Quarry Bank (NT)
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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.
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.
Winter (4 Nov 2024 - 14 Feb 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
Wednesday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 14:00 |
Summer (17 Feb 2025 - 3 Nov 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 17:00 |
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.
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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