Threads of the past: Behind the scenes at the Quarry Bank archive
Step behind the seams of Quarry Bank’s textile collection
- Booking essential
Join us for a rare opportunity to explore highlights from Quarry Bank’s remarkable textile collection. Many of the items you'll see are usually kept carefully in storage.
During the tour, you'll discover how we care for these historic textiles—how they’re packed, monitored for signs of wear or pests, and preserved for future generations. Along the way, uncover some of the fascinating stories behind the collection and the people connected to it.
Please note: 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
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £15.00 |
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
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!
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.
Apprentice House Tours
Explore the home of the child workers of Quarry Bank on a unique tour
Daily Hydro Tours
Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the hydro turns the power of the River Bollin into electricity