Storm Brewing Co Ltd

Storm Brewing Co sits just outside Macclesfield, and if you're the sort who appreciates a proper craft beer, it's absolutely worth the detour. The brewery does tours and tastings - you get to see how they actually make the stuff, from the grain to the glass, which beats reading about it online. The team are knowledgeable without being precious about it, and they're happy to chat through their range whether you know your IPAs from your stouts or you're just after something that tastes good.

Craft beer enthusiasts will find this genuinely interesting. Families with older kids can make an afternoon of it, though the younger ones might find the technical bits a bit dry. Walkers passing through the area should check opening times before showing up - details aren't always obvious online, so a quick phone call is sensible.

If you're staying at Eastwood End Caravan Park or Kisswood Cabins, both within easy reach, you've got a solid local option that works well as part of a broader day out. The brewery itself isn't a three-hour destination, but combined with a walk around Macclesfield town centre or a meal nearby, it slots in nicely. The Cheshire countryside around here has plenty going on, so treating this as one stop rather than the whole trip makes sense. Worth knowing: check their current hours and whether you need to book ahead - breweries can be specific about walk-ups.