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.
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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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!
YOUR WEEK IN MACCLESFIELD
What’s coming up over the next week
2 November – 9 November · Local events, live music, exhibitions and more.
Mon 2 Nov 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 2026Mon 2 Nov 2026 · selected dates until 2 Nov 2026
Spooky Quiz — Diversion Halloween Weekend — 1 November 2026
Diversion Bar & Kitchen
Event details : Spooky Quiz — Diversion Halloween Weekend — 1 November 2026Mon 2 Nov 2026 · selected dates until 24 Jan 2027
The North Revisited – Photography Exhibition – Jodrell Bank
Jodrell Bank
Event details : The North Revisited – Photography Exhibition – Jodrell BankTue 3 Nov 2026
Button Live Lounge — 2026-11-03
The Button Warehouse
Event details : Button Live Lounge — 2026-11-03Tue 3 Nov 2026 · selected dates until 8 Apr 2027
Street Sports Winter Sessions — Macclesfield — 2026–27
Lifestyle Fitness, Macclesfield College
Event details : Street Sports Winter Sessions — Macclesfield — 2026–27Wed 4 Nov 2026
Bollington Community Centre Luncheon Club — 4 November 2026
Bollington Community Centre
Event details : Bollington Community Centre Luncheon Club — 4 November 2026Wed 4 Nov 2026
Dementia Drop-in — Belong — 4 November 2026
The Venue, Belong Macclesfield
Event details : Dementia Drop-in — Belong — 4 November 2026Wed 4 Nov 2026
Poems and Pints — 2026-11-04
The Button Warehouse
Event details : Poems and Pints — 2026-11-04Wed 4 Nov 2026 · selected dates until 21 Nov 2026
Postcards from the Silk Road: Hidden Codes and Connections — 4–21 November 2026
Paradise Mill
Event details : Postcards from the Silk Road: Hidden Codes and Connections — 4–21 November 2026LIVE 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.
MACCLESFIELD’S MONTHLY ARTISAN MARKET
Next Treacle Market
Plan your next visit to Macclesfield’s monthly artisan market.
Next scheduled Treacle Market:
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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