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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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Get hands-on with heritage care at Quarry Bank

Join us for a behind-the-scenes experience and discover how we care for the unique collections at Quarry Bank.

You’ll learn about the techniques we use to look after historic objects—from marking and cataloguing to cleaning our book collection. Then have a go yourself and help us with this important conservation work.

Admission charges do not apply for this event, but all visitors—National Trust members and non-members alike—will need to purchase a ticket in advance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £12.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 12+

Meeting point

Meet in the Mill Yard

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor event

Accessibility

This event is accessible, with the use of ramp/ stair lift.

Upcoming events

Event

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
27 Apr to 23 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 179 other dates or times
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Blossom trail 

Learn about the Blossom we have gained and lost at Quarry Bank over the years

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on
27 Apr to 31 May 2025
at
10:30 to 16:30
+ 34 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
27 Apr to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 228 other dates or times
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Exhibition: For the love of cotton 

Returning for 2025 this exhibition explores the story of the past, present and future of the cotton textile industry in the North West and the world

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on
27 Apr to 11 May 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 14 other dates or times