What's on at Quarry Bank
Lost Voices
Lost Voices explores the experiences of women whose stories were not heard, and which are often lost to us today because of their age, status or means. Installations across Quarry Bank will bring their voices to life.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 11 other dates
10:30-16:00
The Tiger Who Came to Tea Exhibition
Meet the iconic children's character, the Tiger Who Came to Tea, in a special pop-up exhibition celebrating 50 years since the publication of Judith Kerr's classic. In association with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 32 other dates
10:30-16:30
Journeys of the Imagination
Pack your bags for an adventure as we discover the incredible journeys made by the people of Quarry Bank. Based on newly written stories by Berlie Doherty with beautiful illustrations by Emma Baldwin.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
+ 32 other dates
10:30-16:30
Wild weekends with The Tiger Who Came to Tea - Family Yoga
Join in with family yoga at Quarry Bank, following The Tiger Who Came to Tea through creative movement, craft activities, storytelling and song.
Sat 29 Sep 2018
+ 1 other date
11:30-13:00
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Afternoon Tea with the Tiger Who Came to Tea
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon tea and storytelling session inspired by the Tiger Who Came to Tea. Combine your afternoon tea with a visit to the Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition inside the mill for even more tiger themed fun.
Tue 02 Oct 2018
+ 2 other dates
13:30-14:45
Make and Take
Give us a helping hand at making sessions where you can make one for Quarry Bank and one for you.
Sat 06 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
13:00-15:00
Beth Underdown presents Love makes as many - Manchester Literature Festival
Working with the archive, Beth Underdown presents Love makes as many, a new commission responding to the Lost Voices exhibition. Come and listen for ghosts on this promenade around the Quarry Bank estate. Part of Trust New Art.
Sat 06 Oct 2018
17:30-19:00
Baby and Toddler - Storytelling and Play session
Bring your little ones to Quarry Bank, for a special storytelling and play session just for them. Please book your free tickets in advance.
Sat 13 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
09:30-10:15
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Off-site event - Quarry Bank at Manchester Literature Festival - Beth Underdown
Beth Underdown presents her newly commissioned work 'Love makes as many' and discusses her writing residency at Quarry Bank with Dr Tania Hershman. This event will take place in Manchester at the Anthony Burgess Foundation. Part of Trust New Art.
Tue 16 Oct 2018
19:00-20:00
October Half Term - Been Through the Mill
Find out about the gory accidents that happened to Quarry Bank’s mill workers. Discover what it was like to work with a disability in the past, meet a mill physician and compare historical treatments with today’s medical advances.
Mon 22 Oct 2018
+ 4 other dates
11:00-16:00
Spooky Tours
Join us if you dare for an even scarier, interactive spooky tour of the Mill, performed by the nrg theatre company and students from Staffordshire University.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
+ 1 other date
18:30-19:15
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Halloween - Ghostly Goings-on at Quarry Bank
Join us for a week of Halloween fun. Scare yourself on a spooky tour of the Apprentice House and toast a ghostly marshmallow over a campfire.
Sat 27 Oct 2018
+ 6 other dates
11:00-16:00
Murder Mystery Dinner - Scream if you know what you did last Halloween
This delicious two course meal is the setting for the final blood-soaked dramatic scene of Absolute Murder Movies. The great Director Dick Golightly and his ever youthful star Rick O'Shea are in town for one night only.
Wed 31 Oct 2018
19:00-22:00
Have-a-go: Nature Explorers
Every month you can have a go at a wild outdoor activity at Quarry Bank. From pond-dipping to wild art, there's always a new adventure to enjoy.
Sat 24 Nov 2018
13:00-15:00
Baby and Toddler meet Father Christmas
Join us for a special Christmas baby and toddler storytelling and play session which includes a private family visit to Father Christmas and a gift just for your little one. Normal admission charges apply.
Fri 30 Nov 2018
+ 2 other dates
10:30-11:00
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Meet Father Christmas at Quarry Bank
Wish lists at the ready! Join in with a special half-hour session of festive activities, including a private family visit to Father Christmas and a gift. Admission charges apply.
Sat 01 Dec 2018
+ 7 other dates
10:30-11:00
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