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Crewe town hall / municipal building and war memorial, Crewe, Cheshire, UK
Crewe, railway station, Cheshire
Goostrey, Cheshire, United Kingdom. 05.22.2023 Sunset reflects against the Lovell Telescope, Cheshire. Aerial Image. 22nd May 2023.
Market Hall and Municipal Buildings (Town Hall) in the heart of Crewe, Cheshire.
The Jodrell Bank Observatory (originally the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station, then the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories from 1966 to 1999; /ˈdʒɒdrəl/) is a British observatory that hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester. The observatory was established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, a radio astronomer at the University of Manchester who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar during the Second World War. It has since played an important role in the research of meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and gravitational lenses, and was heavily involved with the tracking of space probes at the start of the Space Age. The managing director of the observatory is Professor Simon Garrington. The main telescope at the observatory is the Lovell Telescope, which is the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world. There are three other active telescopes located at the observatory; the Mark II, as well as 42 ft (13 m) and 7 m diameter radio telescopes. Jodrell Bank Observatory is also the base of the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network (MERLIN), a National Facility run by the University of Manchester on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The site of the observatory, which includes the Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre and an arboretum, is located in the civil parish of Lower Withington (the rest being in Goostrey civil parish), near Goostrey and Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, North West England. It is reached from the A535. An excellent view of the telescope can be seen by travelling by train, as the main line between Manchester and Crewe passes right by the site, with Goostrey station being only a short distance away.
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4 out of 5
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The price is €98 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is €143 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
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Manchester Portland By Sunday

Manchester Portland By Sunday

3.5 out of 5
3-5 Portland Street Manchester England
The price is €72 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€72
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4.5 out of 5
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Popular places to visit

The Jodrell Bank Observatory (originally the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station, then the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories from 1966 to 1999; /ˈdʒɒdrəl/) is a British observatory that hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester. The observatory was established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, a radio astronomer at the University of Manchester who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar during the Second World War. It has since played an important role in the research of meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and gravitational lenses, and was heavily involved with the tracking of space probes at the start of the Space Age. The managing director of the observatory is Professor Simon Garrington. The main telescope at the observatory is the Lovell Telescope, which is the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world. There are three other active telescopes located at the observatory; the Mark II, as well as 42 ft (13 m) and 7 m diameter radio telescopes. Jodrell Bank Observatory is also the base of the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network (MERLIN), a National Facility run by the University of Manchester on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The site of the observatory, which includes the Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre and an arboretum, is located in the civil parish of Lower Withington

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Goostrey. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

Lyceum Theatre

You can get tickets for a performance at Lyceum Theatre during your stay in Crewe. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and spas.

Lyceum Theatre

Wychwood Park Conference Centre

Learn about the events happening in Wychwood Park Conference Centre during your trip to Hough and Chorlton. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Wychwood Park Conference Centre

Cranage Village Hall

After visiting Cranage Village Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cranage. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Cranage Village Hall

Mornflake Stadium

Catch an event at Mornflake Stadium during your trip to Crewe. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and lively bars.

Mornflake Stadium

Queens Park

Enjoy the beautiful countryside and explore Queens Park, a lovely green space in Crewe. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Queens Park

Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

€68
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

€68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
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Reviews of Crewe

3.7
Guest rating
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15
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 41%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Leafy

Enjoyed our visit to nearby Nantwich. Nice town with nice riverside and lake walk. Bridgmere Garden World was worth a visit too, lot to see plus other shops to explore.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

the food from raja cafe was very good the taste quality was excellent.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Crewe is in desperate need to some financial investments

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not a bad little town. I predominately work here so don't venture into shopa etc but some nice eating places

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Excellent location for visiting the potteries. Middleport and Gladstone Pottery are definitely worth visiting.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great location for base for travelling around railways from.

Stoke-on-Trent featuring heritage elements and a river or creek

Stoke-on-Trent

Belle Époque Brasserie and Rose & Crown Hotel panorama, Kings Street

Knutsford

Looking south towards The Roaches and Flash from the A54 Buxton to Congleton road. #OnTheRoad

Holmes Chapel

Betley Court Betley Court through the trees
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