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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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The 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

Event

Bee day in the Upper Garden Shop 

The Garden Shop will be transformed into a bee haven for the day

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on
11 May 2024
at
10:30 to 17:00
Event

Join Quarry Bank's Youth Engagement Forum 

If you’re aged 16-25 and want to make new friends, gain experience, and design great new events, then we’d love for you to join us.

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on
11 May to 14 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Apprentice House Tours 

Explore the home of the child workers of Quarry Bank on a unique tour

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on
11 May to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 15:15
+ 216 other dates or times
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Village hub and workers cottage tours 

This is your chance to see what life was like for the crowded families in the village

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on
11 May to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 216 other dates or times