About Crewe - The Cheshire town of Crewe, grew as a major railway junction, containing the chief construction workshops of British Rail. A Locomotive works was established in 1840. A local board was established in 1860 and the town became a municipal borough in 1877. Some workers from Crewe settled in neighbouring villages, as well as in the town of Nantwich, Britain's last steam engine was constructed here.
Shopping - There's plenty of shopping to be done, in and around Crewe town centre. The Grand Junction Retail Park offers all the well known high street brands or if you like traditional shopping, head to Crewe Market or Nantwich Market, where you can get the creamiest cheeses,
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freshest produce and savour the sights sounds and smells of local traders selling their wares.
Things to do - Visit the Crewe Heritage Center The centre offers a celebration of Crewe's rail heritage and makes an interesting activity for all. Key features include Model and minature railways as well as visiting main line steam locomotives; Crewe North Junction viewing area. A prototype Advanced Passenger Train, Gas Turbine Locomotive 18000 and original signal boxes can also be explored.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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