Quarry Bank (NT)

Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4HP

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  • Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites

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Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, mill owners and how the Industrial Revolution changed our world forever.

On your visit, you can explore the domestic life of the mill-owning Greg family in their home, Quarry Bank House. Or wander through the stunning picturesque gardens that rise up the banks of the river valley for stunning views and spectacular changes through the seasons. In the restored glasshouse and kitchen garden, you can see the array of exotic fruits and vegetables that were grown for the wealthy Gregs' table.

For an alternative view of life in the Industrial Revolution, take a guided tour of the Apprentice House to step into the lives of the pauper children who worked 10 hours a day in the mill. Or stroll to Styal village to see how many of the other workers lived. In the village hub, a permanent exhibition explores the living conditions of the workers compared to life in the centre of Manchester. A tour of a two-up-two-down worker's cottage offers an insight into more than 150 years of history and invites you to compare your life to those of the workers.

On the estate there are acres of woodland to explore. Follow the meandering path of the river Bollin as you look out for an array of wildlife and beautiful views.

Situated in the historic site of the original Weaving Shed, the mill café now offers you a place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal after exploring all that Quarry Bank has to offer. Alternatively you can head to the garden café to enjoy the surroundings with a light lunch or a slice of cake, or treat yourself to an ice cream from Stables Ice Cream Parlour.

In the mill and garden shops, you’ll find a range of gifts, homeware and garden products. For a unique souvenir, make sure you pick up a Quarry Bank glass cloth, which has been woven on heritage looms in the mill.

Dogs on leads are welcome around the wider estate and on a short lead in the mill yard, garden, Styal village, and footpaths through the main visitor areas of Quarry Bank.

Dogs on leads are welcome to join you if you are visiting the Upper Garden Café.

Dogs are welcome in the visitor welcome building, the upper garden shop and the mill yard shop.

Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the Weaving Shed Restaurant, Mill, Quarry Bank House, the Apprentice House, Village Hub and Workers Cottage.

There are four great walks around the Quarry Bank estate that are ideal to explore with your dog all year round. They take anywhere between twenty minutes to two and a half hours to complete. For more information speak to a member of the visitor reception team.

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Guide Prices

Senior membership concession
If you're an existing member aged 60 or over, and you've been a member for at least the last three consecutive years, you can ask for 25 per cent off your subscription. This means that you’ll pay £68.40 for individual senior membership and £113.40 for joint senior membership.

Individual membership:
Adult membership (aged 26+) – £91.20 a year
Young person membership (18–25) – £45.60 a year
Junior membership (0–17) – £12 a year
Under-5s go free

Joint membership:
Two adults – £151.20 a year
Both adults must be aged 18+ and living at the same address

Family membership:
Two adults and their children (17 and under) – £159.00 a year
One adult and their children – £99.00 a year
All adults must live at the same address
Under-5s go free

Junior Membership:
Whether it’s a day out with grandparents or an activity with friends, junior membership provides the opportunity for endless adventures. Under 18s can explore unforgettable places and get closer to wildlife, history and culture for just £12 a year.

Benefits of junior membership
You can give membership as a gift to young people under the age of 18. Or if you’re 13 or older, you can buy it for yourself. Under 5s can continue to enjoy our places for free.
The benefits of junior membership include:
Free entry to more than 500 places in our care
A welcome pack to help you get the most from your membership
Special guides to help plan your next adventure
Online inspiration, tips and seasonal ideas
Please note, junior membership doesn’t include free car parking, the National Trust Handbook or the National Trust Magazine.

Opening Times

Summer (17 Feb 2024 - 3 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:30 - 17:00
Winter (4 Nov 2024 - 14 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed
Wednesday - Sunday10:30 - 14:00

Special Offers

  • Become a member

    As a member, you’ll help protect many of our nation’s favourite places for future generations. Every penny goes towards looking after nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.

     

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    Benefits of being a National Trust life member:

    Free entry to more than 500 places in our care.

    Free parking at most National Trust car parks.

    National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after.

    National Trust Magazine three times a year, packed with inspiration, interviews and news.

    Access to the online Members’ Area, full of first-look previews and behind-the-scenes features.

     

    Senior Membership:

    To say a big thank you to our loyal members and to make sure everybody can continue to enjoy the places they love, the National Trust offers a 25 per cent senior concession. We currently give nearly one million senior members the concession off our adult rates.

    You're the bedrock of the National Trust – with your support, we can keep looking after nature, beauty and history for ever. The most important thing for us is to make sure you can afford to continue your membership and that is why we’re happy to offer this concession.

