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✳ CHESHIRE, ENGLAND

Little town.
Big heart.

Macclesfield, in miniature.

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53.26° N / 2.13° WA small celebration of the Silk Town
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Little walks around Macclesfield

Stretch your legs. Find a little story. These relaxed town trails bring together familiar landmarks and independent stops. Allow extra time for cafés, visits and discoveries along the way.

Allow 1–2 hours

✿ Silk & Stories

From the market square to the old silk looms, follow a little of the town’s story.

Includes cobbles and a descent of the 108 Steps. Allow longer for a museum visit or tour.

  1. Macclesfield Town Hall

    Start with the columns and cobbles of Market Place.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  2. St Michael’s Church

    Look up for the square clock tower.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  3. The 108 Steps

    Take the little stairway down towards Waters Green.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  4. Paradise Mill & Silk Museum

    Finish with the silk story; check museum and mill admission.

    Walk to this stop ↗
Open walking route ↗Visitor information ↗

Allow 45–90 minutes

♨ Coffee, Cake & Cobbles

A short wander between independent cafés, with plenty of excuses to pause.

Town-centre paving and a sloping cobbled section on Church Street. Check menus, opening times and any bookings.

  1. Nomas Gastrobar

    Start on Chestergate with a coffee or a leisurely brunch.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  2. All Things Nice Macclesfield

    Continue east along Chestergate for bakes to catch your eye.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  3. Cherry Blossom Bakery

    Round things off with cake or a booked afternoon tea.

    Walk to this stop ↗
Open walking route ↗Visitor information ↗

Allow 1–2 hours

☀ A Little Park Adventure

Pick up a treat on Chestergate, then make time for gardens, play and a park picnic.

A one-way outing with urban pavements, road crossings and park paths. Head for the Prestbury Road entrance; gradients and access have not been surveyed.

  1. Macclesfield Town Hall

    Meet in Market Place and head west along Chestergate.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  2. Picturedrome

    A food-hall stop to gather something for your afternoon.

    Walk to this stop ↗
  3. West Park

    Finish in the park with gardens and time to play.

    Walk to this stop ↗
Open walking route ↗Visitor information ↗

Music fan? Follow our self-guided Joy Division trail, including the Ian Curtis mural.

Made small, with love. The diorama is an artistic arrangement of Macclesfield and nearby Bollington. Use the directions and linked sources to plan your visit.

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