Quarry Bank

One of the Best Places To Visits in Styal Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Fascinating and well preserved site. Great for anyone interested in industrial archaeology and for those interested in social archaeology. Were the Gregs philanthropic or just pragmatic? They were more benign than other owners of the time but because wealth was the motivation does that compromise their care of the work force. A great day out! 3rd to Quarry Bank have always found the staff and volunteers to be extremely friendly and helpful. Be prepared to spend many hours here as there is so much to see, the main has lots of working machinery and the guides gave detailed explanations of usage. The apprentice is open for guided tours are free but need to be booked in advance, it's so doing this tour and hearing how the young children and adults lived at QB during their 10 year apprenticeship. The village is definitely visiting as are the and grounds. There are 2/3 NT cafes/restaurants on site. If you are in the area this place should most definitely be on your to list. Fantastic top garden at the moment. Amazing things in the green houses. Factory not as as I thought it would be, but that is just a personal opinion. IF You like visiting this kind of place, and have reasonable mobility, the most economic way to gain entry is to become a member. Absolutely brilliant place to visit. The surrounding and greenhouses are coming to their zenith as we say farewell to Summer and welcome, Autumn. The cafe , near the serves scummy cakes and delicious biscuits and coffee. My only negative is that the other dining room is not prominently shown; it could do with both doors being open and a very large sign stating " Please come in" . Apart from that, our was extremely good.. Thank you to all the Staff for their help and guidance. This was my first to Quarry Bank Mill, and I had a lovely day the on 5 levels, and the owners' is well a visit. I spent over an hour walking around the extensive and didn't see it all. I will be back another day to see the rest like the Apprentice and garden, Styal village. With a choice of 3 eateries/cafes across the and picnic areas th choose from. It's great to be a member of the National Trust. Quarry Bank in Styal is a fascinating glimpse into England’s industrial past, showcasing one of the country’s best-preserved cotton mills. The museum does an excellent job of explaining how cloth was made using the power of the river, with well-preserved machinery and engaging exhibits that bring to life. Beyond the mill, the surrounding green spaces are stunning, offering plenty of scenic walking trails through woodlands and along the river. It’s a perfect spot for nature lovers, whether you're out for a peaceful solo walk or bringing your dog along to enjoy the fresh air. The combination of history, nature, and beautiful landscapes makes Quarry Bank a must-visit destination. Quarry Bank, Styal, National Trust property - we visited on Friday 14/02/25 in search of snowdrops. A sunny day, but a cold wind. Coffee at the lower café to warm up. A walk in the and a guided tour of the Apprentice House, with tour guide, Keith. Keith brought the Apprentice to life with his vivid descriptions of the children's lives, living & working at Quarry Bank. Highly recommend 👍. Quarry Bank is an amazing journey back to the 1800 with still operating some machines and selling the material in the shop. We had a great day out having a picnic in the lovely gardens. Off course our two grandchildren could run a mock. The volunteers are always great and will to tell you a story or two The Gregg Cotton in Manchester is a fascinating glimpse into the industrial revolution, showcasing the innovative machinery and societal changes that shaped the era. The mill’s architecture and historical significance are impressive, but the highlight of the is the Storyteller at the Apprentice House. Their engaging narrative brings the mill’s to life with vivid details about the apprentices' lives, weaving a captivating and unforgettable experience. A must-visit for enthusiasts! Fantastic place to visit. Lots to see and do. The still has working machines run by the staff and you can see the water wheel turning underneath. There are also tours through the apprentice house, we visited during Halloween week and were lucky enough to have our tour done by a ghost of one of the apprentices. The and walking trails are also quite extensive and look quite beautiful in the Autumn sunshine. There is plenty of parking onsite as well as a cafe, shop and bookstore. Staff are helpful and friendly and really enhanced what was a fantastic day out. We will definitely be visiting again. My partner and I recently visited Quarry Bank in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and it turned out to be a fascinating experience. The was incredibly interesting, and we learned so much about the and operations of this historic site. Despite its industrial heritage, the were beautifully maintained, providing a serene and picturesque contrast to the mill. Strolling through the lush was a lovely way to end our visit. Overall, Quarry Bank is a must-see for anyone interested in industrial or simply looking for a peaceful day out. We highly recommend it. Fantastic day out! We had a national trust pass to use, so decided to venture a bit further afield and somewhere new. We attended a talk on the ‘apprentice house’ and it was so informative, really makes you appreciate all the parts of the that you see later on in the day. There are also lovely and forest walks within the grounds, so comfy shoes are advised for some parts. We took a picnic with us and found a nice spot near the enclosed gardens. The itself is incredible, still a functioning in parts and the staff will give demonstrations of the machinery. I highly recommend a visit, a full day to take it all in is recommended. We used a free family voucher that we'd saved from the Sunday Mirror in January to today. Out of season it was quiet and we very easily got tickets to the tours of the workers cottage and the apprentice from the ticket office (Free). The guides in both were excellent. The stories they told were very interesting. We also enjoyed looking round the itself. We had lunch in the restaurant which was a little pricey but the Cornish Pasty with Mash and Gravy really hit the spot on such a cold day! Very interesting. Well a visit. The staff in the are very happy to demonstrate the machines even if only 1 person is present. The apprentice and village are and the beautiful. Fascinating national trust site... Dark of course but true details given in a good manner. The working machines are quite awesome and spending time in the to see all stages of fabric making is time well spent. In summer time the walks and are lovely too . Cafes at both ends of the plus ice cream stops etc. another visit... Halloween experience was amazing. it wasn’t tacky at all it was very spooky and has some amazing inspiration for Halloween decorations. Even when not at Halloween it’s for all members of the family with stuff for kids but the side of the is extremely all the and the staff are so helpful and answer all questions. Would recommend especially if you’re studding Victorian England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. If you’re a national trust member it’s very much it. Sorry don’t know ticket prices as I am a national trust member Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.