The Knutsford Millennium Tapestry was created between 1997 and 2001 to celebrate Knutsford in the Millennium year. A 40ft long triptych, this community project depicts all walks of life in Knutsford and is the work of over 3,000 members of the local community. Each road, street and lane of Knutsford can be seen on the tapestry along with over 500 everyday scenes.

It all began with the Knutsford Town Mayor, Miss Jennifer Holbrook who suggested a Tapestry as a Millennium Project and approached local embroiderer Sue Newhouse with the idea. Sue took the project under her wing and worked tirelessly and with enormous imagination, creativity and vision for the four years that it took to complete. She skilfully guided, taught and inspired the stitchers every inch of the way. 

To view a fully interactive version of the Knutsford Tapestry, please click here (external site) 

Tapestry Facts

• 53 miles of wool
• 6.5 million stitches
• 3,000 people
• 52 metres of canvas

Scenes to look out for

• Tatton MP Martin Bell outside the Longview hotel
• Local historian Joan Leach taking a guided tour
• Knutsford May Day Parade
• RHS Flower Show at Tatton

Visitors book quotes

• "What a wonderful achievement for all those involved"
• "So much detail, this is my third visit and I still can’t take it all in!"
• "A beautiful piece of community artwork"
• "A testiment to the community spirit of Knutsford"

With coverage by the BBC and Granada T.V, the Tapestry has also been acclaimed as ‘a magnificent achievement’ by The Daily Mail and ‘a masterpiece’ by The North West Arts Board.

A truly awe-inspiring sight, the Tapestry is on permanent display in its own custom-built gallery at the Heritage Centre. Open all year round, admission to the Tapestry gallery is free.

Tapestry talks are availible as part of our group bookings package. Click here to find out more.