Reindeer comes to visit Crewe Market Centre

If you were Christmas shopping in Crewe today, you may have noticed a few friendly visitors. There were 6 Caringorm reindeer who were taking part in a special parade around Crewe town centre from Midday, with a chance to meet them afterwards outside of the market centre. Thanks for the pics, who were kindly sent in by a reader.

Forthcoming Events in Crewe Town Centre

Monday 14th December - CAROL SINGING IN THE MALL 11:00am - 11:30am

We are delighted to welcome back the wonderful Beechwood School Choir for a special performance from their new infant choir. The choir will be singing a mixture of traditional carols and festive songs and raising money for their chosen charity.

Wednesday 16th December - CAROL SINGING IN THE MALL 1:30pm - 2pm

Pupils from Sir William Stanier School will be returning to the Market Shopping Centre to serenade shoppers with Christmas songs and carols.

Thursday 17th December - CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT 10am - 4pm
Free festive fun for our young shoppers all day. We will be having Christmas face painting and entertainment from magician and balloon modeller Russ Styler.

Rotary Club of Crewe Christmas float will be at the centre from 5pm.

Monday 21st - Wednesday 23rd December MEET SANTA AND HIS ELF 10am - 4pm
Santa is getting ready for his busy Christmas delivery by visiting the Market Shopping Centre to meet and greet Crewe boys and girls. As a special treat he is also bringing one of his naughty elves to entertain shoppers.

Tuesday 22nd December - CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY 11am - 2pm

Cheshire Police will be visiting the centre to talk to shoppers about personal safety when shopping during this busy festive period. They will also be handing out free purse alarms to shoppers and giving safety tips and advice.

For further info, visit http://www.themarketcentre.co.uk/index.php?page=234&shopping=Upcoming_Events

Coming Soon - Updates to the local listings blog

There haven't been too many updates from the local listings blog lately, but that's about to change! Below, are a list of improvements coming soon to your local listings network.

• Forum Created. Work has begun on the Local Listings Forum, which will give users more of a 'social networking' feel. It will also allow users to receive news and updates as they happen.
• Details of the Grand Junction Retail Park will be added soon, to give the shops directory a more comprehensive list.
• There will be a bigger 2010 best fish and chip shop of the year competition, promoted everywhere around town!
• More reviews of places to eat and drink.

more coming soon

Stop 'n' Shop - Your local mobile shop

Having moved to a new area of Crewe not too long ago, I was delighted to find out that it was on the route of a local stop 'n' shop.

They offer a wide range of snacks and confectionery, as well as bread and milk, all at very reasonable prices. Combine that with a friendly service and you can see why the stop'n'shop is a vital part of the community.

Their current hours are.

Monday to Friday: 5 - 10pm

Sunday: 3 - 8pm

If your area is not currently served by a stop'n'shop, you can either email local listings or contact the stopnshop directly via their facebook page here.

I will continue to add more news and updates directly from the stopnshop. To read all stopnshop news currently, click here.

Enhanced Advertising for your business

Local Listings has many directories of local businesses, from chinese takeaways to town centre shops. It's completely free to add your business to a directory, simply email local-listings@live.co.uk with your details.

However, we are now introducing enhanced advertising to make your business stand out from the crowd. This service is not free, but for more info simply email us by clicking on the image below, stating which directory you'd like enhanced advertising in and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

The Crewe Heritage Centre (Formerly the Railway Age)

The Crewe Heritage Centre, formerly known as The Railway Age, is open on Weekends and bank holidays in between Easter and the last weekend in September. If you still haven't been here, time is running out for 2009!

Although still themed around the rail industry, the Crewe Heritage Centre now also features history of other aspects of our town.

At a glance

Open: weekends and bank holidays from Easter until last weekend of September.

Admission Prices: Adults £5, Children £2, Seniors £2, Family £10

Ticket includes one free return on the Miniature Railway

Tel: 01270 212130
Address: Crewe Heritage Centre,Vernon Way,Crewe,Cheshire,EnglandCW1 2DB
Email: enquiries@creweheritagecentre.co.uk

For more information, including full directions, visit http://www.creweheritagecentre.co.uk/

Fun & Games - Anagrams of Crewe Streets #1

Welcome to a brand new section of the Local Listings website - fun & games. We will bring you a range of puzzles and quizzes about our local area.

Firstly, can you re-arrange these phrases into names of Crewe streets.

1. COMA YAWN
2. A COWGIRL EYED
3. EAT RELIEVE MENU
4. YOU DANDY WOW

Now, can you find which 'Crewe' things these are?

1. CIRCLE CHEER NOW (clue. read all about it)

Good luck! Post your answers into the comment box below

Special Offers from Local Businesses

This is the place where local businesses can promote their special offers to visitors of the local listings blog. If you have any special offers currently, you can either post a comment or send an email to local-listings@live.co.uk

Dominos Crewe - 2 for 1 Tuesday
Dominos on Nantwich Road are currently offering two pizzas for the price of one, available on Tuesdays only. This offer is available when ordering online as well.

Reviews of Wheelock Hall Farm Shop and Lakemore Farm Park

Family Days out at a farm
There are several farms that are catered for families in the Crewe and Sandbach area. There are lots of animals to see, as well as children's play areas and farm shops.

