Thu 29 Oct 2026
A Taste of Italy — Knowles Green — 29 October 2026
Knowles Green
Event details : A Taste of Italy — Knowles Green — 29 October 2026Macclesfield Visitor And Town Guide
Macclesfield Town Guide has been created for both visitors & Maxonians. Use our guide to help discover lots of great things to do over 2026. We’re uniquely situated between the Peak District and the Cheshire Plain. Take relaxing countryside walks along the Bollin Valley Riverside Park. Follow miles of winding paths along the Macclesfield canal. Explore the reservoirs, woodland and breathtaking views from Macclesfield Forest and Tegg’s Nose.
Our website refresh is now live! It’s now even easier to keep up to date with big events this Autumn and into the new year!
We’re looking forward to a bumper calendar for 2027 including: Macclesfield Lantern Parade, Chinese New Year Parade, Macclesfield Beer Festival, N.O.W Festival 2027, 1261 Festival And Parade, MaccPow Comic Art Festival and more.
Looking for fun days out? Take a trip to Jodrell Bank, Treacle Market, Australian Adventure Golf, Substation Bouldering Wall, Capesthorne Hall, Gawsworth and Adlington Hall, Blaze Farm and our famous Silk Museum.
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Created for both visitors and Maxonians, Visit Macclesfield is our towns most comprehensive online guide. Officially one of the happiest places to live in the UK, there’s so many things to do whatever the season. Find some great local events and inspiration for activities, places to shop, eat, drink and lots more!
YOUR WEEK IN MACCLESFIELD
What’s coming up over the next week
29 October – 5 November · Local events, live music, exhibitions and more.
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Medieval Mayhem! Storytelling Workshop — 29 October 2026
The Silk Museum
Event details : Medieval Mayhem! Storytelling Workshop — 29 October 2026Thu 29 Oct 2026 · selected dates until 19 Dec 2026
A Paradise of Woven Colour — photographic exhibition — 22 October–19 December 2026
The Silk Museum
Event details : A Paradise of Woven Colour — photographic exhibition — 22 October–19 December 2026Thu 29 Oct 2026 · selected dates until 30 Oct 2026
AT Sports Halloween Sports Camp
Marlborough Primary
Event details : AT Sports Halloween Sports CampThu 29 Oct 2026 · selected dates until 30 Oct 2026
Halloween Trail at Shrigley Hall — 26–30 October 2026
Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa – Oakridge Woods
Event details : Halloween Trail at Shrigley Hall — 26–30 October 2026Thu 29 Oct 2026 · selected dates until 19 Dec 2026
Macclesfield and The Bayeux
The Silk Museum
Event details : Macclesfield and The BayeuxThu 29 Oct 2026 · selected dates until 29 Oct 2026
Macclesfield RUFC October Half-term Rugby Camp
Macclesfield Rugby Union FC
Event details : Macclesfield RUFC October Half-term Rugby CampThu 29 Oct 2026 · selected dates until 31 Oct 2026
Medieval Mayhem! Family Crafts Drop-in
The Silk Museum
Event details : Medieval Mayhem! Family Crafts Drop-inLIVE FROM CINEMAC MACCLESFIELD
What’s on at Cinemac
Plan your next cinema trip with live screening times for the week ahead. Choose a day and book your performance directly with Cinemac.
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MACCLESFIELD’S MONTHLY ARTISAN MARKET
Next Treacle Market
Plan your next visit to Macclesfield’s monthly artisan market.
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FEATURED RESTAURANTS
Featured Places To Eat
Macclesfield has some fantastic places to eat whatever cuisine of food you’re in the mood for! We’ve listed some of the best restaurants and places to eat in and around the town over the festive period and new year.
Places To Eat
Places To Eat
Places To Eat
Bayleaf Lounge And Indian Restaurant
127 Wellington Road, Bollington, SK10 5HT.
Places To Eat
Places To Eat
Places To Eat
SHOP LOCAL
Shopping
Macclesfield has a fantastic community of independent businesses which makes our town centre great for shopping and socialising!
MACCLESFIELD FC — THE SILKMEN
Match days are coming to town.
Your upcoming first-team fixtures, from the Leasing.com Stadium to the road. Pick a date, grab a ticket and get behind the blue wave.
Fixtures update from the official club schedule. Check the club before travelling.
FEATURED
Things To Do
Macclesfield is surrounded by beautiful countryside which spectacularly changes with the seasons. Use our guide to help inspire you and find something different to enjoy and challenge you over 2026!!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Things To Do
Things To Do
Australian Adventure Golf
Sandy Hey Farm, London Rd, Adlington, Macclesfield SK10 4NG
Things To Do
Things To Do
JOY DIVISION TOURS
Walk in the footsteps of Joy Division
Take a 3 hour tour around Macclesfield and learn about our town’s famous connection with Joy Division and Ian Curtis.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
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10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
2026 Town Guide & Passport
To celebrate our 10th year anniversary, we’ve now published the 2026 Macclesfield Town Guide and Passport. This includes fun challenges to earn badges and also get special discounts with sponsors!
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