Axis Arts Centre
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Axis Arts Centre
From wild buildings to wilder characters, explore hidden histories and architectural oddities in the Cheshire town of Knutsford.
From £20.00
What counts as as waste and who decides? 21 craft artists from Design Nation challenge our perceptions of material value.
Free entry
A lost recording of the opening moments of the Strangeways Protest sits at the centre of Richard Hards’ exhibition at Moon Grove.
Free entry
Paintings, installations and 500 years of Sikh wisdom are brought together in the service of personal and collective healing.
Free entry
Anonymous stories gathered across continents ask how love and work shape each other, through performance, music and live art.
Two conductors battle for status, pride and the spotlight in Double Booking, a fast-paced and farcical dance-theatre show coming to Lowry.
Catholic guilt collides with unrepentant queerness in the acclaimed musical from award-winning migrant-led company, Alpaqa.
Painting becomes music, and music becomes theatre, in this playful new performance inspired by L.S. Lowry and a 1978 chart hit.
From £2.00
A beautiful area of ancient woodland on the edge of Crewe. It feels ancient and has a special atmosphere. Make sure you take your camera. There is always something worth looking at and enjoying whether it is the trees or the wildlife.
The Sydney Arms in Crewe is a Robinson’s community pub, set in beautiful greenery and with a large and secure beer garden.
Steam into 175 years of railway history at Crewe Heritage Centre with exhibits that tell the story of Crewe’s train building days and the locomotion connection.
Platform Theatre Company is an innovative theatre dedicated to promoting new work and voices in the cultural sector.
Gio’s Italian has produced homemade Italian food since 1987. The talented chefs use fresh produce and make the dough and pasta from scratch to ensure that all guests can enjoy an authenic Italian experience.
The hotel is in a quiet location but just a stroll away from the many pubs and restaurants on the Nantwich Road & surrounding areas. Within walking distance of the town centre, where the Lyceum Theatre, the Limelight Club and other entertainments can be found.
Crewe’s Alexandra Stadium boasts a 10,000 plus capacity, with crowds flocking to it for regular match days and live events.
Crewe Market Hall offers shopping and dining under one roof, bringing street food, fresh food produce and independent retail together.
Bar and brewery based in Crewe that serves a variety of beer, cider, cocktails, gin, rum & wine. LGBTQ+ inclusive, #everyonewelcome member. Dog Friendly, child friendly until 8pm (not in main bar).
Hops Belgian Bar is a cafe-come-bar offering a range of bottled beers, draught Belgian ales, ciders, continental lagers and cask ales.
The only Edwardian Theatre in Cheshire, Crewe Lyceum Theatre is the place to experience show-stopping entertainment.
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