Wheelock Hall Farm Shop

Crewe Road

Wheelock

Sandbach

Cheshire
CW11 4RE

Tel: 01270 764230

This is a great place to spend an afternoon with your family. The children will enjoy looking at, or even feeding, the animals there. There is a cafe with a wide selection of hot and cold meals, including homemade pies and cakes!

Admission is completely free, but it costs a mere £1.50 per child to enter the main play area - there are free alternates though. There is a large farm shop, selling fresh produce in addition to a wide range of gifts and kitchen equipment.

Lakemore Farm Park
Clay Lane
Haslington
Crewe
CW1 5SQ
Tel: 01270 253556

Admission is £3 per adult, £2.50 per child and free for children under 3 years.

They have lots and lots of animals for you to see, feed and stroke. Not only do they have the expected farm animals, they also have a Pygmy goat, Shetland ponies & a couple of Chinchillas

Leighton Primary School - Summer Fayre 09

Leighton Primary School are holding their annual summer fayre on Saturday 4th July. There will be a special appearance from Gresty the Lion, as well as the usual stalls & bouncy castles. So, take your family down to Leighton Primary School, on Minshull New Road for a fun afternoon.

Saturday 4th July
12 - 3pm

Local Contact Info - Telephone Numbers

Here are all of the local telephone numbers you could possibly need, conveniently all in one place!

Emergency Services
Leighton Hospital 01270 255141
Gas Emergency 0800 111999
Water Emergency 08457 462200
MANWEB Emergency 0845 272 2424
GP (out of hours) 01270 273666 (Emergency calls only)

Councils & Services
Cheshire East Council 0300 123 55 00
Citizens Advice Bureau 01270 212401
Social Services 01270 505100
Fire Station 01270 213246
Cheshire Police 0845 458 0000
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
RSPCA 08705 555999
Dial-a-ride 01270 211884
Rural Rider Service 01270 215493

Facilities
Crewe Library 01270 375295
Nantwich Library 01270 375360
National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950
Crewe swimming pool 01270 537790
Nantwich swimming pool 01270 537255

Schools and Nurseries
Haslington Primary 01270 581327
Hungerford Primary 01270 582408
Kings Grove 01270 661223
Leighton Park Nursery 01270 255297
Leighton Primary 01270 214402
Mablins Lane Primary 01270 685085
Malbank 01270 611009
Monks Coppenhall 01270 584438
South Cheshire College 01270 654654
Springfield School 01270 582446
St Mary's R.C. Primary 01270 568912
St Thomas More 01270 568014
The Dingle 01270 685700

Cheshire's Got Talent 2009 - Crewe Hall

This years 'Cheshire's Got Talent' will be taking place on Monday 15th June, at Crewe Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now and proceeds go towards helping young musicians in the local area.

It will be held in the Long Gallery of Crewe Hall and will feature young musicians from the South Cheshire area.

Tickets £8 Concessions £7
For more information, or to book tickets, call David Ketley on 01270 569975 or visit http://www.scym.co.uk

Festival '09 updates - Saturday 29th August

Party in the Park performers - Diana Vickers & Eoghan Quigg

This years Party in the Park is taking shape after it was announced that last year's X-Factor finalist Diana Vickers will be performing at the event. This is an addition to fellow finalist Eoghan Quigg, which will, no doubt, increase demand for the special VIP tickets for the event. They are priced at £9 and will get fans closer to the stage - as well as an opportunity to meet the stars afterwards.

The Party in the Park will be held at King George playing fields this year, due to the continued renovation work at Queen's Park.

Local Listings will keep you informed on more information, when available.

Fish and Chip Shop of the year - Promotional info

click image to enlarge

Here is the first promotional poster for the best fish and chip shop competition. Feel free to print it off and distribute to anyone who may be interested! You may see it out and about in town over the next few weeks.

Best Fish & Chip shop of the year - Nominations

The Local Listings Best Fish and Chip Shop of the year competition is now underway. You can take part in voting by posting your scores in the comment box below or by emailing local-listings@live.co.uk. You may give scores for all nominees or just one - it's up to you. The competition is split into two catergories - value for money and the taste test. When you vote, please give a score, out of 10, for each catergory.

Value for Money
The score is not just about being the cheapest, it is based on what you receive for your money. Things to consider here are portion size & quality.

Taste Test
Each fish and chip shop will receive a mark out of 10 for taste.

When you vote, simply post the fish and chip shop name along with your scores for 'value for money' and 'taste.' Your scores will go towards the average figures, which you can see below.

Cod's Kitchen
Value for money: 6
Taste: 6

Davisons
Value for money: 4
Taste: 3

Full Bellies
Value for money: 6
Taste: 5

Goodwins Fish & Chips
Value for money: 7
Taste: 8.5

Les's Fish Bar
Value for money: 7
Taste: 9

Tavros
Value for money: TBC
Taste: TBC

Village Fryer
Value for money: 7.5
Taste: 6.67

Phoenix Leisure Park - Dunwoody Way, Crewe

The Phoenix Leisure Park consists of a cinema, bowling alley, bingo hall and a Pizza Hut restaurant. The park opened in 2005, a time in which the area lacked leisure activities - the closest being Festival Park in Stoke. Here are the contact details.

