This museum is in 3 buildings, all manned by friendly, excellently informed staff. Lovely Coffee shops at two of the venues and a guide to the third. Lots of information, told in a really interesting way, particular as I had ancestors who had worked in the silk mills during the 1800s. An extra surprise - Two of us visitors found... More

The museum takes you back to the turn of the century, still original and lovingly cared for. You wonder what the lives of these workers were like once the curator has given you the story of their long days here. You can see where the workers have stood and worn the floor boards working long hours in front of these... More

Took a foreign visitor to see how the silk industry was once the only industry in Macclesfield. We were fascinated to watch Jaquard fabric being woven using an array of cards that had looked as though they belonged to a fairground organ. Enthusiastic and helpful staff. More

Good cafe, reasonably priced, and friendly staff. Items for sale in the shop do not suit everyone's taste, and some of it a wee bit pricey. More

We went to the Park Lane museum for 3.50 per adult, with free re-entry for a year if we gift-aided it which of course we did. Absolutely great way to spend an hour or two. The exhibition is interesting but the building and decor alone is stunning. The corner for toddlers is very well thought out too with quality toys... More

The museum is well worth a visit,but please make sure you visit the tearoom it is excellent.Today the specials were Salmon in Hollandaise sauce,Traditional Christmas lunch,Pear and parsnip soup.Great cakes too.Service top notch. More

Paradise Mill: A guided tour on the top floor of a silk weaving factory with a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer. We heard about the history of Macclesfield relating to Silk and saw the looms and other equipment, used from Victorian times until quite recently. Some of it still works. It is unusual to see a museum like this where... More

Had an unexpectedly brilliant day in Macclesfield exploring the Sunday School, Paradise Mill and the Silk Museum. All were fascinating in their own way. The size of the old Sunday school, 2000 to the class, only on Sundays, mixed ages, but they all learned to read. Makes you reflect a bit! Good AV presentation about growth of the silk trade... More