Heritage Open Days weekend
In 2026 we'll be exploring the daily working life of those who lived and worked at Quarry Bank
- Booking not needed
- Free event
On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September Quarry Bank is taking part in England’s largest festival of history and culture – Heritage open days.
Enjoy free entry to Quarry Bank and Explore all that Quarry Bank has to offer, from a working cotton mill to tours of the Apprentice House where the children lived, and beautiful gardens in a picturesque landscape. For this weekend only, join us in the Learning Space to learn more about the lives of the mill workers. Dress up, sign your indenture and have a go at some of the jobs you would have done. Take on the role of a mill worker and explore the Mill to uncover their stories and work out what happened to them while they were here - what job do they do, how much were they paid, and where did they end up. Drop-in activities between 11am and 4pm.
Admission is free of charge.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Please see the access guide for full details
- Meeting point
On arrival please go to Visitor Reception
- Suitability for children
suitable for children of all ages
- What to bring and wear
Quarry Bank has both indoor and outdoor attractions so please dress for the weather conditions
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