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Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill
The Silk Museums tell the story of silk in Macclesfield through audio visual programmes, models, textiles and costume. Exciting new extension and refurbishment of existing displays for 2002. Guided tour of former silk mill with demonstrations of working machinery including jacquard handlooms. Changing temporary exhibition programme throughout the year.
Macclesfield Silk Museum and Paradise Mill
Heritage Centre
Roe Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6TJ
Map and Directions
Heritage Centre
Roe Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6TJ
Map and Directions
01625 612045
All year Mon-Sat 11.00-17.00, Sun 13.00-17.00. Closed 25, 26 Dec & 1 Jan. Paradise Mill: Ring to confirm opening times, Evening visits by prior arrangement.
- Light Refreshments
- Tearoom/Cafe/Restaurant
Licensed For Alcohol
- Parking Charged
- Parking Nearby
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Pushchair Access
Disabled Access
Credit Cards Accepted
Guide Dogs Allowed
Once The Macclesfield School of Art built in 1877 to train designers for the silk industry. It now houses exhibitions exploring the properties of silk, design education, Macclesfield's diverse textile industries, workers' lives and historic machinery.
- All Weather Attraction
- Allow 1-2 Hours For Visit
- Allow Half A Day For Visit
- Discount Voucher Available
- Education Pack Available
- Family Friendly
- Gift Shop Or Shop
- Guided Tours Available
Rail: Macclesfield