Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Macclesfield Silk Museum
📍 SK11 7GY
Photo: Peter Barr (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore stunning fabric designs and vintage fashion collections
- Learn about the industry's role in the Second World War
- Discover the connection between silk and Ancient Egypt
- Admission or guided tour of Paradise Mill's historic silk looms
- Browse an archive of original silk textile pattern books
Macclesfield Silk Museum tells the story of the town's 300-year silk heritage, with fabric designs, vintage fashion collections, and displays exploring the industry's role in the Second World War and its surprising link to Ancient Egypt. Next door, Paradise Mill houses the world's finest collection of historic Jacquard silk looms, which you can see on a guided tour. There's a cafe for tea and cakes and a shop for unique gifts, plus temporary exhibitions throughout the year. It suits anyone curious about industrial heritage and craft. The museum is in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, just 0.3 miles from Macclesfield station, with 20 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those wanting to make a longer visit of it.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm
- Booking
- Advance online booking recommended for Paradise Mill tickets
- Best for
- Visitors interested in industrial heritage and textile history
From the attraction's own website on 23 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Macclesfield 0.3 miles
- Prestbury 2.7 miles
- Adlington (Cheshire) 4.4 miles
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