Lakeside Superbowl
Phoenix Leisure Park, Dunwoody Way, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3AJ.
Tel: 01270 251111

Reel Cinema (Now Odeon, read here for more info)

Phoenix Leisure Park, Dunwoody Way, Crewe, CW1 3AW

Tel: 01270 655800
Telephone Booking Crewe 01509 221155, site number 03
http://www.reelcinemas.co.uk/
Latest News
The great news is that Reel Cinema in Crewe is now capable of showing films in 3D - previously, you had to go the Trafford Centre or Festival Park to see a film in 3D.
Prices
Adult Fri after 5pm Sat/Sun - £6.50

Adult Mon to Thurs & Fri before 5pm - £5.80
Under 15 - £4.80
OAPs - £4.80
Family - £19.20
Student Fri After 5 Sat/Sun - £5.80
Student Tues/Thurs/Fri Before 5 - £5.50
Booking Fee - £0.50
Children's Party - £7.00
Senior Citizen Club Thurs - £4.80
Reel Mon & Wed all tickets - £3.50
For 3D films please add an additional £1.50 to the daily ticket price
Bank Holidays as weekend prices

Click here to visit the latest special offers from local businesses

***REEL CINEMA IS NOW AN ODEON CINEMA*** Read here for more info

Banks in Crewe

Are you in need of a loan or a mortgage? Sort out your finances with one of these Banks in Crewe town centre.

Abbey
22 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 0845 7654321

Alliance And Leicester
52 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 212099

Barclays Bank
38 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 0845 7555555

Beneficial Finance
6 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 0845 6400675

C0-Operative Bank
17 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 251061

Halifax
Unit 10, The Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 455901

HSBC Bank
30 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 0845 7404404

Lloyds TSB Bank
2 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 0845 3000000

Natwest Bank
The Square, Crewe
Tel: 0845 3021514

Yorkshire Bank
41 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 0845 7365365

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Travel agents in the town centre

Fancy an exotic holiday? Maybe a cruise or just a weekend away? Crewe town centre has a number of travel agents, their details are below.

If you'd like your business adding to the directory, please email us at local-listings@live.co.uk. This service is free, but we also have enhanced advertising available for a small price - simply click on the link below, stating which catergory you'd like enhanced advertising in. For more details, click here.

Co-op travel
64A Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 211064

Thompson
6 Victoria Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 258872

Thomas Cook
64 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 0871 664 7157

These travel agents are open between 9am-5pm.

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Summer events at Queens Park

Here is the programme of events at Queens Park, Crewe this summer. As you can see, there is quite a broad range of events concluding with the carnival on bank holiday weekend in August. Events listed here, start at 2pm until 4pm.

Sun 24th May
French Quarter Band

Sun 7th June
Over saxed - Jazz style music

Sun 14th June
Planting day - perfect day out for families

Sun 21st June
TipKinder Re-naming party - "The Shanaze Reade BMX track"

Sun 28th June
Whitchurch Town Band

Sun 5th July
Nantwich & District Band

Sun 12th July
Blozone Band - FAB Blues band

Sun 19th July
All sorts dog display team

Sun 26th July
George Formy Ukulele Soc

Sun 2nd August
Youth fire service display

Sun 9th August
Tarporley Concert Band

Sun 16th August
Lucy Jane - Punch & Judy

Sun 23rd August
Matrix dancers with Phoenix disco

Sun 30th August
CARNIVAL TIME!

Stationery, Books, Games and Music Stores in Crewe Town Centre

These shops supply a range of office supplies, books, games and the latest music. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

If you'd like your business adding to the directory, please email us at local-listings@live.co.uk. This service is free, but we also have enhanced advertising available for a small price - simply click on the link below, stating which catergory you'd like enhanced advertising in. For more details, click here.

Partners The Stationers Ltd
3 Victoria Centre, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2PU
Tel: 01270500564
Other Info: They sell stationery of all kinds

The Works
Unit 12, Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 212659
Other Info: Lots of books at reasonable prices, as well as gifts for all ages.

HMV
65-67 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 585665
Other Info: HMV sell the latest music albums, DVD's games and a range of gifts.

Waterstones
19 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 580022
Other Info: Specialising in books

Game
7 Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 588443
Other Info: Game sell the latest games on all consoles, as well as selling discounted second hand goods. They also have a loyalty card, earning you discounts on your purchases.

Gamestation
46 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 258601
Other Info: They have a wide range of games and accessories for the PC, playstation, x-box, nintendo wii and ds consoles.

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Shoe Shops in Crewe Town Centre

There are a few shoe shops in Crewe, details of which, are below. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

If you'd like your business adding to the directory, please email us at local-listings@live.co.uk. This service is free, but we also have enhanced advertising available for a small price - simply click on the link below, stating which catergory you'd like enhanced advertising in. For more details, click here.

Shoe Zone Ltd
25 Queensway, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2HH
Tel: 01270 255565
Other Info: They sell shoes & bags for all ages

Clarks
Unit 3, Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 255041
Other Info: They sell shoes & bags for all ages


Wyndsors
31-32 Market Centre
Tel: 01270 501816
Other Info: They sell shoes and bags for all ages

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Greetings card stores in Crewe Town Centre

Whatever the occasion, the below stores will be able to find you the perfect greetings card for that someone special. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

Card Warehouse Ltd
Queensway, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2HQ
Tel: 01270 589588
Other Info: They have a wide range of cards and gifts all at reasonable prices.

