Location: Macclesfield
Top Things to do in Macclesfield
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Macclesfield is a market town and civil parish in Cheshire, England. The population of Macclesfield at the 2011 census was 52,044. A person from Macclesfield is sometimes referred to as a "Maxonian". Macclesfield, like many other areas in Cheshire, is a relatively affluent town.
Restaurants in Macclesfield
1. Substation Climbing, Yoga & Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
State of the art climbing and yoga centre. Our climbing walls offer challenges for everyone from small children through to seasoned professionals, including our fully specced training area. The bespoke yoga studio holds daily classes in a variety of styles, including hot yoga. Substation cafe serves a delicious vegan friendly menu including authentic stone baked pizza and fresh coffee. Food is served between 12pm and 9pm on Monday through to Friday and between 9am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Takeaway is also available during our regular opening hours and up until 9pm on Saturday.
Reviewed By drogie734 - Bollington, United Kingdom
Best indoor bouldering wall I've visited, which has route resets every couple of weeks which is a must if you're planning on going again and again. Cafe is unreal, and all the staff and other climbers are approachable and helpful whatever you may need. Definitely recommend it to any experienced and/or regular climbers, or complete beginners or families that've never tried climbing before - it isn't as daunting as you'd think and you'll soon be hooked!
2. Nether Alderley Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
15th-century Mill Beside A Tranquil Mill Pool
3. The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Follow the journey of silk making, from cocoon to loom at The Silk Museum. As well as the stunning displays of silk items, there is a fascinating programme of temporary exhibitions to enjoy. Paradise Mill is next door. Step back into the 1930s with a guided tour; see restored Jacquard looms and machinery, and watch as they weave their magic!
Reviewed By Sw123Uk - Witheridge, United Kingdom
Wonderful place. Guided tour of Paradise Mill was excellent. It’s full of old looms and related silk weaving machinery. Insight into an old industry and way of life.
4. Blaze Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By Louppg - Greater London, United Kingdom
3rd time visiting Blaze farm over the years and I love going here. Visited with an 11 year old in the Easter holidays - we enjoyed seeing the lambing, holding lambs and petting the baby goat. The farmer was giving running commentary on delivering a lamb and answered our questions well. The lambing shed entrance price was excellent value. Walked along the nature trail and had fairly close up views of the sheep and lambs and geese. There is also a peacock wondering around too! Finished off with a tasty ice cream - great value trip out with lovely animal experiences for all ages! Fab views as well from the siteacross the countryside. If you can't park on the tarmac, keep driving on through the site for parking on rougher terrain further back from the main sheds.
5. Treacle Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By kastley49
Lots of interesting stalls including a blacksmith who is making me a pan stand for my Neff gas hob x
6. Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 416 reviews
Discover Tegg's Nose Country Park and experience Cheshire's wild hill country where rock dominates the landscape. Dry stone walls and sturdy barns add to the dramatic character of the steeply sided valleys while many of the hill tops are pitted with old quarries. Quarrying was certainly happening at Tegg's Nose in the 1500's and continued until 1955. Men blasted, hammered, hacked and chiselled away at the rock in harsh conditions for low wages. Today nature has softened the scars of industry and there is plenty to see at Tegg's whatever time of year. You don't have to go far to enjoy exhilarating views over the Cheshire Plain and on a clear day you can see Liverpool's cathedrals and Welsh hills beyond. The car park provides an excellent base for numerous walks and throughout the year there are many events taking place at the visitor centre.
Reviewed By 531JohnR531
Love our walks up Teggs Nose with the dog it’s a lovely spot in Macclesfield. The views from the top over the Cheshire plain are simply breathtaking and on a clear day you can see Snowdonia
7. West Park Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
THE EGYPTIAN COLLECTION IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY AT THE SILK MUSEUM, PARK LANE MACCLESFIELD SK11 6TJ WHICH IS OPEN 10 - 4pm MON-SAT. West Park Museum is currently CLOSED during term time. Founded in 1898 by explorer Marianne Brocklehurst, you can discover the works of renowned wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe, and other social history objects of the local area.
8. Cinemac Macclesfield
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By louiseb89x - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Absolutely love coming to this cinema , it’s the closest cinema around near us. The chairs are relatively comfortable for what you need , the films are shown frequently and in time with releases ! The refreshments are cheap and cheerful they have a bar to purchase drinks ???? , the prices of the tickets are brilliant especially sundays when it’s a bargain at £3.50 ! Car park close by if you need it which again is free after 6 weekdays and free sundays ! If your looking for something to do then Cinemac would not disappoint ! We return here every time there’s a newly released film !! We’ve watched Aladdin , dumbo , pets 1 and two , Spider-Man the grinch , toy story 4 lion king , and now We are currently sat here waiting for Dora the explorer loat city of gold ! Thanks Cinemac we will return again and again
9. Macclesfield Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By bluebear1905 - St Helens, United Kingdom
We visited Macclesfield Forest for the first time in April and couldn’t believe how beautiful the area is. There is ‘pay and display’ parking at the Trentabank visitor centre along with some disabled parking spaces and there is another small car park at Standing Stone. There are also a small number of parking areas/bays along various surrounding roads. There are toilets at the visitor centre, a café and there are plenty of picnic tables on the site. However, the café only opens up at certain times of the year. We parked on the road near the visitor centre so it didn’t cost us anything. It’s obvious that these spaces will soon get taken up during weekends and school holidays. There are a number of different walks you can do from the visitor centre which are all way marked. Yellow route (1km), Green route (1km), Brown route (2km), Blue route (5km) and Red route (9km). We did the majority of the Red route but then cut back along Trentabank Road. The paths are all quite good but were a bit steep in parts. Horse riding and cycling are allowed in the park but they are restricted to certain routes. The views of the forest and Peak District are amazing and there is plenty of wildlife on the reservoirs. The only negative point I can make about the area is the amount of ‘dog poo’ bags stuffed into a stone wall close to the Standing Stone car park. It was disgusting and there’s just no excuse for it! Apart from that, we had a really good day, took loads of pictures and enjoyed the views and walk!
10. Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,372 reviews
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is best-known as the home of the world-famous Lovell Telescope -A near 90m high radio telescope that has become an iconic landmark on the Cheshire landscape. Seeing the telescope up close and in action is an exhilarating sight and the Centre's interactive displays and exhibits help explain what the telescope does and how it works. The Discovery Centre also includes a cafe and gift shop, along with 35 acres of gardens and arboretum, complete with picnic areas and playground, perfect for a family day out. You'll also find a year-round events programme including live science shows taking place during school holidays, a popular evening lecture series, and the award-winning annual festival of discovery, Bluedot.
Reviewed By Caniski - Cheshire, United Kingdom
Only just reopened after lockdown with all the precautions applied. It must be booked online in advance. Loads of info boards, clear and understandable without being dumbed down. Children’s playground plus some interactive techie stuff mostly outside. The Lovell telescope is amazing, it’s recently become a World Heritage site so I would highly recommend attending one of the educational talks about it’s history with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Plenty of free parking, small café and shop. Did I mention the Lovell telescope is amazing
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