Local attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us. Here are a few ideas to get you started...
Redesmere Lake
Capesthorne, Nr Siddington village.
www.cheshirenow.co.uk/redesmere.html
Sailing lake, with beautiful scenic walks
From Sutton Hall - about 7.6 miles to/from Redesmere Lake.
Macclesfield Treacle Market
Chestertgate, Mill Street and Castle Street.
Open from 10am to 3.30pm on the last Sunday of the month.
Bustling arts, antiques, crafts, food and drink market
From Sutton Hall - about 1.9 miles to/from Macclesfield Treacle Market.
Macclesfield Silk Museum
Park Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 6TJ.
Tel: 01625 612 045 | www.silkmacclesfield.org.uk
Open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Macclesfield Silk Museum
From Sutton Hall - about 1.6 miles to/from Macclesfield Silk Museum.
Heritage Centre
Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6UT.
Tel: 01625 613 210 | www.silkmacclesfield.org.uk/silk-museum/museum-heritage-centre
Open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Museum featuring Victorian school room and history of "Silktown" (Macclesfield) and silk industry
From Sutton Hall - about 1.7 miles to/from Heritage Centre.
Cinemac
Located in the Heritage Centre.
Tel: 07871 422 937 | www.cinemac.org.uk
Showing times starting at 2.30pm, latest 8pm.
Retro twist to a modern day cinema.
From Sutton Hall - about 1.7 miles to/from Cinemac.
Macclesfield Forest
Clarke Lane, Macclesfield.
www.macclesfield-forest.co.uk/index.html
Stunning forest, reservoir walks and biking trails.
From Sutton Hall - about 3.8 miles to/from Macclesfield Forest.
Tegg's Nose
Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0AP.
Ranger service: 01625 614 279 | www.teggsnose.co.uk
Country park with lovely views. Great walks and mountain biking
From Sutton Hall - about 2.9 miles to/from Tegg's Nose.
Macclesfield Canal
At the end of Sutton Hall driveway turn right, go over the bridge.
Enjoyable walks along the canal, featuring fine stone markers and bridges.
From Sutton Hall - No distance at all to/from the Macclesfield Canal. It's at the end of the drive. For canal users the pub is off at Bridge 44.
Blaze Farm
Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0BL
Tel: 01260 227 229 | www.blazefarm.com/index.php
Open 10am to 5.30pm.
Award winning family attraction, featuring farm animals, nature trails and ice creams.
From Sutton Hall - about 8.6miles to/from Blaze Farm.
Rudyard Lake Steam Railway
Rudyard Station, Rudyard Road, Rudyard, Leek, Staffs ST13 8PF.
Open Wed, Sat & Sun, 11am to 4pm (Winter 3pm).
Minimum gauge railway running alongside Rudyard Lake. Beautiful lake walks
From Sutton Hall - about 10.7 miles to/from Rudyard Lake Steam Railway.
Anson Steam Museum
Anson Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1TD.
Tel: 01626 874 426 | www.enginemuseum.org
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday.
Engines running every day the museum is open, additional steam engines every month.
From Sutton Hall - about 9.8 miles to/from Anson Steam Museum.
Buxton Pavilion Gardens
St. John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BE.
Tel: 01298 23114 | www.paviliongardens.co.uk
Open 9.30am - 5pm except Christmas Day.
Wonderful historic venue in 23 acres of recently restored Victorian pleasure gardens.
From Sutton Hall - about 13.3 miles to/from Buxton Pavilion Gardens.
Buxton Opera House
Water St, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN.
Tel: 0845 127 2190 | www.buxtonoperahouse.co.uk
Open Please see their wesite for details.
Theatre featuring various performances, drama, comedy and live music.
From Sutton Hall - about 13.3 miles to/from Buxton Opera House.
Tatton Park
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN
Tel: 01625 374 400 | www.tattonpark.org.uk
From Sutton Hall - about 16 miles to/from Tatton Park, around a 30 minute drive.
Jodrell Bank
Bomish Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9DL
Tel: 01477 571 766 | www.jodrellbank.net
Open Daily 10am to 5pm
From Sutton Hall - about 11 miles to/from Jodrell Bank, around a 20 minute drive.
Gawsworth Hall
Gawsworth Hall, Church Lane, Gawsworth, Cheshire. SK11 9RN
Tel: 01260 223 456 | www.gawsworthhall.com
Open 5th may to 22nd September - Sundays 2pm - 5pm, and 21st June to 31st august daily 2pm - 5pm
From Sutton Hall - about 4.5 miles to/from Gawsworth Hall, around a 9 minute drive.
Hare Hill Gardens
Hare Hill, Over Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK10 4QB
Tel: 01625 584 412 | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hare-hill/
This tranquil woodland garden, especially spectacular in early summer, includes more than 70 varieties of rhododendrons, plus azaleas, hollies and hostas. Open during summer months 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday, but please check their website for latest details.
From Sutton Hall - 5 miles to/from Hare Hill Gardens, a 15 minute drive.
Capesthorne Hall
Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 9JY
Tel: 01625 861 221 | www.capesthorne.com/hall-and-gardens
A distinctive Jacobean style house with Georgian Chapel and delightful gardens set in over 100 acres of parkland.
From Sutton Hall - 7 miles to/from Capesthorne Hall, around a 14 minute drive.