Join us for a fun, hands-on family planting activity at Crewe Heritage Centre this May Bank Holiday!
Get your hands a little messy and help us grow something special together 🌻
Visitors of all ages are invited to take part in our “Plant & Grow” workshop, where you can…
🌱 Plant your own sunflower seed in a biodegradable pot
🎨 Decorate your pot or label with your own creative design
🏡 Take one plant home to grow
🌿 Leave one behind to become part of our Community Garden
Help us grow our Sunflower Garden… We’re creating a shared display at the centre, grown by our visitors. Come back later in the summer and see how your planting has flourished!
Perfect for families!!!
Simple, guided activity for all ages
No experience needed
A lovely way to spend time together and learn something new
Drop in activity - no booking needed!
Take home something to grow, support nature and pollinators, be part of our community project and make lasting family memories to cherish forever!
What else do we have available…
From big locomotives to miniature adventures, there’s loads to see, do and experience at Crewe Heritage Centre!
Climb aboard for a ride on our miniature railway, then check out the impressive detail of our model railway layouts. Explore the powerful stories of the past in the Crewe at War exhibition and through our iconic objects including the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream vans.
Get up close to real railway giants, including the 8000th locomotive built at Crewe Works and the record‑breaking APT‑P. Head to our elevated viewing platform for unbeatable sights of the West Coast Main Line & Chester Line. And discover how trains were once controlled through our historic signalling displays.
Make the most of your visit with a trip to our shop, relax with refreshments in the café, and let younger visitors explore, play, and learn in the Kids Activity Area.
Join us for a fun, action‑packed day celebrating Crewe’s unique story!