Welcome to Macclesfield

Macclesfield is a market town located in Cheshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 13th century when it was granted a market charter. Macclesfield was once a major center for the silk industry, and many of the town's buildings reflect this heritage. Today, Macclesfield is a thriving town with a population of around 52,000 people.

One of the most notable landmarks in Macclesfield is the 108-foot-tall Hovis Mill, which dominates the town's skyline. The mill was built in 1830 and was used to produce flour for the Hovis bread company until 1960. Today, the mill has been converted into luxury apartments, but it remains an important part of Macclesfield's history. Another popular attraction in the town is the Silk Museum, which tells the story of Macclesfield's silk industry. The museum has a collection of over 5,000 items, including silk fabrics, garments, and machinery.

Macclesfield is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including West Park and South Park. West Park is a Victorian park that features a lake, a bandstand, and a children's play area. South Park is a more modern park that has a skate park, a BMX track, and a football pitch. Both parks are popular with locals and visitors alike and provide a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the town center. Overall, Macclesfield is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 11.2°C

Feels Like: 7.7°C

Wind: 23 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
The Kings School In Macclesfield Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Dr Jason Slack	Cumberland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1DA 01625260000 School Website
Parkroyal Community School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Beaumont	Lyon Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6QX 01625426083 School Website
The Fermain Academy Free Schools - Alternative Provision Ages:13-16 Head Teacher Mr Helen Phillips	Oxford Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8JG 01625611001 School Website
Bollinbrook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lynne Le Marinel	Abbey Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 3AT 01625789089 School Website
Tytherington School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Emmanuel Botwe	Manchester Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2EE 01625610220 School Website
Beech Hall School Other Independent School Ages:1-16 Head Teacher Mr James D Allen	Beech Hall Drive Tytherington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2EG 01625422192 School Website
All Hallows Catholic College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Beesley	Brooklands Avenue Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8LB 1625426138 School Website
The Macclesfield Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mat Galvin	Park Lane Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8JR 01625917377 School Website
Park Lane School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Lorraine Warmer	Park Lane Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8JR 01625801964 School Website
Puss Bank School And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Nichol	Barracks Lane Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1QJ 1625917210 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Macclesfield Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP 0.27 Miles

Prestbury New Road, Prestbury, Cheshire, SK10 4HT 2.36 Miles

Adlington (Cheshire) London Road, Adlington, Cheshire, SK10 4NA 4.03 Miles

Alderley Edge London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7QA 5.39 Miles

Poynton Station Road, Off Chester Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1HB 6.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bestoke Chauffeur Serivces 07712 050130 35 Cumberland Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1DD 0.09 Miles
Martone Cars 01625 426040 42 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1AA 0.09 Miles
Pauls Cars 01625 267892 62-68 King Edward Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1AT 0.16 Miles
Macclesfield Radio Cars Ltd 01625 421111 105 Chestergate, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6DP 0.16 Miles
Cab Co 01625 614666 The Mill, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JB 0.28 Miles
Silvertown Taxis 01625 611333 Wood Street Mill/Wood St, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JQ 0.31 Miles
Manchester Airport Taxi 07976 394783 Silk House, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7QJ 0.31 Miles
Airport Cabs Macclesfield 07976 394783 1 Silk House Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7QJ 0.31 Miles
Alpha Taxis 07958 213105 8 St Pauls Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7AL 0.41 Miles
Chauffeurdirect 01625 511536 134 Oxford Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8JG 0.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Castle Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Place Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Jordangate B Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Jordongate A Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Business Box (Enquiry Office) Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Chester Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westminster Road D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waters Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duke Street D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Lane Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elisebeth Street Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bond Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Sunderland Street Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Waters Green Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sunderland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 6JL
Waters Green Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sunderland Street Macclesfield SK11 6JL
High Street Surgery 01625 423692	High Street Surgery Waters Green Medical Ctr Sunderland Street Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6JL
South Park Surgery 01625 422249	South Park Surgery Waters Green Medical Ctr Sunderland Street Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6JL
Cumberland House Surgery 01625 428081	Cumberland House Surgery Waters Green Medical Ctr Sunderland Street Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6JL

