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Your guide to what’s happening in Crewe - events, food, shopping, local life and more. Discover Crewe is funded by Crewe's Business Improvement District (BID).

Discover Crewe is funded by Crewe’s Business Improvement District (BID), supporting the people, places and businesses that make this town what it is.

15/08/2025

A piece of Crewe’s railway past, right in the middle of town 🚂

These two steel locomotive wheels, joined by a coupling axle and raised on a high plinth, were installed in the Victoria Centre as a tribute to Crewe’s legacy as a town built on rail.

Alongside a smaller driving wheel, the sculpture marks Crewe’s place in history as a major centre for locomotive manufacturing, which is a nod to the thousands who worked at Crewe Works and helped power the nation’s railways.

Recently restored with support from ASDA and the centre’s owners, it’s now looking better than ever.

14/08/2025

Like us, we’re shore you can’t wait for Discover Crewe-on-Sea 🌊

In just over one week, Lyceum Square will transform into our very own seaside getaway. Excitement is building with businesses getting ready for the main event.

Real sand, deckchairs, live performances, craft workshops, a themed trail across town and that proper seaside feeling - all free, all weekend long.

Keep your eyes peeled next week for details of the trail 👀

🗓️ August 23rd to 25th
📍 Lyceum Square, CW1 2DA
😃 No bucket required, but be sure to bring along your sense of fun

Crewe Town Council, Vernon's Fish Bar, The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Polka Dot Travel Crewe, Easy Bathrooms Crewe, Cheshire, Marks and Spencer, PureGym Crewe Grand Junction Retail Park, Ceramic Tile & Bathrooms, The Imperial, Chill & Thrill

13/08/2025

Time for an eye test?

Specsavers Crewe offers a full range of services, including adult and children’s eye tests, hearing checks, contact lens fittings, diabetic screening, and post-op cataract care.

They also run a minor eye conditions clinic and offer home eye tests for those who need them.

The store is fully accessible and Dementia Friends accredited, with appointments available seven days a week.

📍 49 Market Street, CW1 2EY
🕘 Mon, Wed–Sat: 8.30am to 6pm
🕘 Tues: 9.15am to 6pm
🕘 Sun: 10am to 4pm
📞 01270 250707
🌐 specsavers.co.uk

Need a check-up or some advice? Get in touch or drop in and speak to the team.

11/08/2025

Free dementia support is coming to Crewe this week 💙

From tomorrow, specialist Admiral Nurses from Dementia UK will be at Nationwide UK Crewe offering free, face-to-face appointments for anyone affected by dementia - including carers, family members and those living with a diagnosis.

These private sessions can offer help with:

Getting a diagnosis
Understanding symptoms and changes in behaviour
Practical tips for carers
Transitions in care needs
Emotional support and advice
You don’t need to be a Nationwide customer to book.

📍 Nationwide Crewe, 28 Market Street, CW1 2JJ
🗓️ August 12th, 13th and 14th

To book, visit dementiauk.org/nationwide or text APPOINTMENT to 07478 724000 and you’ll receive a call back.

08/08/2025

Book lovers, this one’s for you 📚

Since 1982, Waterstones has been bringing bestsellers to readers across the UK, and the Crewe store is a firm favourite in the town centre.

You’ll find the most extensive range of books in the area here, including a section dedicated to Crewe itself. The two-storey shop is packed with everything from fiction and crime to sport, biography and travel. There’s always something new to discover.

Head upstairs to find a brilliant children’s section, which is a colourful, welcoming space where little ones can fall in love with reading 💛

Need help finding the perfect book or a great gift? The team are friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to chat.

📍19 Victoria Street, CW1 2HF
🕘 Mon to Sat: 9am to 5.30pm
🕘 Sun: 10am to 4pm

07/08/2025

Crewe’s history is hiding in plain sight 👀

Right in the heart of town stands the Grade II-listed War Memorial, a striking bronze sculpture of Britannia created to honour local lives lost in the First World War.

Unveiled in 1924, it shows Britannia holding a trident and a palm leaf, standing on chains as a symbol of strength and sacrifice. The limestone base carries names from both world wars, as well as the Falklands and Gulf conflicts - and it's one of the few civic memorials in the UK to include civilian names too.

Originally located in Market Square, the memorial was moved to its current spot and rededicated in 2014, giving Memorial Square its name.

