We are the Macclesfield Silk Heritage Trust, an independent charity established in 1987 to champion the incredible history of Macclesfield and the surrounding area through our collections and museums, which today include The Silk Museum, Paradise Mill, West Park Museum, and The Old Sunday School.
Our vision is to create an innovative and exciting museum and heritage offer for Macclesfield, providing inspiring experiences for our visitors through our unique collections and remarkable heritage buildings.
Our mission is to celebrate and share the extraordinary story of Macclesfield; a story of creativity, industry and enterprise.
We fulfil our mission in a number of ways:
We celebrate.Macclesfield was once the beating heart of Britain’s silk trade, the western end of the Silk Road. It’s made us who we are today and shaped much of what we do, from our exhibitions to our special events. Even after hundreds of years its legacy continues to inspire, innovate and inform. We think that’s something worth celebrating
We tell stories about extraordinary people.Of our industrial entrepreneurs, skilled craftspeople, and their hard-working families. Through our incredible collections, historic buildings and temporary exhibitions, we’re able to share the rollercoaster story of prosperity and hardship, of industry and creativity. It’s quite a ride.
We create experiences.Encountering our unique spaces for the first time is breath-taking. We specialise in creating jaw-dropping moments that amaze, surprise and entertain. Our talented team bring the past to life, creating memories that stay with our visitors.
