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Family garden wildlife watch

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

  • Booking essential

Join gardener Sophie and discover the wildlife that lives in the gardens of Quarry Bank. What birds will you hear, what insects will you see, and will there be any signs of mammals?

Sophie will also share plenty of hints and tips on how you can encourage wildlife to visit your own garden at home. So come along and make lasting memories at Quarry Bank.

Tickets are required for children, priced at £3 each. Adults do not need a ticket to accompany children and can attend free of charge. Please do not book tickets for adults.

Admission charges do not apply. Ticket prices are the same for both members and non-members.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 4+

Meeting point

Please meet a member of our garden team at Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

This event is hosted in the upper garden, please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

Path to and around the upper gardens are flat tarmac or gravel paths.

Upcoming events

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.

Event summary

on
28 Oct to 1 Nov 2025
at 16:30 to 21:00+ 4 other dates or times

October half term - fourth floor play space 

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Event summary

on
29 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 4 other dates or times

Sir Monty Webber's Quest 

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Event summary

on
29 Oct to 31 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 45 other dates or times

October half term at Quarry Bank 

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

Event summary

on
29 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 4 other dates or times