United Kingdom

Crewe

Crewe ( ) is a railway town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Cheshire East, in Cheshire, England. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 55,318 and the built-up area had 76,437. The town is best known as a large railway junction and home to Crewe Works; for many years, it was a major railway engineering facility for manufacturing and overhauling locomotives, but is now much reduced in size. From 1946 until 2002, it was also the home of Rolls-Royce motor car production.

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Must-see in Crewe

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Crewe Heritage Centre

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More places in Crewe

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Queens Park

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All Saints Parish Church

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Curry Magic

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Ego at The Fox

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Union Street Baptist Church

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Parish Church of Saint Matthew

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Nando's

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Elephant Bistro

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St Peter

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Parish Church of Saint Andrew

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Taste For Life Cafe

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The Woodside

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Plan your days in Crewe

Your Crewe day plan

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Climate in Crewe

Best time to visit: Jul–Aug, Oct

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Flights to Crewe

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Day trips and nearby cities from Crewe

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Crewe; times are rough estimates by road.

From Crewe you can reach Stoke On Trent (20 km), Chester (32 km), Warrington (34 km), Stockport (39 km) and Manchester (44 km) in about 25 min to 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Crewe

The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Crewe Heritage Centre, Lyceum Theatre, Saint Marys Wistaston, Saint Marys, War Memorial. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Manchester Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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