 | Considered to be one of the wealthiest towns in Britain, the market town of Macclesfield is situated in Cheshire, in the north west of England.
Famous for its once thriving textile industry, Macclesfield houses award winning silk museums that commemorate the town which was once the world's largest producer of finished silk.
Paradise Mill takes you back in time through exhibitions and room sets that depict 1930s life and knowledgeable guides who demonstrate the process of weaving.
Apart from being the birthplace of Hovis Bread, Macclesfield has plenty of other attractions including the grand structures of Adlington Hall and Capesthorne Hall, and the scientific haven of Jodrell Bank where you can witness the world famous Lovell Telescope.
If you are interested in the outdoors, you will appreciate that Macclesfield is located on the River Bollin and the Macclesfield Canal.
A short trip out of town, between Macclesfield and Prestbury, is Macclesfield River Park - a beautiful country park that houses a woodland, wildflower meadow and wetland ponds.
Located on the tip of the beautiful Peak District, Macclesfield is within easy reach for those wanting to explore the beautiful area which is considered to be the world's second most popular national park. |