    Senior membership concession

    If you're an existing member aged 60 or over, and you've been a member for at least the last three consecutive years, you can ask for 25 per cent off your subscription. This means that you’ll pay £63.00 for individual senior membership and £104.40 for joint senior membership.

    We can’t currently process senior membership applications online or at our places, but we can do so over the phone. To let us know that you’d like the senior membership concession, call 0344 800 1895.

    If you pay by Direct Debit, make sure you give us a ring before your next payment date.

    Why don't you update the price automatically?

    Not every member wishes to be given the concession, so we leave it up to you to decide if you want it or not. If you decide not to take the concession, at least £19 extra per year will go towards protecting more green spaces and looking after our nation's heritage.

     

    Gift Membership:

    Some Christmas gifts are impossible to wrap. Dramatic views of coast and countryside. Tranquil moments in gardens and parks. Discovering hidden secrets in historical homes. When you give someone a National Trust membership for Christmas, they get all this and more.

    Individual membership:

    Adult membership (aged 26+) – £84 a year

    Young person membership (18–25) – £42 a year

    Junior membership (0–17) – £10 a year

    Under-5s go free

     

    Joint membership:

    Two adults – £139.20 a year

    Both adults must be aged 18+ and living at the same address

     

    Family membership:

    Two adults and their children (17 and under) – £146.40 a year

    One adult and their children – £91.20 a year

    All adults must live at the same address

    Under-5s go free

     

    Junior Membership:

    Whether it’s a day out with grandparents or an activity with friends, junior membership provides the opportunity for endless adventures. Under 18s can explore unforgettable places and get closer to wildlife, history and culture for just £10 a year.

    Benefits of junior membership

    You can give membership as a gift to young people under the age of 18. Or if you’re 13 or older, you can buy it for yourself. Under 5s can continue to enjoy our places for free. The benefits of junior membership include:

    Free entry to more than 500 places in our care

    A welcome pack to help you get the most from your membership

    Special guides to help plan your next adventure

    Online inspiration, tips and seasonal ideas

    Please note, junior membership doesn’t include free car parking, the National Trust Handbook or the National Trust Magazine.

    More details can be found here:

    Membership: Join the National Trust | National Trust

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Directions

Road Directions

Quarry Bank is located off the B5166. Follow the A555 and exit at the Hollin Lane/ Style Road junction. Follow the brown oak leaf heritage signs.

Sat Nav: use postcode SK9 4HP to get to Quarry Bank and follow brown heritage signs.

Public Transport Directions

Cycling - NCN6, 1½ miles. RCR85, ½ mile. Cycle route information 

As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our restaurant, café or ice cream parlour, when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free Cycle route information 

Train - Styal train station is 1/2 mile walk/ 12 minutes from Quarry Bank. Manchester Airport is 2 miles away; Wilmslow train station is 2 miles away, approximately a 40 minute walk. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our restaurant, café or ice cream parlour, when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free

Car-free - Travel the green way and help us preserve this special place. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our restaurant, café or ice cream parlour, when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      1257
    • Very Good
      350
    • Average
      79
    • Poor
      21
    • Terrible
      24

    Recent Reviews:

    • Ian P
      Liverpool, United Kingdom
      An essential day out for youngsters
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 4th April 2024
      This really is a rather unique place and everyone needs to take their (grand)children to understand what the 'Industrial Revolution' actually meant for so many. The fact that the majority of the... Read full review
    • jsremote
      Wells, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Exceptional site staffed by exceptional people.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 9th April 2024
      The most striking aspect of the mill is it’s setting. Stark contrast with the green and rural valley in which it is set. The gardens are stunning and a real feast for the eyes creating a backdrop... Read full review
    • michaelwO8606HT
      Heywood, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Stunning landscape
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 12th April 2024
      Nice day out stunning surroundings and beautiful landscape rivers and lots of water lots of history in the museum inside the mill look out for the waterwheel and small waterfalls nice day out for all... Read full review

    Facilities

    Other

    • Snowdrops found here - Snowdrops, bluebells, sweetpeas, Iris & peony found here

    Accessibility

    • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Large print guide, tactile images and braille guides available.
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Some Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors  - Designated disabled parking area, accessible route, and map. Level access to food outlet and shops. Powered mobility vehicle and wheelchairs available to borrow. Changing Places toilet facility. Shuttle buggy service, lift in the Mill.
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Attraction Facilities

    • All Weather Attraction

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant
    • Picnic Site

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted - Dogs under close control are welcome.

    Provider Features

    • Indoor Attraction
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Demonstrations Given
    • Educational Visits Accepted
    • Guided Tours Available for Groups

    Contact Us

    Tel: 01625 527468

    Tel: 01625 527468

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