Adlington Hall - Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, Adlington Hall is one of England's most beautiful country homes, with a history that can be traced back to 1040 when the Legh family of Adlington chose the site for a hunting lodge in the Forest of Macclesfield. The present structure, which dates back to 1315, incorporates both Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, new wings and rooms having been added down the centuries. The main elements are the Great Hall (constructed 1480 to 1505), the 'black and white' Tudor manor (1581) and the South Front and West Wing (built 1749 to 1757).
Arley Hall and Gardens - For thirteen generations, my family has been fortunate enough to call Arley our home. We now have added pleasure of sharing this remarkable place with visitors from across the UK and around the world. All that we do, whether welcoming visitors to the Hall & Gardens and Stockley Farm, running the Country Fair, Garden Festival and open air concerts, hosting weddings, receptions and corporate events, and enhancing the land and property on this beautiful rural estate - we keep in mind one central objective to offer the amenities of Arley to as many families as possible, while protecting our inheritance for future generations. We hope that you will come here to savour the atmosphere and traditions which, down the ages, have made it the much-loved family home it still is today. My family and I look forward to welcoming you. We and all our staff hope that you will have a really enjoyable visit.
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Macclesfield Canal - was one of the last narrow canals to be built, indeed, it was very nearly built as a railway! A variety of ideas were proposed and the present canal was approved by Act of Parliament in April 1826. The route of the canal was surveyed by Thomas Telford and construction was engineered by William Crosley. The completed canal was opened on 9th November 1831 at a cost of £320,000
Macclesfield Silk Museums - silk museums, paradise mill, west park museum are the premier Macclesfield tourist attraction and days out in cheshire are well worth spending here
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