a wearable rosette. Learn about the symbols and colours used during the celebrations in 1945, and use a range of fun craft materials to make something truly special. This workshop is perfect for children and families and offers a hands-on way to connect with history through creativity. All materials are provided, and you’ll be able to take your bunting and rosette home to display proudly!

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?

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.

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.

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?

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 a 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.

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 a 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.