Heritage Open Days to Showcase Crewe’s Past This September
Crewe will once again be part of Heritage Open Days, the nationwide celebration of history and culture, taking place from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 21st.
The free festival is England’s largest of its kind, opening up historic places, staging walks and talks, and encouraging communities to discover more about where they live.
In Crewe, this year’s programme includes the return of the self-guided Architecture Trail around the town centre, highlighting notable buildings and archaeological features. On Saturday, September 20th, the Crewe Heritage Centre will host a free-entry Heritage Fair, with exhibitions and activities from groups including the Crewe Railway Cottages Residents Association, YMCA Cheshire, Crewe Lyceum, Crewe Library and CAMRA South Cheshire.
Visitors will also have the chance to go behind the scenes at some of the town’s best-known landmarks, with tours of Crewe Railway Station, Union Street Baptist Church and the Lyceum Theatre. Guided walks will explore Queen’s Park, Memorial Square and locations connected with campaigner Ada Nield Chew. Talks and workshops across the festival will cover topics from railway history and poster art to still-life drawing at the Lyceum and creative sessions inspired by Ada’s legacy.
Some activities are open access, while others require booking in advance due to limited capacity. A number of sessions, including tours of the Lyceum Theatre, are already fully booked.
Heritage Open Days is coordinated nationally by the National Trust and supported in Crewe by Crewe Town Council, Crewe Heritage Centre, YMCA Cheshire and other local partners. The event continues to highlight the town’s heritage, from its railway roots to its strong tradition of community activism.
Full details of the Crewe programme, including booking information, can be found on the Crewe Town Council website. Updates will also be shared on the Discover Crewe Facebook page.
Image (Crewe Town Council)
