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 Macclesfield
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Macclesfield
stands on the River Bollin and the Macclesfield Canal.
A prosperous
market town, Macclesfield was once famous for its silk industry
and this is celebrated at the Silk Museum.
Paradise
Mill, nearby, was once a working silk mill but has now been
reopened as a living museum with
mill tours.
West
Park Museum, set in one of the earliest public parks, has
a collection of art, ancient Eygptian artifacts and items
relating to local history. On show are works by Charles
Tunnifcliffe who was born at Langley near Macclesfield.
The rolling
countryside leading up to the Peak District National Park
has a network of paths and trails.
Hare
Hill at Over Alderley near Macclesfield, is a delightful National
Trust garden and well worth a visit as it has attractive walks,
including a path to Alderley Edge.
Other
tourist attractions in Macclesfield include the impressive
country house, Adlington Hall, and the ancient timber-framed
manor house, Gawsworth Hall in Church Lane.
Out
and about Capesthorne Hall, a Jacobean-style country house
lies 5 miles west of Macclesfield.
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What
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Macclesfield Tourist Attractions
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 Jodrell Bank, Macclesfield SK11 9DL |
Just off the A535 between Holmes Chapel and Alderley Edge. The world famous observatory was established in 1945 by Bernard Lovell, who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his wartime work on radar. The 250 ft diameter radio telescope is named in honour of the scientist., Observational Pathway, 3-D Cinema, Discovery Centre, shop, arboretum.
Tel: 01477 571339 Open: Tue-Fr: 10:30-15:00; Sat-Sun: 11:00-16:00; Closed Mon in winter. 17Mar-28tOct: 10:30-17:30, Closed 6th Jul and 4th Oct  Location Map |
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Hare Hill Over Alderley, Macclesfield SK10 4QB |
National Trust. A woodland garden with a collection of over 50 different hollies. The walled garden has vines, roses and ceanothus climbing the brickwork and statues below. Walks, including a path to Alderley Edge. 
Tel: 01625 584412 Open: 2008: 22 Mar-11 May: 10:00-17:00 Wed-Thur & Sat-Sun; 12 May-1 Jun: 10:00-17:00 Mon-Sun; 2 Jun-30 Oct: 10:00-17:00 Wed-Thur & Sat-Sun. Open Bank Hol Mon. Last entry 1hr before close. Location Map |
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Gawsworth Hall Church Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield SK11 9RN |
2.5 miles south-west of Macclesfield, on A536.Fine timber-framed manor house built in the second half of the 15th century and is a good example of Cheshire 'Black-and-White' architectur.
Tel: 01260 223456 Open: 2008: 4 May-22 June; Sun-Wed 14:00-17:00 & special events; 22 Jun-27 Aug: daily 14:00-17:00; 31 Aug-21Sept: Sun-Wed 14:00-17:00 Location Map |
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Capesthorne Hall Siddington, Macclesfield SK11 9JY |
5 miles west of Macclesfield, on A34. Home of the Bromley-Davenport family - the red-brick facades with towers and pinnacles have great character and the house is full of treasures.
Tel: 01625 861221 Open: 2008: Sun & Mon (NOT Wed) and Bank Holidays, Apr-Oct. Gardens:12:00-17:00. Hall: 13:30-16:00 last admission 15:30 Location Map |
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Adlington Hall Mill Lane, Macclesfield SK10 4LF |
5 miles north of Macclesfield, on A523 Macclesfield - Stockport road. The estate has been the home of the Legh family since 1315.The house, once moated, is a mix of 16th century timber-framing and 17th and 18th century brickwork. Features organ built by 'Father' Bernard Smith in 1670 - 80, gardens, follies.
Tel: 01625 827595 Open: 2008 July: Sun-Wed, 14:00-17:00 Guided tours by arrangement all year except July Location Map |
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Silk Museum Park Lane, Paradise Mill, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ |
Housed in the former Macclesfield School of Art, built in 1877 to train designers for the silk industry
Tel: 01625 612045 Open: Easter –31 Sept 2007 Location Map |
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Paradise Mill Paradise Mill, Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ |
Once a working silk mill but has now been reopened as a living museum. The Jacquard hand looms have been restored and knowledgable guides lead mill tours to demonstrate how the intricate production processes involved the production of this elaborately patterned fabric.
Tel: 01625 618228 Open: Guided tours:11:45,13:00,14:15 Closed Sunday & Good Friday Tours last approx. 1 hour. Bank Holiday Monday 13:00 & 14:15 Location Map |
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West Park Museum Prestbury Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BJ |
In one of the earliest public parks, a gift of Marianne Brocklehurst and her brother for the education of the people. Fine and decorative art and local history displays including Law & Order and the life of Charles Roe, an 18th century Macclesfield entrepreneur. Collection of paintings by wild life artist Charles Tunnicliffe (1901-1979).
Tel: 01625 619831 Open: Apr-Oct:Tue-Sun 13:30-16:30 Nov-Mar:Tue-Sun 13:00-16:00 Closed: Mon and Good Friday Location Map |
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Where
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Around
The Macclesfield Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Alderley Edge (5.36 miles) Wilmslow (6.45 miles) Congleton (7.49 miles) Buxton (8.82 miles) Biddulph (9.96 miles) Chapel-en-le-Frith (10.03 miles) Stockport (10.65 miles) Knutsford (10.66 miles) Leek (11.29 miles) Sandbach (12.63 miles) Altrincham (12.85 miles) |
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