The borough of Macclesfield, also known as the Peaks and Plains of Cheshire, embraces 202 square miles in the northeast corner of Cheshire. It is bounded on the east by the Peak District National Park, which spills over, into a particularly attractive part of the borough and to the west by the Cheshire Plain with it's associated tranquility. The Peaks and Plains have much to offer visitors, whether it is for a day visit, a weekend break or a weeks holiday.
The borough has a range of unique attractions from Jodrell Bank with its giant radio telescope, arboretum and award-winning Environmental Discovery Centre, to Quarry Bank Mill, a spectacular cotton mill and museum housing the world's most powerful water wheel. The old and the new - a little something for everybody. There are nine stately homes and gardens, each very different and well worth a visit. Macclesfield plays host to the magnificent RHS show at Tatton Park each year, which demonstrates what a glorious location it is. Why not include the show in your visit to the area? Combine the wonderful assortment of gardens with a trip to one of the borough's many specialist and award winning nurseries. One of these, Brookside Garden Centre, houses its own miniature railway and is packed with memorabilia as well as a wide selection of plants and gifts. Dunge Valley Hidden Gardens, high in the Pennine Hills, hosts a collection of over 500 different species of plant. Don't forget the Stately Homes themselves. Gawsworth Hall, a Black and White half timbered building, once home to Shakespeare's Dark Lady and now the venue for a beautiful outdoor theatre in summer months, Arley Hall, a house of great character and charm surrounded by some of the most spectacular gardens in England and Capesthorne Hall, magnificently furnished with fine paintings and sculptures, small theatre and chapel. These are a few of the many wonderful treasures waiting for you.
Industrial Heritage plays a large role in the makeup of the borough. Visitors can explore the former Sunday school, now home to Macclesfield's Heritage Centre, and learn about the history of the silk industry in the town, contrasting the luxury of the fabric with the hardships of the workers. Nowhere is this more apparent than Paradise Mill - a working silk mill where visitors can see the different processes associated with the silk industry. Combine all this with the previously mentioned Quarry Bank Mill and the other heritage attractions around the borough including Nether Alderley Mill, West Park Museum, Knutsford Heritage Centre, Romany's Caravan and you will see that Macclesfield can provide its visitors with a lot more than the chocolate box scenery that Cheshire is famous for, although there is plenty around!
Travel to this area could not be easier. There are good motorway connections from the M6 and M56. Manchester International Airport is close by as are two intercity railway lines. There are a wide range of hotels, meal stops and cafes that are used to catering for group needs, not to mention a set of helpful information centres that can provide you with intineries, information and timetables. Population 51,000
Attraction
Adlington Hall
Blaze Farm
Capesthorne Hall
Gawsworth Hall
Hare Hill
Heritage Centre
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Macclesfield Heritage Centre
Macclesfield Museums Trust
Macclesfield Riverside Park
Macclesfield Silk Museums
Nether Alderley Mill (National Trust)
Paradise Mill and Silk Museum
Teggs Nose Country Park
West Park Museum and Art Gallery
Budget
Ladyzone *book online*
Premier Inn Macclesfield North *book online*
Premier Inn Macclesfield South West *book online*
Camping
Wild Boar Inn
Wild Boar Inn (The)
Caravan Park
Capesthorne Hall
Stoneyfold Caravan Park
Strawberry Wood Caravan Park
Wild Boar Inn (The)
Care Home
Adlington Manor
Carmel Lodge Care Home
Hollins Park Nursing Home
Hope Green
Weston Park Care Home
Church
Holy Trinity
St Alban RC
St Michael & All Angels
Classes
Dance - Soul Dance
Yoga - Saffron Harrison
Club
Council
Dentist
Bollington Dental Practice
Cheshire Dental Care
Doctor
Broken Cross Surgery
Park Green Surgery
South Park Surgery
Waterhouse Surgery
Estate Agent
Almond Peter & Prtnrs