Want to find out more? The free Crewe Heritage Walking Tours, led by Councillor Ben Wye, start right here at the statue and take you on a fascinating 90-minute journey through the town’s past. They run throughout September as part of Heritage Open Days. Pre-booking is advised via the Crewe Town Council website.

06/08/2025

Summer Festival of Fun is in full swing across Crewe and the next couple of weeks are packed with free activities for all ages ☀️

From outdoor theatre and circus shows to science workshops, crafts, sports and live music, there’s something happening every day right through to the end of August, courtesy of Crewe Town Council

Here’s a taste of what’s coming up:

This week:

🎨 National Play Day with Creative Crewe
🎾 Sports and crafts sessions with Wishing Well
🌿 Nature-themed Mad Science Workshop at Crewe Library
🧘🏻 Morning Rise Pilates in Queens Park this Friday
🚂 Crewe Heritage Centre is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4.30pm
🧩 Regular drop-in sessions including Rhymetime, chess, board games and sports across parks, the library and community hubs
🍴 Free family lunches and play sessions via Lunch Crewe

Next week:

📚 Monday Funday at Crewe Library
🎨 Crewe Makers Market with a unicycle and juggling show
🌿 Nature and environment-themed crafts with Creative Crewe and Cheshire Wildlife Trust
🎭 The Hare and the Moon outdoor theatre at Queens Park
🚂 Free access Wednesdays with additional activities Crewe Heritage Centre
⚽ Street sports and family park sessions running daily
🎨 Cardboard Cities art sessions at CreweCreates

It all builds up to the Bank Holiday weekend with Discover Crewe-on-Sea, which is our giant beach in Lyceum Square with sand, seaside fun and live entertainment from 23rd to 25th August 🏖️

For times, locations and full listings, visit:
👉 www.crewetowncouncil.gov.uk

04/08/2025

From a ten-year-old apprentice to a Crewe town centre business owner - that’s the story of Errol from Razor Men’s Grooming 💈

Razor Men’s Grooming might only have opened in 2022, but owner Errol’s been perfecting his work since he was just ten. After starting his barbering business in Nantwich, he moved to Crewe town centre to make the most of the busier location.

It now offers services that include wet shaves, dry cuts, skin fades, beard trims, buzz cuts and more.

And it’s not just about a quick haircut and done - they've thought about the whole experience. There’s a fully equipped gaming station and library, so if you’re waiting to get in the chair, there’s something to keep you occupied. Plus fresh coffee, cold drinks, and even beers to make the visit feel less like a chore and more like time well spent.

📍 Razor Men’s Grooming, 13 Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BS

01/08/2025

Stay in the loop with everything going on in Crewe ✉️

There’s always something going on in our town - from pop-up beaches and summer festivals to new business openings and seasonal events. The trick is knowing about them in advance so you can plan your visits.

Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming events and what’s new around town. No spam - just the good stuff delivered straight to your inbox when it matters.

Sign up on the Discover Crewe website - find the link in our profile. It takes 30 seconds and means you’ll never be left wondering what’s going on in town again.

📸: Crewe Town Council / Peter Robinson.

31/07/2025

Just over a month to go until the seaside comes to Crewe (yes, you read that right) 🏖️

Discover Crewe-on-Sea is coming this August Bank Holiday weekend, turning Lyceum Square into a free, family-friendly seaside escape. Expect real sand, deckchairs, beach huts, a boat, buckets and spades, live performances and hands-on craft workshops.

There’s also a themed trail connecting Nantwich Road, Grand Junction Retail Park and the town centre, with hidden challenges, photo spots, and the chance to design your own ‘Postcards from Crewe’.

And while we’re nowhere near the coast, Crewe has more seaside links than you might think - from world-famous ice cream vans made by Whitby Morrison to those iconic blue Owl Telescopes seen on piers across the UK.

Discover Crewe-on-Sea is delivered by Crewe BID and Crewe Town Council as part of the Summer Festival of Fun - over 180 free events happening across the holidays.

🗓 August 23rd - 25th
🕚 11am - 4pm each day
📍 Lyceum Square

Follow Discover Crewe for updates and sneak peeks - and tag us in your pics once the fun begins.

28/07/2025

Football fever’s back ⚽

Fresh off the Lionesses win last night, the countdown is on for the new League Two season and Crewe Alexandra Football Club are kicking things off this Saturday (August 2nd) with an away game at Salford City FC, 3pm kick-off.

Making the trip? Watching from the pub? Following along from home?

However you support, make sure you're backing the Railwaymen as the season begins.

📸: Crewe Alexandra Football Club

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