Clinton Cards plc
8-9 Market Centre, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2NG
Tel: 01270214817
Other Info: They specialise in cards, but have a wide range of gifts, wrapping paper and birthday balloons.


Birthdays
15 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 216623
Other Info: As well as selling cards and gifts, they also supply Thorntons chocolates.

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Where to buy gifts and toys in Crewe Town Centre

Whether your child is 6 years old or 6 months, there are plenty of stores supplying toys. Looking for the perfect gift for that someone special, try these gift shops. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

The Gift Box
Earle Street, Town Centre, Crewe,
CW1 2BS Tel: 01270 213378
Other Info: Gifts for all ages catered for.

Early Learning Centre Ltd
Market Street, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2EL
Tel: 01270 213295
Other Info: Specialising in toys from birth onwards

Mothercare
15 Victoria Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 213227
Other Info: Toys and clothes from birth onwards, as well as clothes.

Macouti New Age Shops
6 Victoria Street, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2JE
Tel: 012702513052
Other Info: Looking for unique gifts? Try Macouti!

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Sports equipment and clothing stores in Crewe Town Centre

Need the new Crewe Alexandra shirt? Wabt to buy a new dart board? These are shops that specialise in supplying sporting equipment and clothing. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

JJB Sports plc
Unit C, Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 582547
Other Info: They have a wide range of sporting equipment and clothing.

JD Sports Ltd
Queensway, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2HQ
Tel: 01270 254273
Other Info: JD specialise in sportswear

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Electrical Goods and Computer Accessories Stores in Crewe

Do you need to upgrade your PC? Looking for other electrical goods? This page lists where you can buy these things. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.
Argos1 Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 212667
Other Info: They have a catalogue full of electrical goods, gifts, computer accessories, jewellery, engagement and wedding rings and much, much more.

Martin Dawes Ltd
Queensway, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2HH
Tel: 01270 256820
Other info: Specialising in renting electrical items

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Jewellery Shops in Crewe Town Centre

Looking for an engagement or wedding ring? There are lots of places in Crewe to go for every occasion. Buy your mum something special on Mother's Day. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

Ernest Jones
15 Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 254322
Other Info: They sell a range of jewellery for any occasion, from engagement and wedding rings to necklaces & bracelets.

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Cosmetics and Medication Shops in Crewe

If you are after beauty and cosmetic products, these stores will interest you. This page is also for medication shops. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

Superdrug
Unit 1-2, Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 213863
Other Info: They also sell a wide range of cosmetic products.

Bodyshop
6 Victoria Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 585825
Other Info: They sell cosmetic gifts and none of their products are tested on animals.

Boots
56-58 Market Street & 59-61 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 212252 & Tel: 01270 212212
Other Info: They have two stores opposite each other in Market Street. One is the pharmacy and the other is the cosmetic store. They also print photographs from your memory cards.

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DIY and Home Shop in Crewe Town Centre

Here are the listings for DIY and Home stores in Crewe town centre. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

Wilkinson
Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 250754
Other Info: They also sell food and clothing, as well as DIY items.

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Clothing Shops in Crewe town centre

Crewe town centre has a wide selection of clothing shops. If you know of any shops not on the list, please leave a comment below.

Ethel Austin Ltd
Earle Street, Town Centre, Crewe, CW1 2BP
Tel: 01270 214829
Other Info: As well as selling clothes, Ethel Austin also sell gifts and toys.

River Island Clothing Co Ltd
4-5 Market Centre, CREWE, CW1 2NG
Tel: 01270213662
Other Info: Situated in the Market Centre.

Marks and Spencer
39-45 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 500055
Other Info: As well as stocking a wide range of clothing, M&S also supply food and gifts.

New Look
3-5 Delamere Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 503830
Other Info: Clothing shop catering for women of all ages and sizes.

Evans
16-17 Market Centre, Crewe
Tel: 01270 252050
Other Info: Catering specificially for the larger sizes

Burton
77 Market Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 214459
Other Info: Supplying Menswear

BHS
29 Queensway, Crewe
Tel: 01270 255631
Other Info: BHS sell Men's, Women's and children's clothes, as well as gifts and a home section.

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Crewe Town Centre Shops

**UPDATE**
This directory of Crewe town centre was from 2009. If you'd like to view the updated directory, click here.

Crewe town centre has a wide range of shops - from clothing and jewellery to computers and electrical goods. Use the links below to find the store you want.

Banks and Finance
Clothing and accessories
DIY and Home
Cosmetics, Beauty and Medication
Electrical Goods
Jewellery
Sports Equipment and Clothing
Gifts and toys
Greetings Cards
Shoe Shops
Stationery, Books, Games & Music
Travel Agents

We also now have a page for the Grand Junction Retail Park. Click here for details. We also have special offers from local businesses. Click here for search for voucher codes.

Hotels and Accomodation in Crewe and the local area

Here are the listings of Hotels in Crewe and the surrounding area. If you have any comments about one of the listed hotels, please leave a message below.

Crewe Arms Hotel
Nantwich Road, Crewe
Tel: 01270 213204
Comments - This is situated near the train station on Nantwich Road.

