About Us
The College Environment
Realistic Training Facilities
In many areas of study at Macclesfield College you will gain ‘hands-on’, practical experience in on-site facilities similar to those in industry. These include a Hair and Beauty Salon, restaurant and training kitchens, and a Travel Office - all operated by the students and open to the public.
The Silk Room Restaurant
Pure Salon
The Travel Office
European Centre for Aerospace Training (ECAT)
We have been awarded full status as a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) with the establishment at the College of the European Centre for Aerospace Training (ECAT). We have a hanger containing a BAe Jetstream aircraft, enabling students to work with modern, industry-standard equipment and resources.
Learning Resource Centre
You can use the Centre for study, research and to borrow materials. It offers an ‘open access’ IT facility so you can surf the web or develop your skills in the latest software. It has a wide range of materials for reference or loan such as books, magazines, directories, past exam papers, videos, CD ROMS and online resources.
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College Refectory and Shop
You can enjoy a tasty range of food and refreshments at ‘value for money’ prices in the College’s modern refectory, or get a sandwich or snack in the College shop. You can also buy stationery, magazines and mobile phone top-up cards.
Our on-site cash machine also comes in very handy.
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Life Outside College
There's plenty to enjoy away from College as well. Macclesfield is a bustling market town in East Cheshire - one of the most prosperous parts of the UK. It nestles in the foothills of the southern Pennines and the breathtaking Peak District National Park.
The College is within walking distance of the town centre with its busy high-street shops, places to eat out and lively bars - ideal for socialising and nights out. Also within reach are the bright lights and attractions of Manchester - famous for its vast range of clubs, live music venues and thriving student scene.
Macclesfield Tourist Information