MuseumsCrewe

The Anderton Boat Lift was designed and built by Edwin Clark in 1875, and is the worlds first boat lift, that speeded up the movement of cargoes carrying coal, salt and lay between the Weaver Navigation and the Trent and Mersey Canalthe modern and attractive operations centre houses…
Distance: 13 miles away

Hidden in Brampton Park less than half a mile from the town centre lies Newcastle‐Under‐Lymes local history museum featuring over 2000 years of Borough history.Set in beautiful parkland the Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Alongside our temporary exhibitions programme we have galleries depicting the rich…
Distance: 10.8 miles away

The Cuckooland Museum would like to welcome you to be astonished at the variety, quality and ingenuity associated with the ancient craft of cuckoo clock making. The museums collection is regarded as the most important of its type in Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.The collection…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

Ford Green Hall is a 17th century timber‐framed farmhouse complete with period garden. An award‐winning museum, the Hall offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the 17th century. The rooms are furnished with an outstanding collection of textiles, ceramics and furniture.Ford Green Hall is in the…
Distance: 11.9 miles away

Supported by designs from the world‐famous Moorcroft Design Studio and the consummate skills of a dedicated workforce of artists, craftsmen and women, Moorcroft pottery has unprecedented popularity and esteem, while examples, both old and new, fetch high prices in the major salesrooms of the world. Today, Moorcroft leads…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

Discover over 200 years of pottery produced in Stoke‐on‐Trent by the oldest surviving family business in the ceramic tableware industry. Explore the original Dudson factory courtyard and enjoy the unique experience of stepping inside the Grade II listed bottle oven to view the collection and to trace the…
Distance: 12 miles away

Free Guided ToursDiscover more about Etruria Industrial Museum which includes Jesse Shirley Bone & Flint Mill, a historic guaging lock, authentic ticket office and much moreEvery Sunday at 1.00 not available during Events, …
Distance: 11.8 miles away

Salt has been produced in Cheshire for over 2,000 years and it is the only place in Britain where it is still produced on a large scale. The original museum was established by Thomas Ward & John Brunner two local salt proprietors who felt that Northwich needed…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

Thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Staffordshire Hoard ‐ the most important collection of Anglo‐Saxon treasure ever found ‐ will remain in the West Midlands at The Potteries Museum in Stoke, close to where it was discovered in July 2009.Discover gold and silver artefacts including ,…
Distance: 12.2 miles away