Arley Hall and Gardens

The home of the Viscount and Viscountess Ashbrook, overlooking beautiful parkland, the original hall was built by Piers Warburton in 1469. The present hall and chapel were built by Rowland Egerton-Warburton in 1832-45 in the Victorian-Jacobean style.

Tel: 01565 777353

Biddulph Grange Gardens

Biddulph Grange Garden is a stunning Victorian garden.
Tunnels and intricate paths lead you into another world. The formality of Italy, the secrets of a Scottish Glen, the architecture of an Egyptian Court and the beauty of a Chinese garden.

Tel: 01782 517999

Bramall Hall

A 'Cheshire black and white' timber framed manor house with Tudor rooms and 16th century paintings and textiles.

Set in 70 acres of parkland with two lakes, woodland walks and gardens.

Tel: 0161 485 3708

Capesthorne Hall

A Jacobean-style hall and 100 acres of parkland, with collections of fine art, marble, furniture, tapestries and antiques.

Tel: 01625 861619

Gawsworth Hall &
Open Air Theatre

The ancient manor house combines the best of the past with the best of today; sculpture, stained glass, furniture and fine paintings, romance and intrigue, the family chapel first licensed in 1365 and still used by the family.

Also an all seater open air auditoriam where you can enjoy a wonderful programme of entertainment ranging from Shakespeare, Jazz, Opera, Drama and much more on nominated days throughout the year.
Box Office: 01260 223456

Lyme Park

Created by the grant of land by Richard II in 1398, there are 1400 acres of open moorland and 18th century parkland together with the Medievel and Elizabethan house of the Leghs.

Collections of historic furniture, textiles, carvings and tapestries represent six centuries of the Leghs.

Tel: 01663 762023

Little Moreton Hall

A magnificent 16th century black & white timbered hall, full of historical interest. Now owned by the National Trust.

Open to visitors (restricted opening, check times')

Tel: 01260 272018

Tabley House

The Estate, House and Collection are owned by the University of Manchester. The rest of the house comprises Cygnet Health Care's Nursing and Retirement Home.

Tel: 01565 750151

Tatton Park

Two historic houses are set in 1000 acres of beautiful rolling parkland with lakes, tree-lined avenues and herds of red and fallow deer.

Award winning gardens and a working farm, speciality shops and a superb programme of special events complete the picture.

Tel: 01625 534435

Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Country Estate - Styal

One of the largest historic working cotton mills.

The 1830 Boulton and Watt Beam Engine, water wheel, apprentice house and the Styal country estate make a fun and informative day out.

Tel: 01625 527468

West Park Museum - Macclesfield
Prestbury Rd, Macclesfield

Opened in 1898, the museum houses a wide collection ranging from local history, fine paintings of the 19th and early 20th century, decorative art, a plaster cast frieze taken from the famous 'Elgin Marbles'. The museum also provides a home to many temporary exhibitions.

Admission free.

The Silk Museum - Macclesfield

Tracing the development of the silk industry in Macclesfield and following the silk trail. The museum, located in the heart of the town, presents a fascinating tour of this magical fabric. Combine a visit with a trip to the nearby Paradise Mill where the story continues.

Tel: 01625 613210
Admission Charge

Paradise Mill - Macclesfield

A working silk mill until 1981, today you will find a working museum where skilled older hands demonstarte the process.

Tel: 01625 613210
Admission Charge

Tegg's Nose Country Park

The summit at 400m drops dramatically almost 200m below. The park offer tremendous views of Macclesfield Forest and the Peak National park.

Tegg's Trail, a 4km walk around the park, takes a couple of hours and leads you down into the clough.

Tel: 01625 614279

Ten Pin Bowling - Canalside venue

AMF bowling, Lyme Green Retail Park off London Rd, Macclesfield.

Tel: 01625 616438

The Folly - Mow Cop

White Nancy

A hilltop beacon at Bollington, built to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, visible for miles along the canal.