Barker & Co
Beresford Adams
Daniels Property Services
Greenham Commercial
Swallow Estates
Golf Club
Macclesfield
Shrigley Hall Golf & Country Club
Tytherington
Health and Fitness Club
Curves
Gymphobics
JJB Fitness Club
Lifestyle Fitness
Motorcise
Tytherington Club
Hostel
Inn
Market
Adelphi Car Boot
Macclesfield Country Market
Macclesfield Market
Treacle Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Barnfield
Beehive
Boar Hound
Bridge Hotel
Bridgewater Arms
Bruce Arms
Dolphin
Flowerpot Inn
George & Dragon
Ivy Leaf
Old Ship Inn
Railway View
Rose & Crown Inn
The Windmill
Weaver
Restaurant
Boars Leigh
Bridge Hotel
Briscola
Chester’s Restaurant
Deli Garden
Eat Inn Dim Sum Bar & Restaurant
La Bodega De-Mario
Maliwan
Pizza Express
Shalimar Restaurant
The Old Cottage
The Windmill
School
Beech Hall School
Beech Hall School
Bollinbrook C of E Primary School
Park Lane Special School
Park Royal Community School
Regency Preparatory School
St John’s C of E Primary School
The King’s School
Tytherington County High School
Upstage
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Daniels Solicitors
Dean Flower & Co
Fearnley & Co Solicitors
Thorneycroft Solicitors
Taxi
A34 Taxis
Atax
Cab Co Of Macclesfield
Macclesfield Radio Cars
Theatre
Macclesfield Amateur Dramatic Society
Venue
Vet
Sports Clubs
Altrincham Ravens CC (Cycling)
Bollington (Women's Hockey)
Bollington CC (Cricket)
Macclesfield (Men's Hockey)
Macclesfield (Women's Hockey)
Macclesfield CC (Cricket)
Shops
Bookthrift
Cheshire Bookworms
Flowers On The Green
Boots
Rymans
Shenton Garden Supplies
Macclesfield Garden Centre
Prestbury Nurseries
Brian and Jane Clarkson
Pets Corner
Creature Comforts
Dorothy Perkins
Parks Pharmacy
S K Barker
Shoes By Rose
New Shoe
Geldart Gallery
Pretsbury Gallery
Organic On The Hill
Back & Body Works Chiropractic Clinic
Wallis
Homebase
Mothercare
B&Q
Eagle Designed Interiors
Eyecall Mobile Opticians
The Cheshire Gap
The Bacon Stall
Don Millers Hot Bread Kitchens
Celebration Cakes
Cheshire Fish Ltd
Lloyds Pharmacy
Barratt Shoes
Hallmark Cards
River Island
Antiques
Activities
Macclesfield Wheelers(Cycling)
Finlow Hill Stables(Riding)
Places to Stay near Macclesfield
Chadwick House Hotel (0.21 miles)
Chadwick House is the only hotel in Central Macclesfield. We are situated in a prime position with access to the Town Centre which is 400 yards away. We are just ... More
Lowe Street Mews (0.54 miles)
WEEKLY LUXURY RENTALS £365pw - FULLY FURNISHED & EQUIPPED. Lower rates apply for bookings of 13 weeks or more. Personally owned and managed. Lowe Street Mews is located in a quiet backwater of the Cheshire market ... More | visit website
Moorhayes House (1.26 miles)
All eight of our bedrooms have ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Macclesfield South West (1.52 miles)
Within easy reach of the M6, M62 and M56. Close to Macclesfield train station, on the main London to Manchester route. Situated in a scenic area of Macclesfield yet only 5 minutes drive from the ... More | visit websitePremier Inn Macclesfield North (1.54 miles)
Conveniently located for Macclesfield train station. For shops and local amenities Macclesfield town centre is only 2 miles away. Local attractions include the Peak District, Macclesfield Forrest and Tatton Park. Our Macclesfield North Premier Inn has ... More | visit websiteLegh Arms (2.12 miles)
The Legh Arms provides a breath of fresh air for those seasoned travellers who have grown weary of bland, standardised rooms devoid of character. Here, in one of the UK's most prosperous and charming villages, ... More
Bridge Hotel (2.14 miles)
The Bridge Hotel is situated in rural Cheshire close to the River Bollin in historic Prestbury, one of the prettiest villages in the north west of England. Prestbury, a one street village has withstood ... More | visit website
White House Manor (2.20 miles)
This restored Georgian House has been transformed into a luxurious private sanctuary of 21st Century sophistication that defies its quaint rural setting. Each of the twelve individual bedrooms exhibit an ... More | visit website
Hollin Hall Hotel (2.37 miles)
The Church House Inn (2.87 miles)
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