Crewe Hall
Weston Road, Crewe, CW1 6UZ
Tel: 01270 253333
Fax: 01270 259311
Comments - The hotel has recently been refurbished, costing over £1 million. It now has a spa, leisure facilities, conference centre and around 50 new rooms - taking the total of rooms to 117. Situated on the outskirts of town, but with easy access to the train station and town centre.

The Chimney House Hotel
Church Lane, Sandbach
Tel: 01270 764141

Hunters Lodge Hotel
Sydney Road, Crewe
Tel: 01270 539100

Premier Inn (Crewe Central)
Brocklebank Weston Road, Crewe
Tel: 0870 111 2886

Ramada Crewe Hotel
Macon Way, Crewe
Tel: 01270 504050

Ramada Encore
Emporer Way, Crewe Business Park, Crewe
Tel: 01270 506620

Royal Hotel
Nantwich Road, Crewe
Tel: 01270 257398

Travelodge Hotels Ltd
Crewe Green Link Road, Crewe Green,
Tel: 0871 984 8484

Waverley Hotel
9 Pedley Street, Crewe
Tel: 01270 256223

The White Lion Inn
31 Main Road, Weston, Crewe
Tel: 01270 587011

Wychwood Park Hotel
Wychwood Park, Weston, Crewe
Tel: 01270 829200

MMU Cheshire - Crewe Campus

If you are looking to go into further eductaion, the Machester Metropolitan University has a campus right here in Crewe. It offers a wide range of education from diplomas and degrees to post-graduate and professional subjects.

The facilities are some of the best around, including newly built student accomodation. It is also set on the outskirts of town, but has easy access to the rail station and town centre shops. The new tesco express on Macon Way would also come in handy.

Contact Details
MMU
Crewe Campus,
Crewe Green Road,
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 5DU

If you are travelling from another town, leave the M6 at junction 16. Follow the signs for Crewe, travelling on the A500 and A5020 for around 5 miles. MMU Crewe is signposted from here. Consider travelling by rail, if you are planning to visit, as the MMU is only 1/2 a mile away from the train station.

Fish and Chip Shop of the Year

Fish and Chips is one of England's most popular food dishes. Crewe has quite a number of fish and chip shops - some of them good, some of them not so good!

Here, at local listings, we are searching for the best fish and chip shop in the local area. Local Listings may be visiting your fish and chip shop soon!

To vote for your favourite, please vote in the poll to your right. If your favourite is not listed, you can nominate it by leaving a message below.

You can find the nominations here and read about them and other fish and chip shops here.

Your Views - Have your say on everything Crewe related

Have your say on everything Crewe related - including mass immigration, local economy and Crewe Alexandra Football Club!

Simply enter your message in the box below.

Crewe Info

Here are the details of our new local council.

Cheshire East Council
Westfields
Middlewich Road
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 1HZ
Tel: 0300 123 55 00
info@cheshireeast.gov.uk
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/

Events in 2009 for Crewe & Nantwich (Cheshire East)

Here are some of the local events in Crewe and Nantwich for 2009.

April 09 - Sandbach Transport Festival
August 09 - Crewe & Nantwich Festival '09

More will be added very soon..

Events - Festival '09 (Crewe & Nantwich)

Events - Festival '09 (Crewe & Nantwich)

Crewe and Nantwich's Festival '09 kicks off in August. The full programme will be unveiled soon. If you require the latest news or for further info, then contact the organisers at the below contact details.

Festival 2009
01270 537846
01270 537234
festival@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Order a pizza in Crewe

Crewe, has many places where you can get pizza from - many of which are on Nantwich Road! Why not try one today! If you'd like your pizzeria to be added to the list, please email local-listings@live.co.uk.

Dominos Pizza
Unit A, Millenium House, Nantwich Road/South Street, CREWE, Cheshire,
Tel: 01270 257600
Opening Times: 11am-12 midnight (Friday and Saturday 1am)
Comments - These are probably the best pizzas, but are also the most expensive. If you search the internet, you should be able to find a range of offers though. They are now open for lunch 7 days a week.

Perfect Pizza
128b Nantwich Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 6AX
Tel: 01270 582082
Opening Times: 4.30pm until 11pm (Friday and Saturday 12am)
Comments - Nice pizza and a wide range of products on their menu. I tried the new online ordering system, but they didn't deliver! I waited for around an hour and a half before giving up. Lots of side orders available and they usually have meal deals available.

Kebabland
80 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6AL
Tel: 01270 580507
Opening Times: 4pm until 1am (2.30am on Friday and Saturday)
Delivery starts at 4.30pm daily.
Comments - Kebabland offer a wide range of products at reasonable prices. The pizzas are great value for money and are better than most out there. They offer free delivery and a wide range of offers.

Pizza Costa
21 Middlewich Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4BS
Phone: 01270 250333

Best
4 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6AD
Phone: 01270 257677

Raja's fast food bar
21 Nantwich Road, Crewe,
Phone: 01270 583033

Pizza Hut
Phoenix Leisure Park, Crewe
Phone: 08714 747474 (National Line)

Al Madina
161 Edelston Road, Crewe, CW2 7HR
Phone: 01270 589 986

Time 4 Pizza
3 Coronation Crescent, Crewe, CW1 4EJ
Phone 01270 500127

The Village Fryer
79 Crewe Road, Haslington, Crewe CW1 5QX

Events - Sandbach Transport Festival

This festival will be held over the 18th and 19th April at Truck Town Sandbach. The Carnival & Steam Rally kicks off on the Saturday, whilst Sunday hosts the vintage and new vehicle parade.

