Things to do in Macclesfield

Macclesfield is bursting with things to see and do!

Here you will find stately homes and historic houses, canal boats for hire, glorious gardens, quaint little churches and interesting museums and galleries.

Whether you want to pack your diary full or prefer to take life at a more leisurely pace, you'll find a selection of glorious places to visit, places to shop and things to do in Macclesfield.

Explore the great outdoors with one of the many walking, cycling and horse riding routes that criss cross the Cheshire peaks and plains.

Make the most of your time in this beautiful part of Cheshire.

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All Saints Church

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Church / Chapel

Macclesfield

Although the exact age of the building is unknown, records at Prestbury Church mention a chapel at Siddington in wills dating from c. 1337 and 1474. What is absolutely certain, however, is that it was first consecrated for preaching in 1521.

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Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Macclesfield

Dating from 1719, the majestic Capesthorne Hall with its stunning Jacobean style architecture is set in 100 acres of picturesque parkland, with exquisite gardens and chain of three serene lakes.

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St John the Baptist (Jenkin Chapel)

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Church / Chapel

Macclesfield

In a beautiful rural setting near Rainow, surrounded by a belt of trees on an otherwise bare hillside, Jenkin Chapel was built in 1733 by local farmers.

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The Gritstone Trail

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Dog Friendly

Macclesfield

Follow the 35 mile / 56km trail through Cheshire’s Peak District

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Swettenham Village, Congleton

A wonderful section of the Dane Valley Way that takes you through mixed grazing fields. The second half of the walk meanders through the Cheshire Wildlife Trust site Swettenham Meadows which is a haven for water loving plants.

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St Michaels Church

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Church / Chapel

Macclesfield

Services are held every Sunday at 9:30am and 11:00am and on Thursdays at 10:30am

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Bollin Valley Way

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Walking Route

Off Manchester Road, Tytherington

The Bollin Valley Way is a 25 mile (40 km) recreational path shadowing the course of the River Bollin. The route starts at Macclesfield Riverside Park and finishes in Partington giving walkers a feel of the valley's variety.

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St James and St Paul

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Church / Chapel

Macclesfield

One of the finest examples of the Medieval wooden church remaining in England today, this beautiful little half timbered, black and white church is indeed claimed to be one of the oldest surviving specimens of wood and plaster churches in Europe.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Riverside

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Walking Route

Off Manchester Road, Macclesfield

Situated in the delightful Bollin Valley, the Macclesfield Riverside Park provides a recreational park close to the heart of the town. The park has a variety of habitats and is a great place to watch wildlife.

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Bollin Valley Cycle Trail

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Cycle Route

Macclesfield

This long distance cycle route was launched to celebrate National Bike Week in 2012. The 37 km / 24 mile trail follows the course of River Bollin from its source in Macclesfield Forest to where it joins the Manchester Ship Canal near Partington.

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St Stephens Church (Forest Chapel)

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Church / Chapel

Macclesfield

It is a popular and delightful walk from Tegg’s Nose Country Park to Forest Chapel, in the beautiful hilly surroundings of Macclesfield Forest. The first church was built here in 1673, but the present building only dates from 1834.

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Wincle Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Wincle

This walk passes through beautiful countryside. The Shell Brook valley is particularly beautiful and very remote. Deer can be heard rutting in this valley in autumn when the trees turn magnificent shades of gold and rusty brown.

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Walks for All - Tegg's Nose

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Walking Route

Macclesfield

Discover Tegg’s Nose Country Park and experience Cheshire East’s wild hill country where rock dominates the landscape.

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NCN Route 71

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Cycle Route

Sutton, Macclesfield

Route 71 is a regional route which runs across the county from east to west. It starts at one of the highest points in the county at Teggs Nose Country Park and extends down to the westernmost point in Cheshire, overlooking the Welsh hills.

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

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Garden

Congleton

Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in the picturesque village of Swettenham lies this horticultural treasure. The arboretum was the lifelong project of Sir Bernard Lovell, founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

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Walks for All - Macclesfield Forest

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Walking Route

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Forest is the last remnant of the Royal Forest of Macclesfield and is now a working forest managed by United Utilities.

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King Edward Street Unitarian Chapel

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Church / Chapel

Macclesfield

From Macclesfield Library, the chapel can be found down a narrow passage way on the left hand side of King Edward St. We welcome visitors through out the year but it is essential to telephone first.

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Gawsworth Hall Circular Walk

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Walking Route

Gawsworth, Macclesfield

Enjoy a pleasant ramble in the rolling Cheshire countryside, through arable farmland and pastures, along the Macclesfield Canal and across the Danes Moss Reserve.

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Bosley Cloud

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Walking Route

Congleton

A circular 4 km / 2½ mile walk right up onto the top of Bosley Cloud with stunning views over the Cheshire Plain.

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Champneys Mottram Hall Golf Course

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Golf Course

Macclesfield

Mottram Hall’s championship golf course is set in 270 acres of Cheshire's finest parkland and is located one mile from the picturesque village of Prestbury.

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