Museums in the Congleton Area

For those preferring museums, some of the best include:

 

Congleton Museum – focusing on the history of Congleton and its immediate neighbourhood with particular emphasis on the pre-history, the civil war, industry in the town, and the second world war.

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Website

tel 01260 276360

 

Jodrell Bank Observatory  - between Alderley Edge and Holmes Chapel is not so much a museum as a scientific and engineering centre, featuring the world-famous Lovell Radio Telescope which has stood proudly over the Cheshire Plain since 1957. Attractions include a 3D theatre.

Website

tel 01477 571339.

 

Macclesfield Silk  - three different museums with a single theme  and a common silk town heritage – Silk Museum and Paradise Mill, The Heritage Centre and West Park Museum.

Website

tel 01625 612045.

 

The Potteries - To the south of Congleton are the potteries of Stoke on Trent. The potteries is home to the world’s greatest pottery manufacturers including  Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Spode, Portmeirion  and Minton. There is a wealth of ceramic attractions, museums and visitor centres.

Website

tel 01782 236000

 

Salt Museum – at Northwich, shows the hidden heritage of salt production in the county

 

tel 01606 41331.