Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate (National Trust)
Styal
Nr Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 4LA
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank-mill
General Enquiries
enquiries@quarrybankmill.org.uk
Education Department
education@quarrybankmill.org.uk
Telephone
01625 527468
Fax
01625 539267
Quarry Bank Mill is a first generation water powered cotton mill built in 1784, see the waterwheel, steam engines and cotton machinery working daily.
Guided tours of the Apprentice House show what life was like for the pauper children who worked in the Mill.
Quarry Bank Mill is set within Styal Country Estate.
Venue Type:
Industrial heritage site, Sacred space
Additional info
Quarry Bank Mill archives are open to researchers, Monday to Friday 9 - 5 by prior appointment.
Guided tours are available for schools or adult groups by prior booking through the Education Department.
Greg business and family papers dating from 1784 to 1959, Quarry Bank Mill archive, Bleachers' Association Archive, pattern book collection, general social history and cotton industry collection.
The archive is open by prior appointment Mondays to Fridays.
Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Trade and Commerce
Beastly Machines
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Agatha Christie's 'The Hollow'
Enjoy this 'cloak and dagger' classic novel performed by the Wilmslow Green Room in the atmospheric surroundings of Quarry Bank Garden.
Suitable for
When
7-9pm
Admission
Child: £9
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
50p booking charge.
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Evening tour of Quarry Bank Gardens
Join the Head Gardener for a fascinating walk through this once-secret garden including the opportunity to see the ongoing development in the Upper Garden.
Suitable for
When
7-9pm
Admission
Adult: £8
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
50p booking charge.
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Sparkle and Spin
Intriguing alien-like creatures and voluptuous upholstered figures created from vintage fabrics and second-hand clothing form a fun and joyful exhibition with a dark edge. In partnership with 20-21 Visual Arts Centre.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Sparkle and Spin craft workshops
Create something truly original in these special workshops for adults with artist Paola McClure. All materials and expert help provided. Sessions run from 10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00
Suitable for
When
10am-1pm
Admission
All tickets: £10
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
50p booking charge.
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Cool Shades
Make your own sparkly spectacles!Plus Wild Wednesday - why not cool down in the garden and design your own wild art.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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All in a Spin
Make and decorate your choice of twirling toy! Plus Wet Wednesday - Play with the 'wheely' good water wheels in the Mill.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Time and tide
We're all at sea, catching fish, with a splashingly good craft activity.Plus Wet Wednesday - sail away with your own mini boat or raft.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Aliens have landed!
Turn yourself into an alien!Plus Wet Wednesday - try your hand at water experiments which are out of this world!
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Funny Faces
Create your own fantasy masks inspired by the exhibition 'Sparkle and Spin'.Plus Wild Wednesday - look for funny water creatures at pond dipping sessions. Limited numbers, timed tickets on the day, free with standard admission.
Suitable for
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Go Batty!
Head along the river Bollin to find out about the night-time residents of Quarry Bank and Styal Estate and listen out for the different species of bat that live around the Styal Estate.
Suitable for
Admission
Adult: £5
Child: £2.5
Booking Essential.
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Tech Styles
Textile 21 celebrates the innovative use of science and technology at Quarry Bank and the 21st century legacy through exciting new textile art pieces. In partnership with Textile 21.
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Autumn Fair
A weekend of activities for all the family, including the chance to celebrate autumn with local food and crafts.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Family Funghi Walks
Have some fun-gi in Styal woods and learn lots about what to look for. Followed by mushroom soup and a traybake.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10
Child: £5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
50p booking charge.
Website
Family Funghi Walks
Have some fun-gi in Styal woods and learn lots about what to look for. Followed by mushroom soup and a traybake.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10
Child: £5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
50p booking charge.
Website
Wild Wednesday Workshop
Meet a creepy creature and have a go at some 'sppoky science'!
When
12-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Autumn Spooktacular at the Mill
Make yourself a beastly badge at this free craft activity and follow the Halloween trail through the Mill. 50p per trail.
When
12-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Family Funghi Walks
Have some fun-gi in Styal woods and learn lots about what to look for. Followed by mushroom soup and a traybake.
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £10
Child: £5
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
50p booking charge.
Website
Spooky Tours
Join us if you dare for a ghostly and haunting trip through the Mill.
When
6:30-9:30pm
Admission
Mill Yard.All tickets: £7
Booking Essential.
50p booking charge.
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Wild Wednesday Workshop
Meet a creepy creature and have a go at some 'sppoky science'!
When
12-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Wonderful Water
Celebrate the opening of the new water gallery and have fun with some hands-on science.
When
12-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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Christmas Gift and Craft Fair
A range of Christmas gifts and crafts to inspire the festive period.
When
11am-4pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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A Victorian Christmas at the Mill
Join the festive fun at our traditional Christmas weekends. Meet our Victorian chracters and find out more about customs from the past. Tell Father Christmas waht's on your Christmas list. Enjoy Christmas carols, stories and finish your day with a warming mince pie.
When
11am-3pm
Admission
Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
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