From big locomotives to miniature adventures, there’s loads to see, do and experience at Crewe Heritage Centre!

Climb aboard for a ride on our miniature railway, then check out the impressive detail of our model railway layouts. Explore the powerful stories of the past in the Crewe at War exhibition and through our iconic objects including the Whitby Morrison Ice Cream vans.

Get up close to real railway giants, including the 8000th locomotive built at Crewe Works and the record‑breaking APT‑P. Head to our elevated viewing platform for unbeatable sights of the West Coast Main Line & Chester Line. And discover how trains were once controlled through our historic signalling displays.

Make the most of your visit with a trip to our shop, relax with refreshments in the café, and let younger visitors explore, play, and learn in the Kids Activity Area.

Join us for a fun, action‑packed day celebrating Crewe’s unique story!

Celebrate the end of our 2025 season with us over Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November! Lots of family fun with an autumnal spooky theme....

Take part in autumnal crafts with Nature Makers! (please note limited spaces available for this activity)

Join artist Debbie Goldsmith from 11am-3pm for her Spooky Station Creations: Halloween Hats, take a seat and be transformed into frightful or fabulous at Cosmic Faerie’s face painting station and enjoy drop in bubble shows too!!!

Get into the Halloween spirit with Debbie's fun-filled family craft workshop at Crewe Heritage Centre! Join us for a creative session where children and families can design and make their very own spooky hats and wearable art. Inspired by classic Halloween favourites like bats, black cats, and all things eerie and fun, this workshop is a great way to enjoy the season together. We’ll provide a variety of colourful, themed craft materials so you can bring your spooky creations to life. Whether you go for frightful or fabulous, your handmade hat or wearable will be something to take home and be proud of.

Perfect for children and families—just bring your imagination! All materials are included.

Take a ride on our spooky miniature train... if you dare! & lots more fun to be had. See you then!

All activities included in admission price.

Celebrate the end of our 2025 season with us over Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November! Lots of family fun with an autumnal spooky theme....

Cheshire Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Card Making, Clay Hedgehogs, Wildflower Pots, Wildlife Colouring, Autumn Leaf Spotters and talks on wildlife friendly gardening at 11:30am and 13:30pm

Join artist Debbie Goldsmith from 11am-3pm for her Spooky Station Creations: Halloween Hats, take a seat and be transformed into frightful or fabulous at Cosmic Faerie’s face painting station and enjoy drop in bubble shows too!!!

Get into the Halloween spirit with Debbie's fun-filled family craft workshop at Crewe Heritage Centre! Join us for a creative session where children and families can design and make their very own spooky hats and wearable art. Inspired by classic Halloween favourites like bats, black cats, and all things eerie and fun, this workshop is a great way to enjoy the season together. We’ll provide a variety of colourful, themed craft materials so you can bring your spooky creations to life. Whether you go for frightful or fabulous, your handmade hat or wearable will be something to take home and be proud of.

Perfect for children and families—just bring your imagination! All materials are included.

Take a ride on our spooky miniature train... if you dare! & lots more fun to be had. See you then!

All activities are included in the admission price.

FREE ADMISSION DAY: Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

There's lots to see and do at Crewe Heritage Centre. Ride on the miniature railway and take part in autumnal, wildlife friendly activities!

Join Sandbach Craft Works for some autumnal keyring making!

Help make lanterns for the Crewe Christmas lantern parade with local artist Debbie Goldsmith! Come to Crewe Town Centre on 29th November to parade your lantern as part of the switch on event!

Perfect for children and families—just bring your imagination! All materials are included.

Take a ride on our spooky miniature train... if you dare! & Get your broomstick ready to take on our Witches’ Racetrack.

Dressing up is strongly encouraged, although we do ask you keep our younger visitors and our volunteers in mind and don’t make them too scary or realistic! 

Also you can explore our Signal Boxes, Model Railways,Cafe, Shop and much more.

We are excited to welcome back the Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) Exhibition to Crewe Heritage Centre in 2025.

The Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) community is proud to announce a family-friendly exhibition featuring a spectacular variety of layouts and traders. With support from friends at Locomotive Services Group, they will blend full-size rolling stock with meticulously crafted models, offering enthusiasts the perfect inspiration for their own railway creations.

This year’s event holds extra significance as they honor the memory of Colin Burgess, a beloved MIOG member who passed away in June 2024 after a brief but courageous battle with prostate cancer. Colin’s passion for both model railways and the real railway world was boundless, and it is in his spirit that we have dedicated ourselves to fundraising for this vital cause.

Over the next 13 months, leading up to their exhibition on 25th-26th October 2025, they will be organising multiple events to support prostate cancer research and awareness. Their goal is ambitious—raising £20,000—but every donation, no matter how small, brings them closer to ensuring that fewer families endure the heartbreak they experienced with Colin.

Colin was a devoted father, husband, and cherished member of his family and community. This fundraising effort is a tribute to his legacy, and the MIOG invite everyone to join them in making a difference. Even a pledge of £5 would be deeply appreciated.

Donations can be made via the MIOG JustGiving page, or simply by attending their exhibition at Crewe Heritage Centre and supporting the cause in person.

Let’s come together to celebrate our shared love of railways and do Colin proud.

Admission Prices:

Adult - £10

Children - Free (0-15 when accompanied by an adult)

£5 Charge for any child un-accompanied by an adult - Please note a minimum age of 12 years old will be permitted entry

We are excited to welcome back the Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) Exhibition to Crewe Heritage Centre in 2025.

The Modern Image O Gauge (MIOG) community is proud to announce a family-friendly exhibition featuring a spectacular variety of layouts and traders. With support from friends at Locomotive Services Group, they will blend full-size rolling stock with meticulously crafted models, offering enthusiasts the perfect inspiration for their own railway creations.

This year’s event holds extra significance as they honor the memory of Colin Burgess, a beloved MIOG member who passed away in June 2024 after a brief but courageous battle with prostate cancer. Colin’s passion for both model railways and the real railway world was boundless, and it is in his spirit that we have dedicated ourselves to fundraising for this vital cause.

Over the next 13 months, leading up to their exhibition on 25th-26th October 2025, they will be organising multiple events to support prostate cancer research and awareness. Their goal is ambitious—raising £20,000—but every donation, no matter how small, brings them closer to ensuring that fewer families endure the heartbreak they experienced with Colin.

Colin was a devoted father, husband, and cherished member of his family and community. This fundraising effort is a tribute to his legacy, and the MIOG invite everyone to join them in making a difference. Even a pledge of £5 would be deeply appreciated.

Donations can be made via the MIOG JustGiving page, or simply by attending their exhibition at Crewe Heritage Centre and supporting the cause in person.

Let’s come together to celebrate our shared love of railways and do Colin proud.

Admission Prices:

Adult - £10

Children - Free (0-15 when accompanied by an adult)

£5 Charge for any child un-accompanied by an adult - Please note a minimum age of 12 years old will be permitted entry

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.

Visit the Crewe Heritage Centre for a fun family day out. Open 10am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

Explore our Crewe at War Exhibition, Signal Boxes, Model Railways, Miniature Railway, Cafe, Shop and much more.