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What to do and see in Macclesfield, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
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. The Silk Museum & Paradise Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 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 PennyBlack102 - Cheshire, United Kingdom
Interesting but bit expensive as we were only there for about an hour. Some nice activities for children and little tea room and shop.
2. Gawsworth Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By wanderingdubyas - Stockport, United Kingdom
I've never reviewed Gawsworth's outdoor Concerts although we've been almost every year. Whatever we see is always top quality, whether it be Shakespeare (wonderful in front of the half- timbered house) a folk or a rock concert.
Car parking is ample and easily accessible and in the afternoon we do a tour of the old house, followed by a long, lazy, picnic with friends on the lawn. As evening draws on we move to the impressive grandstand for the concert, this year was "Brothers in Arms", a Dire Straits tribute band who were excellent.
Altogether an essential part of a Cheshire summer.
3. White Nancy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Bill W - Manchester, United Kingdom
There are two ways up to White Nancy one prolonged and boring and one steep and exhausting. Having got there and looked around you then have the Prospect of descending. In times gone by this folly was a focal point for a weekends entertainment for the family and friends of the people who erected it. Thank goodness for the telly, box sets, films, the car and travel. It is like a mini climb up a mountain. You do it because it is there. Each to his own.
4. St Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Tommy_Peroni - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
I love coming here, whether to chill out on a bench enjoying the birdsong, the church bells, and watching the squirrels, or to simply enjoy the surroundings while walking through into the village for tea and cake.
The beautiful St Peter’s Church is the heart of the village of Prestbury, with plenty of restaurants and tea rooms nearby. The church itself is full of heritage, and is open daily. The church also boasts a splendid choir so well worth a visit when they are singing.
The churchyard is absolutely beautiful too, and popular with walkers whether for short strolls around the village, or people walking from nearby Macclesfield along the Bollin valley and through the churchyard into the village centre.
The churchyard also offers additional interest, for example whether you are interested in trees, wild flowers, birds, etc; There is an avenue of mature limes, some extremely old yews, a particularly gnarled weeping birch, a tulip tree, several oaks, horse-chestnut, cherry trees, etc. Lots of birds have made the churchyard their home (robins, goldcrests, nuthatchs, little owls, etc), and in spring there is a wonderful display of bulbs and a wide variety of wild flowers.
Also In the grounds is a chapel built in Norman times, and still in use, and there is an impressive lychgate at the west of the churchyard.
5. Rode Hall and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Rode Hall is a beautiful Cheshire country house with a fine collection of English porcelain and extensive Gardens.The extensive grounds include a woodland garden, formal garden and a two acre walled kitchen garden where our Head Gardener grows his record breaking gooseberries! It also provides a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruit which are sold at our monthly farmers' markets.Popular for our Snowdrop Walks in February when over 50 varieties of Snowdrops carpet a mile long refreshing walk along Rode Pool. Colour continues with the flowering of many species and hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas.Delightful tearooms selling homemade light lunches and cream teas. Gift shop selling Rode Hall produce and seasonal gifts.
Reviewed By E B - London
Plenty of car parking. Gardens had a range of snowdrops in a Repton landscape. Italian and walled garden. Good tea room with light lunches, coffee, cake and afternoon tea for two available. Small shop. Helpful staff. Gardener, Kelvin Archer in Guineas book of records for growing biggest gooseberries.
6. Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 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 Linspark - Manchester, UK
Wow! This is a lovely spot I'd never visited before - and it's always a good sign when the car park is near the TOP of the hill! Amazing views across Cheshire, down into Macclesfield and Jodrell Bank. I absolutely loved the little peepholes in...MoreThank you for lovely detailed review :-) Glad you enjoyed the views and your visit.
7. Avro Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Terrier_man2013 - Chester, United Kingdom
As others have already mentioned, this is a small museum, but I see that as a good thing as you can spend a couple of hours there and see everything in plenty of detail.
Housed in a modern building with excellent parking and first class wheelchair access, the exhibits are all on the ground floor (or outside!) but the cafe on the first floor is also easy to get to if you are a wheelchair user. The staff are very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Highlight for me was the relatively new replica of a Lancaster cockpit - outside of the East Kirby museum in Lincolnshire this is probably the only way most people will be able to experience what it feels like to sit at the controls of Avro's and Roy Chadwick's masterpiece.
8. Lyme Park
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By ZBH88 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
We have visited Lyme park on many occasions to view the park and grounds but this was the first time in the house and Gardens. The park is well kept with ample parking although it does get very busy at the weekends. The house is easily accessible with a steep but short walk to the house from the car park. There is a shuttle bus provided but i found it fine with a 14 month old in a baby carrier. The house is beautiful with lots of information and smiley faces for any additional information or questions. There are stairs so these would need to be left at the entrance. There are a couple of interesting Egyptian pieces at present also in the very top of the building, most of which are interactive and great for kids.
9. The Poachers Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By dreamtraveller23 - Manchester, United Kingdom
We have eaten at some pretty grim places over the years but this place really takes the biscuit. The halloumi and roast vegetables on baguette was swimming in grease and the goat's cheese and chutney on baguette was destroyed by an incredibly sweet chutney. When asked by a member of staff if everything was fine we made them aware of our great disappointment but they just shrugged and left it at that. The problem is really with us. We should have made a greater fuss but like typical Brits we just grinned and made a vow never to eat there again. That said we are surprised by the number of positive reviews prompting the question does the local restaurant going public have such low standards or did we just fall on the chef's day off.
10. Blaze Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Dave I - Worksop, United Kingdom
Having found this place previously by accident, we called in again when we were back in the area.
We were able to enjoy a snack (plus ice cream) but also walk around and see the variety of interesting animals around the farm.
It is certainly a good stop-off place, just off the A54, for both adults & children.
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