Journey Through Blossom
Discover the beauty of blossom at Quarry Bank and excite your senses by following our blossom trail
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The blossom trail around Quarry Bank explores the different ways blossom is used throughout history and by different cultures. Engaging the five senses of taste, touch, sight, hearing and smell.
Pick up an activity booklet at Visitor Reception to complement you on your journey. The blossom trail is available daily from Thursday 21 March to Sunday 12 May 2024.
Plus join us in the back sheds, located in the Upper Gardens for mini blossom tree making and hammer plant printing between 11:00am-12.30pm and 1:00pm-2.30pm on the below dates:
Thursday 21 March Wednesday 10 April Thursday 11 April Saturday 20 April Sunday 21 April
Ask at Visitor Reception on the day of your visit to find out more.
Admission charges apply. Free entry for National Trust members.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Suitable for children age 3+
- Meeting point
Meet at Visitor Reception
- What to bring and wear
The trail is an outdoor event so please dress appropriately
Upcoming events
Village hub and workers cottage tours
This is your chance to see what life was like for the crowded families in the village
Visit Quarry Bank House
Visit the comfortable home of the Greg family: funded by the mill and right next to it, but far away from the world of its workers
Sold out - Blossomise at Quarry Bank
Experience Blossomise – a live music and poetry performance by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and the band LYR.
Sold out - Quarry Bank Dawn Chorus Walks
Join our ranger team for an early morning guided walk to learn about the birds living at Quarry Bank and hear the cacophony of sound as they wake for the day.