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Heritage Open Days weekend

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join us for free on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, as we journey through the architecture here at Quarry Bank.

The working mill is the beating heart of Quarry Bank. Explore one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites.

Admission is free of charge.

Times

The basics

Suitability

suitable for children of all ages

Meeting point

On arrival please go to Visitor Reception

What to bring and wear

Quarry Bank has both indoor and outdoor attractions so please dress for the weather conditions

Accessibility

Please see the access guide for full details

Upcoming events

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!

Event summary

on
4 Sep to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 98 other dates or times

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.

Event summary

on
4 Sep to 30 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 26 other dates or times

Apprentice House Tours 

Explore the home of the child workers of Quarry Bank on a unique tour

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on
4 Sep to 23 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 15:30
+ 49 other dates or times

Daily Hydro Tours 

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

Event summary

on
4 Sep to 1 Nov 2025
at
11:30 to 12:15
+ 101 other dates or times