Quarry Bank overflows with the atmosphere of the Industrial Revolution. A visit to the cotton mill, powered by Europe's most powerful working waterwheel, will certainly stimulate your senses. The clatter of machinery and hiss of steam engines is astonishing. Take a guided tour of the Apprentice House, which housed the pauper children who worked in the mill. Visit the stunning garden ¿ the Greg family's picturesque valley retreat adjoining the mill. Stroll to Styal village, built by the Greg family to house the mill workers and still a thriving community, or walk through woods along the River Bollin
Don't miss
Experience demonstrations on how cotton was processed into cloth.
See how water power was replaced by steam power.
Explore the garden, its terraced paths and cave.
Making the most of your day
Programme of events and guided walks throughout the year. School holiday activities for all the family. Children's play area. Picnic facilities. Trails and Tracker Packs. Cycle route. Dogs under close control on estate. On lead only in mill yard
Opening times
Mill and Apprentice House
01-Jan - 28-Feb-10
11 - 4
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01-Mar - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5
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03-Nov - 12-Dec-10
11 - 4
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18-Dec - 19-Dec-10
11 - 4
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26-Dec - 31-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Garden
01-Mar - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5
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Shop and restaurant
01-Jan - 28-Feb-10
11 - 4
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01-Mar - 31-Oct-10
11 - 5
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03-Nov - 23-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Shop, restaurant and garden*
26-Dec - 31-Dec-10
11 - 4
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Open Bank Holiday Mondays, Boxing Day, 1 January and 15 and 16 February. Closed 24 and 25 December. Mill: last admission one hour before closing. Apprentice House guided tours: limited availability – timed tickets only (available from Mill on early arrival. Popular school visit destination during school term time. Restaurant, garden and shop open daily 26 to 31 December. *Garden closes 3.
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Mill, Apprentice House and garden: adult £14.20 (£12.89), child £7.05 (£6.40), family £35.40 (£32.16). Mill and Apprentice House or garden: adult £10.50 (£9.54), child £5.25 (£4.77), family £25.20 (£22.90). Mill only: adult £7.35 (£6.68), child £3.90 (£3.53), family £18.60 (£16.90). Garden only: adult £5 (£4.54), child £2.50 (£2.27), family £12.50 (£11.36). Garden upgarde: adult £3.50 (£3.18), child £1.75 (£1.59), family £8.75 (£7.95). Estate: (Standard Admission) Cars £4, motorcycles £2, coaches £15. Free upgrade when travelling by public transport or cycle
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Places nearby
Alderley Edge
Dunham Massey
Lyme Park
Tatton Park
Guidebook
To find out more about Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate buy the guide before you visit