Local Stores

West Park Drive - Macclesfield
West Park Drive
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3GR
01625 668746
Store Website
0.35 miles

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SPAR Euro Garage Macclesfield
MACCLESFIELD SERVICE STATION
CHURCHHILL WAY
MACCLESFIELD
MACCLESFIELD
SK11 6AY
01625424208
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets Now (Macclesfield)
38 Cumberland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1BZ 01625 348284 macclesfieldclinic@vets-now.com 0.09 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only

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Wright And Morten Veterinary Group Llp
Macclesfield Veterinary Hospital 26/38 Cumberland Street Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 1BZ 01625 501 500 macclesfield@wmvets.co.uk Website 0.09 miles
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Bond Street Veterinary Clinic
1 Ryles Park Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8AH 01625 425637 bondstreet.vets@bondstreetvets.co.uk 0.69 miles

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Tytherington Veterinary Centre
Unit 12 Brocklehurst Way Tytherington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 2HB 01625 669666 vets@bollingtonvets.co.uk Website 1.00 miles
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Broken Cross Veterinary Surgery
Broken Cross Surgery 50 Fallibroome Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 3LA 01625 668536 brokencrossvets@brokencrossvets.plus.com Website 1.34 miles
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Bollington Vets Ltd
1 Ashbrook Road Bollington Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 5LF Website 2.38 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Cats Tor
Cats Tor Is To The West Of The Goyt Valley. The Walk Starts From The High Pym Chair Car Park, Which Helps Make The Walk To The Summit Easy And Manageable. The Views On A Clear Day From The Summit Are Great, Making This A Worthwhile Walk To Complete. SK23 7RF 5.39 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. After Passing By The Reservoir, Take The Right Turn To Head Uphill Toward Pym Chair Car Park.

Dane Bridge Wincle
An Exploration Of A Beautiful Stretch Of The River Dane And The Surrounding Area Chapman Row Wincle Macclesfield Lancashire SK11 0QE 6.09 miles

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Wildmoorstone Valley
This Walk, Through The Wildmoorstone Valley, Includes Part Of The Old Cromford & High Peak Railway Line. The Walk Follows The Old Track Bed To The Now Closed Burbage Tunnel. The Return Part Of The Walk Will Take You Down Into The Valley. SK17 6GJ 6.43 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Left Of This Road, Beside A Body Of Water.

Fernilee Reservoir
Fernilee Reservoir Supplies Drinking Water To Stockport And The Surrounding Areas. It Was The First Of Two Reservoirs To Be Built In The Goyt Valley, The Other Being Errwood Reservoir. SK23 7HB 6.98 miles From Buxton, Take The A5004 North Toward Errwood Reservoir. On The A5004 You Will Pass A Sign Showing A Road To The Left Toward Goyt Valley. Take This Road, Over The Cattle Grid. The Car Park Is Located Off The Road On The Right, Just Before A Bend Reaching Toward Errwood Reservoir.

Luds Church Chasm
This Challenging Circular Walk Passes Through Lud's Church, A Deep Moss Covered Chasm Penetrating The Millstone Grit Bedrock. SK17 0SU 7.07 miles Leave Buxton On The A53 Heading South West Heading Towards Leek. Follow Signs For Flash, Leaving The A53 After 4.5 Miles. Follow The Road Round To The Left Immidately After The Church And Follow Signs For The Gradbach Youth Hostel. The Car Park About 2 Miles After The Church

Goyt Valley
A Circular Route Following The River Goyt As It Meanders Through The Valley To Fernilee Reservoir. SK23 7JX 7.09 miles The Lay-By Is Located About 6.5 Miles North Up The A5004 From Buxton

Weather Forecast

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