Macclesfield 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.
Keep up to date with big events in 2026. Don’t miss our 2026 Lantern Parade, Chinese New Year Parade, Macclesfield Beer Festival, Macclesfield In May Festival, 1261 Festival And Parade, Just So Festival 2026, Hide & Seek Festival, Cheshire Fest 2026, MaccPow Comic Art Festival, Capesthorne Hall Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, MaccPride 2026, Gawsworth Open Air Theatre, Do Something Summer 2026 and lots 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.
Macclesfield’s Most Comprehensive Online Town Guide!
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!
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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Everything you need to plan a great day out in and around Macclesfield.
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Next up in Macclesfield
Discover upcoming festivals, workshops, live music and local events.
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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.
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MACCLESFIELD'S MONTHLY ARTISAN MARKET
2026 Treacle Market Dates
Join us on the cobbles for Macclesfield’s famous monthly Treacle Market over 2026. Proudly hosting one of the largest artisan markets in the North West!
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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 EatBayleaf Lounge And Indian Restaurant
127 Wellington Road, Bollington, SK10 5HT.
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Shopping
Macclesfield has a fantastic community of independent businesses which makes our town centre great for shopping and socialising!
LIVE 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.
No screenings currently listed for this date.
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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 DoAustralian Adventure Golf
Sandy Hey Farm, London Rd, Adlington, Macclesfield SK10 4NG
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Things To DoJOY 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.
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