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Quarry Bank Scarecrow Festival

A scarecrow with a purple hat and another in the background in a veg patch
Scarecrows and visitors at Quarry Bank | © John Millar

Join us for our very first Quarry Bank Scarecrow Festival – a celebration of autumn, including Halloween and the changing colours of the landscape. With a scarecrow trail, storytelling, crafts, games and activities, there’s something for all the family.

Experience autumn at Quarry Bank in a whole new way with the Scarecrow Festival.

Set off on a fun-filled scarecrow trail and see how many you can spot along the way – from big to small, scary to friendly. Head to the scarecrow field for a variety of seasonal activities, perfect for enjoying the crisp autumn atmosphere.

There’s plenty more to discover indoors, with hours of fun in the autumn-themed play area, alongside crafts and storytelling. For a spooky adventure, explore the Apprentice House on a specil tour, then immerse yourself in an exciting interactive game inspired by British folklore.

With something for everyone, the Scarecrow Festival is the perfect way to make magical autumn memories at Quarry Bank.

  • Creatures from folklore
    Stranger Folk | © National Trust
  • Pumpkins in the walled kitchen garden
    Pumpkins in the walled kitchen garden | © Tammy Herd

Explore more this autumn at Quarry Bank

Enjoy a bite to eat

For a selection of hot food and cakes, visit the Weaving Shed Café, located in the Mill Yard. For a dog-friendly option, head to the Garden Café for light bites, cakes and drinks. At weekends and during school holidays, enjoy a wide selection of Snugburys ice cream from the Ice Cream Parlour.

Browse the Mill Yard Shop

Explore our autumn winter collection of cosy throws and blankets, stylish scarves and fashion accessories, seasonal garden décor, and home fragrance – including candles and diffusers inspired by nature. From home comforts to fashion essentials, discover everything you need to embrace the season in style.

Enjoy autumn colour in the woodlands

Head out on a walk through the Quarry Bank estate. Watch as the leaves change colour and fungi appear, with crisp leaves crunching underfoot. Plan your walk here

 

Go on a quest with the Stranger Folk app this Halloween 

Download our Stranger Folk app and embark on an adventure inspired by British folklore. Conjure up old magic while playing the game and meet strange creatures at some of the historic houses in our care.

The opening screen of the Stranger Folk app on a phone in a visitor's hand

Eating and drinking at Quarry Bank 

Looking for some refreshment? Choose from three venues at Quarry Bank, which include a riverside restaurant and a garden café. Each of them offers a range of hot and cold meals, snacks, cakes and bakes.

Girl drinking a hot chocolate with marshmallows

Discover the woodland at Quarry Bank 

Pull on your walking boots and stride out on a walk through the 400-acre estate. Follow the river through woodland to discover a historic landscape, bursting with wildlife.

A family group exploring the woodland trails at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

Shopping at Quarry Bank 

Discover unique fabrics woven inside the mill and locally made products, as well as National Trust homewares, gifts, garden essentials and more in our shop.

A toddler sat on a sifa playing with soft toys

Dog-friendly visits to Quarry Bank 

Dogs are welcome at Quarry Bank, and with 400 acres to explore, there’s plenty of space for them to bound, sniff, jump and splash through the estate. Quarry Bank is a two pawprint rated place.

Dog in the garden at Lyveden

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