Cheshire East
Properties and events in Cheshire East
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A Railway Town and its Park: Victorian Foresight
To reflect on the words at the Park's dedication: "A Park to provide pleasure and happiness to the community for generations to come." Richard Moon, 1887.
A step back in time at St Paul's Church
An opportunity to join our knowledgeable guides to tour the historic and splendid St Paul’s Church. Our baptism, wedding and funeral service archives will be available to view, with original drawings of the first building plans for the church.
An intriguing Ghost Walk around Historic Knutsford
As the mist rises from Knutsford's moor, you will follow your guide to experience some of the most bizarre and unusual paranormal events ever to occur in Knutsford
Behind the Curtain at Poynton Players Theatre
Experience the magic of Poynton Players theatre from behind the scenes at this open afternoon.
Behind the Scenes Tours: Crewe Station
Join Avanti West Coast for a behind-the-scenes tour of Crewe Station.
Behind the Scenes Tours: The Lyceum Theatre
Go behind-the-scenes at Cheshire’s historic theatre. You’ll explore the Grade II listed auditorium and go backstage to see areas normally only open to performers!
Booths Hall, Booths Mere and ruins of St Helena’s chapel
Tour of Booths Hall and business park followed by a circular walk to St Helena’s ruins, returning via Booths Mere.
Congleton Bath House & Physic Garden
See inside a rare surviving Georgian Bath House, and find out about the medicinal plants in our Physic Garden.
Crewe Heritage Fair
Crewe is at the heart of the British Transport Network. Join us for a fun packed day for all the family to discover how the people of Crewe have kept the country running by rail, road and air.
Crewe Heritage Walking Tours
Join Councillor Ben Wye for a walk around Crewe Town Centre to explore our heritage and share fascinating stories and memories of our town.
Crewe Kids' Heritage Hunt
Explore Crewe's rich history with your family on our new Heritage Trail for children, featuring fun riddles and tasks about the town's architecture and art. Start your adventure by picking up your trail sheets in Market Hall during Heritage Open Days
Crime and Punishment in the 19th century
A unique opportunity to see inside the Grade II listed court house (1818) and the underground cells.
Dry stone walling: techniques and history
On behalf of the Dry Stone Walling Association, join Ken Jones for an engaging talk on the craft at Poynton Civic Hall.
Eat the Archives: Crewe
Ever wondered how the past tasted? Join theatre chef Leo Burtin to experience the flavour, smell, and stories of Crewe’s history. Leo will use Crewe Market Hall’s test kitchen to make a recipe based on the stories of Crewe held by Cheshire Archives.
Explore Nantwich Geology
Join us for a specially designed guided tour of Nantwich: What is Geology? It's all around us, millions of years in the making and we walk past it and use it every day. Just how special is it and where does it come from?
Family-Friendly Painting: Horse from History
A free paint-along suitable for all the family. Join local artist David Jewkes to paint a historic horse from Crewe’s past! Choose from one of two different poster designs to customise- change the name, colour, and even personality of your horse!
Film screening – Knutsford: Tales of War
Knutsford: Tales of War is a 26-minute film that tells the story of Knutsford during World War II (1939-1945) as remembered by four Knutsfordians who lived through it.
Floral Journeys: The heritage and craft of canal boat roses
Join us for an engaging demonstration and talk on the art of canal boat roses, with an opportunity to have a go yourself.
Fun history quiz, cuppa and cake morning
Pop into the Poynton Civic Hall Council Chamber to join in with a fun history quiz and refreshment. All for free!
Hare Hill gardens and parklands
A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart