Clock Tower, Crewe

Name: Clock Tower
Address: Crewe, United Kingdom

#16 among attractions in Crewe

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The Clock Tower stands near the north entrance to Queen's Park, Crewe, in Cheshire, England. The park was given to the residents of the town by the London and North Western Railway Company, and the clock tower was paid for by its employees. It was unveiled on the same day the park was officially opened in 1888. The tower is built in sandstone and brick, and contains medallions with the heads of Queen Victoria and officials of the company. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°5'54"N, 2°28'3"W

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Crewe United Kingdom

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Clock Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe Municipal Buildings, Queens Park, Crewe War Memorial.

1.2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Mass transportation systems
Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cheshire, the Crewe Heritage Centre stands as a testament to the city's rich industrial legacy, particularly its pivotal role in the railway industry. This museum, situated in Crewe, England, is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts...
1.2 miE
City hall
Crewe Municipal Buildings, Crewe
30 min walk • Crewe Municipal Buildings is a municipal building in Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. The buildings, which formed the headquarters of Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council, are Grade II listed.
~580 ftS
View point, Playground, Park
Queens Park, Crewe
3 min walk • Queens Park in Crewe, Cheshire, is a Grade II* listed public park opened in 1887, little changed from its original plan.
1.2 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Crewe War Memorial, Crewe
30 min walk • Crewe War Memorial stands in the Municipal Square, in Crewe, Cheshire, England. It consists of a bronze sculpture of Britannia standing on a pedestal, itself on a square base. The sculptor was Walter Gilbert and the sculpture was cast in the foundry of H. H. Martin and Company. It was unveiled in 1924.
~1680 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Barnabas' Church, Crewe
9 min walk • St Barnabas' Church is in West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.9 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Crewe
23 min walk • St Mary's Church is in St Mary's Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the diocese of Shrewsbury. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1 miNE
Church
St Michael's Church, Crewe
26 min walk • St Michael's Church is in the Coppenhall area of Crewe, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Nantwich.
1.2 miE
Church
Union Street Baptist Church, Crewe
32 min walk • Union Street Baptist Church is in Union Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
~540 ftS
Memorial
Boer War Memorial, Crewe
3 min walk • The Boer War Memorial, also known as the South African War Memorial, stands in a prominent position in Queens Park, Crewe, England.
1.1 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church Tower, Crewe
30 min walk • Christ Church Tower is a Gothic Revival church tower in Prince Albert Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It was built in 1877 for Christ Church parish church, and retained when much of the church was demolished in 1977. Within the shell of the former church there is now a memorial garden.
0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
23 min walk • The Lyceum Theatre is an Edwardian theatre in Heath Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It originated as a converted Roman Catholic Church in 1876. The church was replaced in 1887 by a purpose-built theatre, which burnt down in 1910. The theatre was rebuilt the following year, and was refurbished in 1994.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clock Tower?

Nearby attractions include Boer War Memorial, Crewe (3 min walk), Queens Park, Crewe (3 min walk), St Barnabas' Church, Crewe (9 min walk), South Cheshire College, Crewe (22 min walk).

How to get to Clock Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clock Tower:

Bus

Crewe Bus Station (26 min walk)