West Park Museum
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Overview
You’ll be transported back to the land of the ancient Egyptians at Macclesfield’s purpose built West Park Museum. Travel down the Nile with Victorian explorer Marianne Brocklehurst, daughter of Macclesfield millowner Charles Brocklehurst, and see the treasures she collected from her explorations in the 19th century. Alongside this renowned collection is a Local History display, including a selection of works by local bird and countryside artist, Charles Tunnicliffe.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Nov-Mar, Wed-Sun 1-4; Mar-Nov, Tue-Sun 1.30-4.30
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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