Cheshire East
Properties and events in Cheshire East
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Open Building: YMCA Cheshire
Join YMCA Cheshire in the GLO Cafe to find out more about the importance of this locally listed building.
An intriguing Ghost Walk around Historic Knutsford
As the mist rises from Knutsford's moor, you will follow your guide to experience some of the most bizarre and unusual paranormal events ever to occur in Knutsford
Open Buildings: Explore St Andrew's Church
Explore this beautiful building full of local history. With displays of the building and congregation's history, children's activities and a chance to look around these diverse buildings there will be something of interest for everyone.
Panto Costume Design Workshop
Join our panto costume design workshop at Crewe Lyceum Theatre! Inspired by the rich history of past pantomimes, you will collaborate with a local professional costume designer to create a unique costume for a character from Beauty and the Beast.
Open Building: Explore St Peter's Church, Crewe
Explore this beautiful building full of local history. With displays of how the church came to Crewe, children's activities and a chance to look around this diverse building there will be something of interest for everyone.
Hare Hill gardens and parklands
A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart
Open Building: All Saints' Church
Explore this beautiful building full of local history. With displays of how the church came to Crewe, children's activities and a chance to look around this diverse buildings there will be something of interest for everyone.
Journey of Possibilities at National Trust Quarry Bank
Follow the Howlett's journey from Buckinghamshire, via road and water, to begin their new life at Quarry Bank.
Little Moreton Hall
Discover Little Moreton Hall on our Heritage Open Day and explore the topsy-turvy Tudor house.
Our Hidden Faces - Survivor Arts Exhibition
Survivor Arts Exhibition is now in its 11th year. Every piece on display has been created by a survivor of abuse of some form. Everyone involved with the exhibition has given their time, energy, passion and skill for free.
Crewe Heritage Walking Tours
Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.
Behind the Scenes Tours: The Lyceum Theatre
Go behind-the-scenes at Cheshire’s historic theatre. You’ll explore the Grade II listed auditorium and go backstage to see areas normally only open to performers!
Behind the Scenes Tours: Crewe Station
Join Avanti West Coast for a behind-the-scenes tour of Crewe Station.
Open Building: Family History Unit
The Family History Unit contains a wealth of resources to help with your family history, house history or local history research projects. A chance for all to visit and view our collections.
The River Weaver and its water: the good, the bad and the ugly
Talk given by Helen Cooke from Nantwich Museum. Part of the Family History Society Crewe Group Talk Series.
Wilmslow History Tour
Discover Wilmslow's Hidden History. From Lindow Man to Alan Turing .
A Railway Town and its Park: Victorian Foresight
To reflect on the words at the Park's dedication: "A Park to provide pleasure and happiness to the community for generations to come." Richard Moon, 1887.
Open Building: Union Street Baptist Church
An opportunity to see in a traditional Victorian chapel, built more than 140 years ago, which has maintained a strong and secure presence within an ever-changing neighbourhood and has formed part of the lives of so many people in the town of Crewe.
Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps
Murgatroyd's Brine Pumps are the last brine pumps on their original hand-dug shaft in the UK.
Family-Friendly Painting: Horse from History
A free paint-along suitable for all the family. Join local artist David Jewkes to paint a historic horse from Crewe’s past! Choose from one of two different poster designs to customise- change the name, colour, and even personality of your horse!
Eat the Archives: Crewe
Ever wondered how the past tasted? Join theatre chef Leo Burtin to experience the flavour, smell, and stories of Crewe’s history. Leo will use Crewe Market Hall’s test kitchen to make a recipe based on the stories of Crewe held by Cheshire Archives.
Pie and Paint: A Picture of the Past
Grab your friends and join local artist David Jewkes to paint a stunning street scene taken from Crewe’s past! At this relaxed and social class, we’ll provide you with canvas, paints, and advice so you can create your very own window into the past.
A step back in time at St Paul's Church
An opportunity to join our knowledgeable guides to tour the historic and splendid St Paul’s Church. Our baptism, wedding and funeral service archives will be available to view, with original drawings of the first building plans for the church.
Crewe Heritage Fair
Crewe is at the heart of the British Transport Network. Join us for a fun packed day for all the family to discover how the people of Crewe have kept the country running by rail, road and air.
King Edward Street chapel
Built in 1690, King Edward Street chapel is one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Macclesfield. It was among the very first non-conformist chapels to be built in the UK and has been a Unitarian Chapel since the 18th Century.
Riding Retro: Poynton to Avro vintage bus ride
Take the same route displaced miners did after the closure of the Poynton collieries, and journey to their new place of work... the nearby A.V Roe Factory. Because we can, we're doing it in vintage style - on a 1966 Routemaster bus!