Days Out For The FamilyMacclesfield Silk Museum
Macclesfield
Museum in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
The experience
About this day out
The Silk Museum in Macclesfield explores 300 years of silk history from when the town was the beating heart of the global silk trade, featuring silk fabric designs, vintage fashion collections, and a surprising connection to Ancient Egypt. Next door, Paradise Mill is home to the world's finest collection of historic Jacquard silk looms in their original setting, viewable via admission or guided tour.
What it costs
Prices at a glance
- Admission
- Silk Museum: FREE. Paradise Mill Admission (combined ticket with Silk Museum, timed entry at 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm): £7.50 adult / £6.50 concession / £4.50 child. Paradise Mill Guided Tour (combined ticket with Silk Museum, tours at 11am and 12:15pm): £14.50 adult / £12.50 concession / £4.50 child.
Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.
Practical details
Facilities & accessibility
At a glance
- Accessibility
- The Silk Museum is set across two floors with a lift ensuring full access to all galleries; while there are steps to the main entrance, an alternative accessible entrance is provided. A unisex accessible toilet with baby changing facilities is located within the museum, with dedicated accessible parking directly outside. Paradise Mill is primarily accessed via three flights of shallow stairs totalling 49 steps, but access is also available via a lift, and free carer tickets are offered.
- Parking
- Several car parks are nearby and there is on-street parking outside the museum for up to one hour; dedicated accessible parking is available directly outside the building.
- Dogs
- Not provided yet
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