Saturday's show will comprise of Bike Stunt shows, 'Circus in the park' and lots of things for children - including a Punch & Judy show and truck pull. There will be a Monkey March for under 5's, supporting the charity Caudwell Children. In addition, there will be lots of exhibitions and lots of family based activities.

Sunday's show boasts a celebrity guest, former Irish Heavyweight Boxing Champion Big Joe Egan, also a former sparring partner of Mike Tyson's. There will be the usual hog roast, art exhibition, NW Town Criers' Competition, fairground rides, charity stalls, live music, marching bands and a whole host of other fun things for a great FREE family day out.

Things to do in Crewe

Looking for things to do in Crewe? Why not check out one of the below?

Victoria Centre (Sports)
Summer Programme of events at Queens Park
Phoenix Leisure Park - Odeon Cinema/Lakeside Superbowl
Family Days out at a farm
Crewe Heritage Centre
Blue Planet Aquarium (nr Cheshire Oaks)

Activities at Victoria Community Centre, Crewe

Victoria Community Centre
Contact Details
West Street, Crewe, Cheshire,CW1 2PZ
Tel: 01270 537150 Fax: 01270 537960
Email: vcc@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk

Opening Times
Monday to Friday 12.00 noon - 10.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 6.00pm (summer) and 9.00am - 10.00pm (winter)

Main Facilities
Everybody Pay-as-you-go Fitness Suite
Sports Hall
3rd Generation All-Weather Football Pitch
Meeting & Function Rooms
Licensed Bar
Family Centre
Athletics Track

The Victoria Community Centre also has a variety of sporting activities that can be booked on a weekly basis. Activities include:

Badminton - Oakley
Table Tennis - Oakley
Basketball - Oakley
Tennis - Oakley
5aside (Outdoor Only) - Oakley
7aside (Outdoor Only) - Cumberland
11aside (Outdoor Only) - Cumberland
Netball (Indoor and Outdoor) - Oakley
Short Mat Bowls - Oakley
Long Mat bowls - Oakley

Directions
By Public Transport:- From Crewe Railway Station. Approximately 30 min walk.Out of Railway Station turn right. Left at Roundabout, up Macon way.Left at 2nd Roundabout into Earle Street, over 3rd Roundabout. Turn right at 4th Roundabout, Vernon Way. Through traffic lights then Left into Market Street (between car parks). Left again then take immediate right into Meredith Street,. Oakley Building in on your left after 100 metres.

From Bus Station. 5 min walk.On leaving Bus turn left. Then right into Victoria Street. Head towards Asda. Go round Asda through car park. Over Pedestrian crossing. Meredith building in front.

By Car from M6-North and South. Approximately 6 miles.Take Junction 16 and follow signs for Crewe. When on Weston Road, over 1st Roundabout onto Macon Way. Left at 2nd Roundabout to Earle Street. Over 3rd Roundabout then right at 4th Roundabout. When on Vernon Way through traffic lights then left into Market Street. (between car parks). Left again then take immediate right into Meredith Street,. Oakley Building in on your left after 100 metres. From Nantwich. Approximately 5 miles.Take the Middlewich Road, by the Barony Park. After 3 miles right at 1st Roundabout (by Farmhouse pub) along West Street to lights at Vernon Way. Turn left then left again into Market Street. Left again take immediate right into Meredith Street. Oakley Building in front of you.

Fish & Chip Shops

Here are the listings of Fish & Chip Shops in Crewe and Haslington. If your favourite is not here, please leave a comment below. Don't forget to vote in the Best Fish and Chip shop of the year competition.

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Les's Fish Bar
49-51, Victoria St, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2JG
Tel: 01270 257581
Opening Times: 11am-4pm Monday - Saturday
Comments - Treat yourself to a fish dinner the next time you're in Crewe town centre. Les's fish bar has won awards for it's fish and chips, which is probably the best around. Combine that with a friendly atmosphere and you can't go wrong here.

Goodwins Fish & Chips
47-49, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6AW
Tel: 01270 585300
Opening Times: TBC
Comments - Goodwins is situated on the crossroads of Nantwich Road and Mill Street. Thankfully, it has it's own customer car park, situated at the back of the shop.

Golden Fish
102, West Street, Crewe, Cheshire
Tel: 01270 214471
Opening Times: 5-12 midnight daily (open for lunch on Monday and Wednesday-Saturday)
Comments - Golden Fish is both a chinese takeaway and a fish and chip shop. Try the Onion Rings! They are very tasty and you get two bags full for £2!

Tavros (formerly known as Omer Simpsons)
32 Middlewich Street, Crewe, CW1 4BS
Tel: 01270 583621
Website: View their website and menu online http://www.tavros.co.uk/
Opening Times: 11.30am-10pm Monday - Saturday, 16.00-2200 Sunday
Comments - In March of 2009, Omer Simpsons was sold. It has now been fully renovated, with a new name and new management. Tavros has a wide selection of food and their menu is online - you can even order online. They sell fish and chips, kebabs, southern fried chicken, burgers and now have pizzas too. I've not yet tried the new food, but I will be doing so soon.

