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Macclesfield Museums Trust
Roe Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6UT
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The story of silk links Macclesfield with China, told through an award-winning audio-visual programme, exhibitions, models, silk textiles and fashions. Nearby Paradise Mill Museum houses 26 Jacquard hand silklooms. Demonstration of weaving and tour. Silk shop and café.

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Tourist Info Number: 0871 572 2172
Months Open: All year
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Conference Facilities: Yes - Patricia Gratton
Gift Shop: Yes
Catering: Refreshments

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