One of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, including cotton mill with working machinery, restored Apprentice House, mill workers' village and country estate
Mill owner's private garden open for the first time
The most powerful working waterwheel in Europe
Practical demonstrations in the mill
Discover the effects of the Industrial Revolution on how we lived and worked
Woodland and riverside walks provide a tranquil contrast
What's new this year
'Secret Garden', the Greg family's picturesque valley retreat adjoining the mill, is open for the first time
Allow 1½hrs minimum to visit Mill, 2½hrs to visit Mill and Apprentice House or Mill and Quarry Bank House Garden
Opening arrangements
Mill/shop
1 Mar–31 Oct 08
11–5
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1 Nov–31 Jan 09
11–4
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Apprentice House
1 Mar–31 Oct 08
See note
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1 Nov–31 Jan 09
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Garden
21 Mar–31 Oct 08
11–5
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Estate
All year
7–6
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Restaurant
1 Mar–31 Oct 08
11–5
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1 Nov–31 Jan 09
11–4
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Open BH Mons, Boxing Day & New Year's Day. Closed 24/25 Dec. Mill: last admission 1hr before closing. Apprentice House: limited availability – timed tickets only, available from Mill on early arrival. Garden: timed tickets may be introduced during busy periods also Apprentice House closed 17 March
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Mill and Apprentice House or garden: £9.50 (£8.63), child £4.80 (£4.36), family £22.70 (£20.63). Groups (£7.50). Mill only: £6.70 (£6.09), child £3.70 (£3.36), family £17 (£15.45). Groups (£5). Estate (Standard Admission): £3.60. Discounted combined rail, bus and entry tickets, enquire at your local station