Cod's Kitchen
227b, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6BY
Tel: 01270 253737
Opening Times: 9am-2pm and 5-9pm Monday - Friday (Saturday 8pm)
Comments - They are open for breakfast, offering a range of breakfast baps. Their lunch and dinner menu offers what you'd expect from a fish and chip shop - very good quality food at reasonable prices. They have a pensioner's special, offering fish and chips for only £3.30.

Gresty Rd Chipstop
76, Gresty Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6ED
Tel: 01270 213918

Fishy Business
35, Minshull New Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3PE
Tel: 01270 505560

The Plaice
17, West St, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3HD
Tel: 01270 256075

Sizzlers
287, Alton St, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7RS
Tel: 01270 560059

Full Bellies
83, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6AW
Tel: 01270 582200

Davisons
108, Earle St, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2AQ
Tel: 01270 848665
Comments - This was an award-winning fish and chip shop. However, it's now under new management and the quality of the food is nowhere near as good.

The Wistaston Fryer
44, Bramhall Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8PT
Tel: 01270 569911

Superchips
81, Walthall St, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7LB
Tel: 01270 560271

Shavington Fish Bar
163, Main Rd, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5DP
Tel: 01270 661900

Pioneer Chip Shop
96a, Underwood Lane, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3LE
Tel: 01270 213792

Jacko's Chippie
4, Readesdale Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8QP
Tel: 01270 664135

Jimmy's Plaice
13, Wellesley Avenue, Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5PA
Tel: 01270 587501

Places to eat in Crewe and the surrounding area

Whether you're looking for a takeawy at home or a meal out, Local Listings have it all covered. We have reviews of restaurants in Crewe and the surrounding area, as well as takeaway menus from the best eateries in town.

Restaurants in Crewe
Read our reviews of restaurants in Crewe.

Takeaways in Crewe
Select from the type of takeaway below. We have contact information for all takeaways in the directory, as well as a selection of menus viewable.
Chinese Takeaways

Fish & Chip Shops

Pizzerias

**NEW** Takeaway Menus

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Chinese Takeaways

Here are a list of chinese takeaways in the Crewe area of Cheshire. If your favourite is not here, please leave a comment and I will add them. Also, you can use the comments box below to advertise any offers you have currently.

**NEW** Takeaway Menus

Rising
20 Stalbridge Road, Crewe, CW2 7LP
Tel: 01270 665443
Opening Times: 5-11.30pm daily
Comments - The menu has actual pictures of the food cooked by Rising, which is a great help in deciding what to have! The food is excellent, with a good range of special offers - spend over £15 and you will get Chicken Hong Kong Style for FREE! Recently

New Dragon House (formerly known as 118 Chinese Takeaway)
118, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6AT
Tel:
Opening Times: 5-11.30pm (Closed Monday, Open for lunch Tuesday & Saturday)
Comments - 118 was a favourite chinese takeway of mine, so I was worried when I found out it was under new management. It is now known as the New Dragon House. It is more expensive than 118, but the food is now even better!


The Super Cook
67, Earle St, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2AS
Tel: 01270 581696
Opening Times: TBC
Comments - If you are walking to Crewe town centre, you could pay a visit to Supercook. They do a wide range of Chinese and English Meals at reasonable prices.


The Emperor
Unit 4, The Gateway, Beswick Drive, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5NP
Tel: 01270 617697
Opening Times; 5-10pm (Open for lunch Monday & Friday)
Comments - This is a new chinese takeway near to the new Co-op & Subway, specialising in traditional Cantonese style food.


Dragon Inn
13 - 15 Market Street,Crewe,CW1 2EW
Tel: 01270 748040

Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant
95-97, Victoria St, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2JN
Tel: 01270 257275

Chef Iszy
62, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6AL
Tel: 01270 251437

The Lucky Horse
227, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6BY
Tel: 01270 255805

Happy Days Chinese & Thai Takeaway
118, Flag Lane, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7QU
Tel: 01270 213316

Fortune City
96a, London Rd, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire CW4 7BD
Tel: 01477 532861

Royal China
165, Edleston Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7HR
Tel: 01270 212030

Lam's Chinese Takeaway
17, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6AF
Tel: 01270 216400

Chop Suey House The
161, Nantwich Rd, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 6DF
Tel: 01270 214338

Champion House Chinese Takeaway
97, Crewe Rd, Haslington, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5RE
Tel: 01270 214987

Fortune House
45 Hightown Crewe Cheshire CW1 3BZ
Tel: TBC

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The Duke Of Gloucester
Address: Crewe Green Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 5NW
Phone: 01270 539380

The Eight Farmer
Address: Parkers Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4PY
Phone: 01270 501156

The Elephant
Address: 289 Newcastle Road, Shavington Near, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 5DZ
Phone: 01270 666180

The Express
Public Houses Activities ofAddress: 39 Mill Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7AT

The George Hotel
Public Houses Activities ofAddress: 645 West Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 8SL
Phone: 01270 213462

The Grand Junction Ltd
Address: The Grand Junction Heath Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2BZ
Phone: 01270 583399

