Crewe (England)

Crewe is a medium-sized town in South Cheshire. It boasts friendly people, inexpensive hotels and eateries. It is famed for its railway connections and also as the home of Rolls Royce, though the factory is now operated by Bentley Motors.

Understand
Crewe is perhaps best known as a large railway junction and home to Crewe Works; for many years, it was a major railway engineering facility for manufacturing and overhauling locomotives, but now much reduced in size. From 1946 until 2002, it was also the home of Rolls-Royce motor car production. The Pyms Lane factory on the west of the town now exclusively produces Bentley motor cars.

The local football team is Crewe Alexandra F.C., the only team in the country with this unusual suffix.


 * Local information from the town council

By rail
The main West Coast Mainline (London Euston to Glasgow Central) runs through the famous Crewe railway station. The town was built around this important junction when the railway arrived in the 1830s. Around 10,000 people per day pass through Crewe station.

By road
The M6 motorway is close by. Use junction 16 or 17 to get to Crewe.

Crewe is 158 miles (254 km) northwest of London, 28 miles (45 km) south of Manchester city centre, and 31 miles (50 km) southeast of Liverpool city centre.

Get around
Crewe is a relatively small and compact town so most attractions and amenities are within walking distance.

Do

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Buy
Most British chain stores have outlets here. There are also covered and outdoor markets, selling local produce and many other things.

Eat
There are a few cafes in the Town Centre, such as Rimini's and Rhode Island Coffee.



Drink
Crewe has a good pub scene. The Crown and The Borough Arms offer many real ales. If waiting for a train, try the British Lion (locally known as The Pig) on Nantwich Road, about 500 yards away.



Also on Nantwich Road is the Beer Dock, which has quickly become very popular, selling a wide variety of international beers and ales. There are plans for expansion into the town centre.

Clubbers should try Nantwich Road area on Friday and Saturday nights.

Connect
Crewe has 4G from all UK carriers. As of May 2022, 5G has not reached town.

Go next

 * Chester
 * Nantwich
 * Middlewich
 * Crewe (Virginia)