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Places to Visit in Macclesfield, Cheshire

Macclesfield Museums Trust, Macclesfield

Macclesfield Museums Trust

Roe Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
Tel: 0871 716 2640
Fax: +44 (0)1625 617 880
Email: click here
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The story of silk links Macclesfield with China, told through an award-winning audio-visual programme, exhibitions, models, silk textiles and fashions. Nearby Paradise Mill Museum houses 26 Jacquard hand silklooms. Demonstration of weaving and tour. Silk shop and café.

THE HERITAGE CENTRE, Roe Street, is situated in the centre of Macclesfield and provides a focus for community and cultural events in the town. This converted Sunday school is the venue for many performing arts and other events.

The building houses an Auditorium and other rooms which are available for hire for meetings, conferences, training and private functions. (See Menu option for more details)

The natural acoustics of the galleried hall attracts a diverse range of musical and other activities. Dominated by the refurbished Renn organ, the auditorium seats 400, with theatre style seating below, and bench seats in the balcony. Musical styles from Classical to Jazz and all shades between can be heard.

Full catering facilities are available for all events.

There is a ramp for wheelchair access in Roe Street. Toilet for persons with disabilities on the ground and first floors, and a lift provides access to the upper floors.

There is an induction loop in the Heritage Centre auditorium and in the Silk Museum.

The Heritage Centre houses the Silk Museum , the Silk Shop , the Victorian Schoolroom and the Mulberry Tree Coffee Shop.

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