Cheshire East

Properties and events in Cheshire East

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20,000 Women Zine Project at Her-Place

Her-Place Hub, Unit 7, Victoria Centre, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join artist Hannah Platt for a free, drop-in zine-making workshop. We invite you to celebrate a woman or girl living in Cheshire by creating a mini-zine sharing something about her life, experiences or everyday story.

A Chimney Pot Spotter's Guide to Crewe

Memorial Square, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2BH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided walking tour of Crewe centre to appreciate the world of Chimney Pots and tune into the delights of obvious but also hidden heritage.

A Heritage Walk of Early Crewe

Britannia Statue, Memorial Square, Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2BJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.

A History of Here - Two Short Talks

Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

What is the Museum? Come explore the Nantwich Museum through two short lunchtime talks. Refreshments provided. 'From Prison to Museum' by Dr Helen Cooke and 'Deconstructing the Museum', from Caleb White

A History of Now - Contemporary Collecting at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

What will be seen as an 'Everyday History' in the future? Drop-in to sessions at Nantwich Museum to build a History of Now. Contribute to our Time Capsule, bring your stories to the museum, and take part in creating a temporary exhibition.

A History of You - Zine Workshop

Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

What is your 'Everyday History'? As a museum we tell the stories of people living in the past. But, today, you can tell your own story! Drop-in to the museum to get creative and make a zine all about yourself and your history.

Ada's Crewe - A Guided Heritage Walk

Her-Place, Unit 8, Market Shopping Centre, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2NG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided walk visiting the key places in Crewe that shaped Ada Nield Chew's life and activism.

Brook Street Chapel

Brook Street Chapel, Adams Hill, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8DY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Step inside the beautiful Grade I listed Brook Street Chapel as it opens its doors especially for Heritage Open Days, offering a fascinating programme of exhibitions, talks, film and history.

Crewe Heritage Fair

Crewe Heritage Trust, Crewe Heritage Centre, Vernon Way, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2DB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Crewe's Everyday Histories at the Heritage Fair Step into the Heritage Centre and meet the people who keep Crewe's stories alive.

CWGC Tours 2026 - Macclesfield Cemetery

Macclesfield Cemetery, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3BU
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Macclesfield Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

Dig into the past: Mining object handling pop-up at The Snap Tin

The Snap Tin Bar, 83 Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1RD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Find out more about the items that made up a miner's daily life; pick up, hold and look closer at these fascinating items from the National Coal Mining Museum's handling collection.

Dressing an 18th Century Working Woman

Poynton Town Council, Civic Hall, Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1RB
In person
Pre-booking required

A demonstration and talk on working women's clothing in the late 18th century, whilst dressing layer by layer. Includes reproduction garments to touch at the end.

Drury Lane house tour

13 Drury Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6HA
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the history of a fascinating Drury Lane house on a guided tour exploring its architecture, stories and heritage.

EXPERIENCE LIFE IN THE WORKHOUSE – INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES

Knutsford Heritage Centre, 90A King Street, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6ED
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take part in workhouse related activities to see what everyday life was like - including food, education, work, rules, and punishments!

Free talk: Cheshire Pubs & Pub Signs

Farmers Arms, 90 Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1RE
In person
Pre-booking required

Our public houses (pubs, inns, taverns, etc) are very much part of our heritage. With speaker Tony Bostock, discover the history of these fantastic buildings and the stories behind their signs... while enjoying the atmosphere of our local pub.

Given with freedom and cheerfulness and not grudgingly: Almshouses and charitable giving

Poynton Civic Hall, Off Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1RB
In person
Pre-booking required

A look into how the Almshouse movement has developed since medieval times, illustrated with examples of some Almshouses in Cheshire - including Poynton!

Hare Hill, National Trust

Hare Hill, National Trust, Over Alderley, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4PY
In person
Pre-booking not required

A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart. National Trust gardens open for free on Saturday 12 September.

High Street History Trail

Poynton Town Council, Civic Hall, Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1RB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Follow the plaques in shop windows and step back in time to a very different high street: Poynton in the 20's and 30's.

Knutsford Through Film and Postcards

Knutsford Town Council, Council Offices, Toft Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6TA
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition showcasing old photographs, postcards and film of Knutsford.

Life inside the Knutsford Workhouse

Jubilee Hall, 18-24 Stanley road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0GP
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover who entered the workhouse, the harsh realities of daily life and unexpected relief some found there — and learn what happened to those who died within its walls.