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Scarecrow Festival October half term

The Scarecrow Festival fun continues this October half term

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The scarecrow festival continues with;

Help Sally Scarecrow on the trail around Quarry Bank. Trail sheets are £2.50 per person, available from Visitor Reception.

Spooky tours of the Apprentice House. Suitable for children 6+. Pre-booking not possible. Limited number of tickets available from Visitor Reception.

Autumn indoor play space for little ones to have hours of fun, including craft activities and story-telling sessions.

Daily activities on the Scarecrow Field. No need to book, just drop-in.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

Check admission prices

The basics

Meeting point

To begin your visit, go to Visitor Reception

Suitability for children

Suitable for children of all ages

Other

Sally Scarecrow trails are £2.50 each, available from Visitor Reception.

Upcoming events

Pooch Passport 

If you're planning a visit with your dog(s), why not pick up a Pooch Passport on your next walk?

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on
16 Sep 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 137 other dates or times

Indoor play space 

Join us for hours of indoor fun – set in the historic Quarry Bank

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on
16 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 46 other dates or times

Explore Quarry Bank with HistoryScapes 

Discover a new app that brings the history of Quarry Bank to life. HistoryScapes aims to help visitors explore historic landscapes and discover more about the history of the places cared for by the National Trust.

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on
16 Sep to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 88 other dates or times

Heritage Open Days weekend 

In 2026 we'll be exploring the daily working life of those who lived and worked at Quarry Bank

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on
19 Sep to 20 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time