Macclesfield Sunday School now called The Old Sunday School, Cinemac Cinema and The Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UT

Details

Accessibility

https://cinemac.org.uk/cinema-info/

The cinema has an induction loop for hearing aids.

The auditorium is on the second floor of the Old Sunday School: there is a lift and venue toilets are accessible to wheelchair users.

Access is through the right hand Roe Street entrance.

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macclesfield_Museums

2025:" Macclesfield Sunday School now called The Old Sunday School, was closed in September 1973. It had stopped keeping registers in 1967 when average attendance was fourteen. Though the fabric of the building was deteriorating, it was listed as a Grade II* building because of its historical significance. The building now has multiple uses which include a Museum with Victorian school room and a cinema.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macclesfield_Sunday_School

Macclesfield Sunday School is in Roe Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. It started in 1796 as a non-denominational Sunday School in Pickford Street, which catered for 40 children. It was founded by John Whitaker whose objective was "to lessen the sum of human wretchedness by diffusing religious knowledge and useful learning among the lower classes of society".[1] Though chapels set up their denominational schools, the Sunday School committee in 1812 elected to erect a purpose-built school on Roe Street. The Big Sunday School had 1,127 boys and 1,324 girls on its books when it opened. The building is now known as The Old Sunday School and is part of Macclesfield Museums.

Sunday schools were first set up in the 1780s to provide education to working children on their one-day off from the factory.[2] It was proposed by Robert Raikes, editor of the Gloucester Journal in an article in his paper and supported by many clergymen. It aimed to teach the youngsters reading, writing and ciphering and a knowledge of the Bible.[3] "

+ https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1206950?section=official-list-entry

+ https://visitmacclesfield.co.uk/listing/the-old-sunday-school-heritage-centre/

"The Old Sunday School was originally built in 1814 is now a multi-use venue providing a wide variety of entertainment, creative workshops, education and room hire within the centre of Macclesfield.

The Heritage Centre is home to Cinemac, a popular independent Cinema, screening the latest films and live satellite screenings. The venue includes a bar which is normally open 30 minutes before selected performances, serving tea, coffee, prosecco, wine, beer and spirits.

To purchase tickets and keep up to date with Cinemac’s exciting programme of daily screenings visit their website www.cinemac.org.uk "

Address

Cinemac Cinema

The Heritage Centre

Roe Street

Macclesfield SK11 6UT

Email

cinemacoffice@gmail.com

Phone

01625 613210

Website

https://visitmacclesfield.co.uk/listing/the-old-sunday-school-heritage-centre/

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g191278-d11899047-Reviews-The_Old_Sunday_School_Heritage_Centre-Macclesfield_Cheshire_England.html

Directions

https://cinemac.org.uk/cinema-info/

"Ample car parking is available immediately behind the building in front of Tesco Metro, off Churchill Way.

Please do not park in the Old Sunday School forecourt."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://cinemac.org.uk/cinema-info/

2025: "We do our very best to answer every phone call however sometimes it is not possible. If you are unable to get through, please send a text message to the below number with your name and your question and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

The general enquiries line is currently open during the following hours:

Monday – Friday 16:00 – 18:00

Saturday & Sunday -12:00 – 19:00

Enquiries: 07494135768

If you’ve got a question, please feel free to email us on: cinemacoffice@gmail.com

You can also contact us through Facebook at: Cinemac Cinema"

Transport

https://cinemac.org.uk/cinema-info/

"By Bus: There is a stop adjacent to the venue in Churchill Way and Macclesfield’s Bus Station is close by.

By Train: Walk up the hill immediately opposite the front of the station (keeping left at the fork), turn left at the main junction with Mill St., and take the first right into Roe Street. "

Amenities