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at Quarry Bank

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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
4 Jul to 23 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 111 other dates or times
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Play hub on the fourth floor of the mill 

Join us for hours of indoor fun – all part of our Summer of Play

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on
4 Jul to 18 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 14 other dates or times
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Sir Monty Webber's Quest 

Step inside the Mill to join Sir Monty Webber the moth on his quest to find food and make friends!

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on
4 Jul to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 160 other dates or times
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Free audio trail of Quarry Bank 

We are excited to be part of HistoryScapes, a new app that brings the history of Quarry Bank to life.

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on
4 Jul to 30 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 88 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
4 Jul to 23 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 16:15
+ 111 other dates or times
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Daily Hydro Tours 

Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the hydro turns the power of the River Bollin into electricity

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on
4 Jul to 1 Nov 2025
at
11:30 to 12:15
+ 207 other dates or times
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Sold out - Guided Toddler Walk 

The guided group toddler walks will take families on a short walk; to experience nature and allow little ones to roam and explore at their own pace.

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on
14 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
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Nature walks 

Join our ranger team for a series of seasonal nature walk through the woodlands at Quarry Bank

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on
14 Jul to 22 Sep 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 5 other dates or times
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Hidden Treasures: Caring for Quarry Bank’s Collection 

Discover how we look after Quarry Bank’s collections

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on
14 Jul to 15 Aug 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Quarry Bank kitchen garden walk, talk and taster 

Explore the history of Quarry Bank's kitchen garden with Gardener Cath

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on
15 Jul to 13 Sep 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Quarry Bank garden tours 

Enjoy a tour of the gardens at Quarry Bank and experience the gardens at their best

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on
16 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Summer of Play 

Summer of Play is back – bigger and better than ever, with two exciting hubs of activity for families to enjoy.

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on
19 Jul to 1 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 44 other dates or times
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Trust in art celebration 

Celebrate creativity and discover new perspectives at Quarry Bank

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on
19 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Sold out - Outdoor theatre - Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth - Double bill 

Experience two bold, visceral, high-impact productions with the picturesque gardens of Quarry Bank as the backdrop.

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on
20 Jul 2025
at
17:00 to 20:10
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Music in the Mill 

Enjoy an informal concert this summer from the Furness Music Centre

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on
21 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Zoolab encounters: Session one – Exotic animals 

Taking place on Saturday 26 July, this is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with snakes, spiders and more.

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on
26 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Family garden wildlife watch 

Enjoy time with your little ones, discovering the wildlife in the gardens at Quarry Bank

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on
31 Jul to 30 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Zoolab encounters: Session two – Garden creatures 

Taking place on Saturday 2 August, this is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with the likes of millipedes, snails and cockroaches.

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on
2 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Outdoor theatre - The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I 

The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, totally hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie in the upper garden at Quarry Bank

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on
3 Aug 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
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Sold out – Cut flower bouquet workshop 

Select flowers grown in the Walled Garden and learn how to make your own mini hand tied bouquet to take home

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on
8 Aug to 6 Sep 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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ZooLab encounters: Session three – Native species 

Taking place on Saturday 9 August, this is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with the likes of snakes, spiders and frogs.

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on
9 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Outdoor theatre - Breadcrumbs presented by Wrongsemble 

Experience a brand-new family show packed full of music, magic, and puppetry from Wrongsemble in the upper garden at Quarry Bank

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on
9 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 12:50
+ 1 other date or time
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Bands at the Bank 

A music event designed by our Young Engagement Forum, join us to step back in time

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on
15 Aug to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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ZooLab encounters: Session four – Speedy snail adventures 

Taking place on Saturday 16 August, this is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with the likes of cockroaches, scorpions, and snakes.

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on
16 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Bioblitz with Mersey Rivers Trust 

Join us for a free family drop-in activity exploring the wonderful wildlife of local ponds, rivers and other freshwater habitats

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on
21 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
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Night-time wildlife walks 

Join our Ranger team to experience the nocturnal wildlife that lives at Quarry Bank

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on
21 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
at
20:00 to 22:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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ZooLab encounters: Session five – Rainforest adventure 

Taking place on Saturday 23 August, this is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with the likes of snails, snakes and tarantulas.

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on
23 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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ZooLab encounters: Session six – Woodland adventures 

Taking place on Saturday 30 August, this is your chance to get up-close and hands-on with the likes of frogs, spiders and snakes.

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on
30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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Heritage Open Days weekend 

In 2025 we'll be exploring how we’ve designed and built the world around us.

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on
20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Meet the creative mind behind HistoryScapes 

You are warmly invited to join Dr David Rosenthal from the University of Exeter – the creative mind behind Quarry Bank’s new time-travelling app.

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on
21 Sep 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00
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Hidden Treasures: A walking tour of conservation in action 

Join us for a guided walking tour through some of Quarry Bank’s most treasured spaces

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on
24 Sep 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
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September apple day celebration 

Join the garden team to learn about the many apple varieties grown in the garden of Quarry Bank

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on
27 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Halloween at Quarry Bank 

Enjoy the new trail for 2025, filled with spooky fun for everyone. Book now to secure your preferred date and time.

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on
23 Oct to 1 Nov 2025
at
16:30 to 21:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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October half term at Quarry Bank 

Have a full day of Halloween family fun this October half term

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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Inside the Archive: A behind the scenes tour 

Home to thousands of objects and documents, Quarry Bank’s nationally significant archive reveals the stories of a complete Industrial Revolution community.

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on
27 Oct 2025
at
14:00 to 15:00
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Autumn woodland walks 

Join us for a woodland wander enjoying the autumnal colours at Quarry Bank

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on
28 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
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Threads of the past: Behind the scenes at the Quarry Bank archive 

Step behind the seams of Quarry Bank’s textile collection

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on
14 Nov 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30