What's on at Quarry Bank
Exotic Guests and Alien Invaders exhibition
Quarry Bank's picturesque garden was a carefully curated showcase of ingenuity and wealth, with a collection of plants and trees from all ends of the Earth. This has left Quarry Bank with a beautiful but challenging legacy, where plants that were...
Wed 28 Sep 2016
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10:30-16:30
Behind the scenes tours
Join us on guided tours led by the Quarry Bank team. Whether it's delving into the archive, exploring the woods, or learning about steam power, there's something to get stuck into every day. Tours last approx. half an hour.
Wed 28 Sep 2016
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14:30-15:00
An Evening with historian Michael Wood
Join one of Britain's most popular historians and broadcasters, Michael Wood, for dinner and a light hearted look at the challenges and joys of bringing history to life on the small screen.
Thu 06 Oct 2016
19:00-23:00
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 ticket in advance
Sat 08 Oct 2016
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09:30-10:15
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The Extraordinary Enticement of Exotic Plant Adventures
This event takes place at Manchester Central Library. Join the Eminent adventurer Professor Jigget as he recites - to you, oh lucky listener - the very explorations that have lead to the discovery of several botanic wonders.
Sat 22 Oct 2016
12:00-12:30
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Hunting for Infection
This week only, hunt for the areas of infection in the Apprentice House and discover more about the gruesome parasites which invaded the children who worked at the mill in our special family focused Apprentice House tours.
Mon 24 Oct 2016
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10:30-16:00
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 28 Oct 2016
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18:30-19:15
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Hallowe'en weekend
It's spooky fun for families at Quarry Bank this Hallowe'en weekend, enjoy a special story telling session in the Apprentice House and have fun with a batty family craft activity and spider trail in the mill (£1 per trail)
Sat 29 Oct 2016
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11:00-16:00
A Quarry Bank Christmas
Join us for traditional festive fun in the mill, with dressing up, a Christmas trail to follow and activities to enjoy.
Sat 03 Dec 2016
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10:30-15:30
Baby and Toddler meet Father Christmas
Join us for a special Christmas baby and toddler story-telling and play session which includes a private family visit to Father Christmas and gift just for your little one.
Fri 09 Dec 2016
09:30-10:15
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A Woman's Work is Never Done exhibition
From the girls who lived and worked in the Apprentice House to the ladies in the Greg family, women form the backbone of the Quarry Bank story. This exhibition shines a light on the experiences of the women and girls whose stories have often been...
Sat 21 Jan 2017
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10:30-16:00