MACCLESFIELD SILK MUSEUM
Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ DIRECTIONS
Since 1930
Here’s The Deal:
Macclesfield Silk Museum is housed in a 19th-century art school featuring exhibits devoted to the region's silk history. Visitors can explore the important role of silk industry played during the Second World War. The primary attraction of the museum is Ancient Egyptian collections. Macclesfield Silk Museum has collections of over forty Shabti and other fascinating artefacts. You can also see the variety of Textile machines. It displays silk dresses, maps, war memorials, parachutes, and other artefacts.
SPECIALITY:
Guided Tours, Activities, Exhibitions, Collections, Displays, Education, School and Group Visits, Learning Programs, Heritage Centre, Events & Shops
£Price: Adult £9.50
Concession £8.50
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HARE HILL
Over Alderley, Macclesfield SK10 4PY DIRECTIONS
Since 1800
Here’s The Deal:
Hare Hill is a peaceful and exclusive woodland garden located in Macclesfield, UK. William Hibbert bought an area of land from the Leicester family in the late 18th century and established Hare Hill as his country estate. The hall was constructed for William Hibbert of Birtles Hall in around 1800, and it was enlarged and renovated for the Brocklehurst family in the middle of the 19th century. The garden has more than seventy varieties of species. The garden features over 50 hollies, silver and golden leaved and yellow and orange berried varieties. Hare Hill allows visitors with the dogs. It is the place for reflection, discovery and play.
SPECIALITY:
Hall, Walled and Wooded Garden, Disabled Access, Events, Picnic Area, Programs, Shops, Guided Tours, Partly Accessible Grounds, Walking, Bird Hide, Tourist Attraction, House & Plants
£Price: Adult £9
Child £4.50
Family £22.50
Family (one adult) £13.50
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JODRELL BANK DISCOVERY CENTRE
The University of Manchester, Macclesfield SK11 9DL DIRECTIONS
Since 1945
Here’s The Deal:
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is the place to discover the mysteries of the universe at the world-famous Jodrell Bank. The centre became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From 1966 to 1999, it has hosted several radio telescopes. It was founded in 1945 by a radio astronomer to study cosmic rays after his work on radar during World War II. Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre has Lovell Telescope, the third-largest steerable radio telescope in the world and three other working telescopes. The visitor centre is open for regular activities and organises public outreach activities, such as public lectures, star parties and "ask an astronomer" workshops.
SPECIALITY:
Science, Heritage, Culture, Guided Tour, Learning, Education & Gift Shop
£Price: Adult £8.50
Concession £7.50
Child £6.50
Family of 3 £22
Family of 4 £27
Concession £7.50
Child £6.50
Family of 3 £22
Family of 4 £27
Family of 5 £33