Cheshire East
Properties and events in Cheshire East
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20,000 Women Zine Project at Her-Place
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
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
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
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
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
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
A guided walk visiting the key places in Crewe that shaped Ada Nield Chew's life and activism.
Brook Street Chapel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
An exhibition showcasing old photographs, postcards and film of Knutsford.
Life inside the Knutsford Workhouse
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.