What's on at Quarry Bank
Rights of the Child
In this new exhibition, explore the experiences of the hundreds of children who worked at Quarry Bank and discover how children's rights have changed over time.
Mon 20 May 2019
+ 132 other dates
10:30-17:00
Mill Trail: Become a Factory Inspector
Become a factory inspector and have a go at our family trail around the mill created by children’s author Philip Ardagh.
Tue 21 May 2019
+ 102 other dates
10:30-16:00
Have-a-go - Nature Explorers
Every month in Spring 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 25 May 2019
13:00-15:00
May half-term - Right to Play Around the World
Play your way around the world this half-term as we explore different games from across the globe.
Mon 27 May 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-16:00
Baby and Toddler - Storytelling and Play session
Bring your little ones to Quarry Bank for a special storytelling and play session just for them. Suitable for children 6 months - 4 years. Please book your tickets in advance.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
+ 5 other dates
09:30-10:15
+ other times
Outdoor Theatre: Treasure Island
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of everyone's favourite swashbuckling pirate adventure: Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
Thu 04 Jul 2019
19:00-21:30
Off-site event: People's Landscapes - Meet the Artists
Meet the artist family, Grace, Gary, Hope and Merrick as they lead a creative family workshop exploring ideas around collective action, democracy and children’s rights. This event takes place off-site at Manchester Central Library
Sat 06 Jul 2019
12:00-16:00
People's Landscapes: Unearthing Passion and Protest
200 years after the Peterloo Massacre, two films created by artist family Gary, Grace, Hope and Merrick will inspire conversations about rights and responsibilities, freedoms and the power to create change. Shown at Quarry Bank and Dunham Massey
Sat 13 Jul 2019
+ 78 other dates
10:30-17:00
Summer holidays: Find your Styal
Try your hand at new, exciting skills with the team at Quarry Bank, from forest school fun to crafts in the mill.
Mon 22 Jul 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-16:00
Summer holidays: If you go down to the woods
Connect with trees, discover how they communicate with each other and how they log their experiences. Listen to them, learn from them, love them.
Mon 05 Aug 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-16:00
Outdoor Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy: A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Thu 08 Aug 2019
19:00-21:30
Summer holidays: Strike a chord
Quarry Bank’s machines and River Bollin form a unique rhythm. Come along this summer and explore new ways to create and enjoy music with us.
Mon 19 Aug 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-17:00
Go Batty!
Head along the River Bollin with our ranger team to find out about the night time residents of the Quarry Bank estate.
Mon 19 Aug 2019
+ 3 other dates
19:30-21:30
Heritage Open Day: Right to Access
This Heritage Open Day, come and explore Quarry Bank for free. We'll be stepping back in time to discover the paths that two hundred years ago, you may not have had the right to take.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00