Ly² - Lyceum Square Enhancement Scheme

Crewe’s Lyceum Square has been transformed into an exciting events and performance space as part of the town centre’s regeneration.

Cheshire East Council was allocated funding from the government’s Accelerated Towns Fund and UK Shared Prosperity Fund for an improvement scheme for the Lyceum Square and adjacent areas.

The scheme – called Ly² – was completed in 2024 and has seen the centre of Lyceum Square becoming a mixed-use space to host events, festivals, performances, and activities throughout the year.

As well as a new events stage with an integrated digital screen, there is colourful and multi-functional street furniture and improvements to key gateways into the square, including floor graphics and a wall mural.

Photo credit: Pete Robinson

The vision for Ly² was developed by the Crewe Cultural Forum – a collaboration of more than 100 residents, organisations and businesses in Crewe – and it aims to enhance the setting of the Lyceum Theatre and Crewe Market Hall and create a cultural heart for the town centre.

The Ly² project was delivered by Cheshire East Council and overseen by Crewe Town Board. It was also supported by Crewe Town Council.

We want to hear from individuals and organisations who have events they’d like to make happen in the square. Whether you’re a singer wanting to be part of a festival, a dance group wanting to showcase your latest piece, a filmmaker or just a group who like to perform, then Lyceum Square is a space for you too. Visit the Lyceum Theatre website to enquire about using the square.