Plan your visit

Whether you have visited many times before, or this is your first time, we are looking forward to welcoming you to Crewe Heritage Centre!

When are we open?

Our 2025 season has started!

Crewe Heritage Centre is open every weekend and bank holiday, plus every Wednesday during the Cheshire East school holidays.
Visit us from 10am - 4:30pm (last admission 3:30pm) until 2 November 2025!

We’ve made some exciting changes to the site, including moving our shop and cafe from the North Junction Signal Box and into the main Exhibition Hall.
-The North Junction Signal Box is currently closed to visitors, due to necessary building repairs.

We look forward to welcoming you!

How much does it cost to visit?

Day Admission

Adult (16+): £8.00

Child (5 to 15): £6.00

Under 5s: FREE

Concession (65+): £6.00

Family of 3*: £18.00

Family of 4*: £24.00

Family of 5*: 30.00

Carers: FREE

Buy your ticket when you arrive at the Heritage Centre

*Family tickets must include at least 1 adult and 1 child.

Member Admission

Members save up to £2 every visitor!

Adult (16+): £6.00

Child (5 to 15): £4.00

Under 5s: FREE

Concession (65+): £4.00

Family of 3*: £12.00

Family of 4*: £16.00

Family of 5*: 20.00

Carers: FREE

Buy your ticket when you arrive at the Heritage Centre

*Family tickets must include at least 1 adult and 1 child.


+ Discounts on Admission Tickets.

10% Off For Rail Riders Members

We're please to offer 10% off the cost of your admission ticket for members of Rail Riders, please remember to bring your membership card with you to the museum. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Visit railriders.club for more information.

Free Admission For Northern Museums Volunteer Pass Holders

We're please to offer free admission and a complimentary tea or coffee for Northern Museums Volunteer Pass holders, please remember to bring your pass with you to the museum. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer. Please speak with your home attraction managment team for more information.


What can I do when I visit?

Here are ten things to try while you are visiting us…

  1. Explore how Crewe grew from farmland to an industrial heavyweight in just thirty years

  2. Learn what life was like in the town

  3. Ride our miniature railway. To find out which Miniature Locomotive will be running this weekend, please click here.

  4. Watch trains entering and leaving Crewe Station (weather dependent)

  5. Get hands-on with our locomotive collection

  6. Discover the history of signalling with our live demonstrations

  7. Grab a bite to eat in our cafe

  8. Buy a souvenir from our shop

  9. Relax in our grounds and enjoy a picnic

  10. Play traditional games in the Exhibition Hall

Please note that the North Junction Signal Box is currently closed to visitors.