The Merlin
Address: Bradfield Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 3RH
Phone: 01270 213775

The Office
Public Houses Activities ofAddress: Mill Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7AE

The Offley Arms
Address: Poolside, Madeley, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9DX
Phone: 01782 750242

The Park
Address: 42 Wistaston Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7RE

The Swan Inn
Address: Main Road, Betley, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9AB
Phone: 01270 820322

The Vine Inn
Address: Rope Lane, Shavington, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 5DT

The Waldron
Address: Prince Albert Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2DJ
Phone: 01270 588479

The Woodside
Address: Valley Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 8JU
Phone: 01270 569513

Three Lamps
Address: 15 Earle Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2BS
Phone: 01270 580375

Wetherspoons plc
Address: 48 Victoria Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2JE

White Hart Inn
Address: Newcastle Road, Hough, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 5JS
Phone: 01270 841313

White Lion
Address: 35 Warmingham Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4PS
Phone: 01270 584707

White Lion
Address: Audlem Road, Hankelow, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 0JA
Phone: 01270 811288

White Lion Hotel
Address: Ford Lane, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 3EH
Phone: 01270 255994

White Lion Inn
Address: Barthomley, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 5PG
Phone: 01270 882242

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Last Orders Inn
Address: 37 Nantwich Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 6AF
Phone: 01270 583193

Old Red Lion
Address: London Road, Holmes Chapel, CREWE, Cheshire, CW4 7AQ
Phone: 01477 549282

Prince Of Wales
Address: West Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 3HG

Raven Inn
Address: 1 Brookhouse Drive, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 6NA

Red Lion Inn
Address: 3 Station Road, Goostrey, CREWE, Cheshire, CW4 8PJ

Rising Sun
Address: 130 Earle Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2AF
Phone: 01270 215879

Rising Sun
Address: Middlewich Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 8SB
Phone: 01270 213782

Rookery Wood - including a wacky warehouse and 2 for 1 deals on food.
Address: Weston Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 6NE
Phone: 01270 255384

Shroppie Fly
Address: Audlem Wharf, Shropshire Street, Audlem, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 0DX
Phone: 01270 811772

Squires
Address: 33 High Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7BL
Phone: 01270 589945

Swan At Woore
Address: Nantwich Road, Woore, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9SA
Phone: 01630 647220

Swan Inn
Address: Station Road, Holmes Chapel, CREWE, Cheshire, CW4 7AU
Phone: 01477 532259

Sydney Arms
Address: 240 Sydney Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 5LU
Phone: 01270 582603

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Duke Of Bridgewater
Address: 2 Wistaston Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7RA
Phone: 07949 346676

Earl Of Crewe
Address: Nantwich Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 6BP
Phone: 01270 255469

Flying Lady
Address: Coleridge Way, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 5LE

Fox & Hound Inn
Address: Holmes Chapel Road, Sproston, CREWE, Cheshire, CW4 7LW

George & Dragon
Address: Middlewich Road, Holmes Chapel, CREWE, Cheshire, CW4 7EA
Phone: 01477 537785

Hand & Trumpet Inn
Address: Main Road, Wrinehill, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9BJ
Phone: 01270 820048

Hand & Trumpet The Public House
Address: Main Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9BJ
Phone: 01270 820048

Hawk Inn
Address: 137 Crewe Road, Haslington, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 5RG
Phone: 01270 582181

Hop Pole Hotel
Address: 140-142 Wistaston Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7RQ
Phone: 01270 560769

Horse Shoe Hotel
Address: North Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4NL

Imperial Hotel
Address: Edleston Road, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 7HR
Phone: 01270 255899

Kings Arms
Address: 56 Earle Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2AT
Phone: 01270 584134

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Borough Arms
Address: 33 Earle Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 2BG
Phone: 01270 254999

Bridge Inn
Address: 12 Shropshire Street, Audlem, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 0DX
Phone: 01270 811267

Bridge Inn
Address: Broad Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4JQ
Phone: 01270 584219

Broughton Arms
Address: 95 Crewe Road, Haslington, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 5QX
Phone: 01270 581520

Broughton Arms
Address: Newcastle Road, Balterley, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 5PY
Phone: 01270 820227

Brunel Arms
Address: 156 West Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 3HG
Phone: 01270 215260

Captain Webb
Address: Underwood Lane, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 3SF
Phone: 01270 258454

Cheshire Cheese
Address: 332 Crewe Road, Shavington, CREWE, Cheshire, CW2 5AF
Phone: 01270 500304

Coach & Horses Inn
Address: Middlewich Road, Bradfield Green, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4QZ
Phone: 01270 522626

Coopers Arms
Address: The Square, Woore, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9SD
Phone: 01630 647261

Cross Keys
Address: Remer Street, CREWE, Cheshire, CW1 4LS
Phone: 01270 584845

Crown Inn
Address: Den Lane, Wrinehill, CREWE, Cheshire, CW3 9BT
Phone: 01270 820472

Crown Inn
Address: 111 Main Road, Goostrey, CREWE, Cheshire, CW4 8PE
Phone: 01477 532128

Pubs in Crewe

Here are the listings for pubs in Crewe. If you have any comments about one of the pubs listed, simply click on the appropriate link below, then fill in the comment box. You may use the comments box to advertise your local event at your pub too.

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