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How To Find Us
Macclesfield is situated in East Cheshire on the Western fringes of the Peak District National Park. The Heritage Centre is situated in the centre of Macclesfield. The Silk Museum, Paradise Mill and West Park Museum are situated within easy walking distance of the Heritage Centre.
By Road
Cheshire has good links to the motorway network and all parts of Britain.Heritage Centre / Silk Heritage Museum
When you reach Macclesfield town centre, follow the brown and white tourist signs marked Heritage Centre. Roe Street is off Churchill Way. There is ample parking in the adjacent public car parks. See the street map below.
The Heritage Centre
Roe Street
Macclesfield SK11 6UT
Tel: (01625) 613210 Fax: (01625) 617880
e-mail: info@macclesfield.silk.museum
The Silk Industry Museum and Paradise Mill
The Silk Industry Museum and Paradise Mill are a few minutes' walk from the Heritage Centre on (old) Park Lane. Follow the brown and white tourist signs marked 'Paradise Mill'. There is ample parking close by in Park Green. See the street map below.
Paradise Mill
Park Lane
Macclesfield SK11 6TJ
Tel: (01625) 618228 Fax: (01625) 617880
e-mail: info@macclesfield.silk.museum
West Park Museum
West Park Museum is approximately ten minutes' walk from The Heritage Centre. Alternatively, there is parking some five minutes' walk away at the Whalley Hayes car park. See the street map below.
West Park Museum
Prestbury Road
Macclesfield SK10 3BJ
Tel: (01625) 619831 Fax: (01625) 617880
e-mail: info@macclesfield.silk.museum
By Rail
Macclesfield station is a few minutes' walk from the Heritage Cetre. Turn left out of the station onto Sunderland Street then right into Pickford Street. Continue straight up the hill until you reach the junction with Mill Street. Cross Mill Street and onto Roe Street where you will find The Heritage Centre on your right. See the street map below.
Street Map - click for a full-size version