Macclesfield Attractions
Macclesfield (pop. 147,000) is located on the Bollin River 17mi/27km south of Manchester. At one time the town was a major center of silk manufacture and Macclesfield hosts a museum highlighting the history of the silk industry.
Hare Hill
Hare Hill is a National Trust property located near Macclesfield. The site includes a walled garden with pergola, rhododendrons and azaleas as well as extensive parkland.
Hare Hill
Over Alderley
Macclesfield SK10 4QB
England
Over Alderley
Macclesfield SK10 4QB
England
Hours
March 22 to May 11
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 12 to June 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 2 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Wheelchair loan or rental
Jodrell Bank Science Centre
The world-famous Lovell telescope, a giant dish 76 meters in diameter and built in 1957, was the world's largest steerable radio telescope until 1971. It is on display at the Jodrell Bank Science Centre which is part of the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories.
Interactive displays on astronomy, space, energy and satellites. Planetarium shows. Arboretum.
Interactive displays on astronomy, space, energy and satellites. Planetarium shows. Arboretum.
Jodrell Bank Science Centre & Arboretum
Lower Withington
Macclesfield SK11 9DL
England
Lower Withington
Macclesfield SK11 9DL
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Knutsford, England
(Near Macclesfield)
Knutsford (pop. 13,675) is located 13mi/21km southwest of Manchester. The town is noted as a popular eating out destination due to the plenty of restaurants available. It is the 'Cranford' of Elizabeth Gaskell, the English novelist.
Knutsford - Tatton Park
Tatton Park is one of Northern England's most popular historic attractions. It features a 1930s working farm, a medieval old hall and a magnificent mansion. The deer park is set in 1,000 acres of parkland containing two lakes.
All values are in local currency
Hours
March 15 to September 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
| Family | 10.00 |
| Adult | 4.00 |
| Vehicle plus all occupants | 4.00 |
| Child 15 & under | 2.00 |
| Group discounts | FREE |
Opening hours are for mansion only: gardens open all year 10:00-6 p.m. (Mar-Sep); 11-4 p.m. (Oct-Mar). Call for admission prices.
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Macclesfield Silk Museums
The Macclesfield Silk Museum is small but delightful and is housed in a former silk weaving factory. This area was famous for silk production from the late 18th C to World War II.
Hours
March 22 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
