Museums · West Midlands
Macclesfield Silk Museum
In or near Henbury.
Macclesfield Silk Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Macclesfield Silk Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Macclesfield Silk Museum showcases the history and significance of silk production in the region, featuring industrial textile machinery and a collection of textiles and fashion from the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can also explore the adjacent Paradise Mill through guided tours, which highlight the mill's historical importance and working machinery.
Place summary
Macclesfield Silk Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode SK11. The museum focuses on the history of silk production in the area, reflecting Macclesfield's significant role in the silk industry during the 18th and 19th centuries.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2562, -2.1247
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Macclesfield
- Postcode
- SK11 6TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/864949519 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- Macclesfield Silk Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 6TJ), in the parish of Macclesfield.
- What is Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- Macclesfield Silk Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 6TJ.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Silk Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 6TJ.