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Heritage Open Days - Journey of possibilities

Follow the Howlett's journey from Buckinghamshire, by road and water, to begin their new life at Quarry Bank

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024.

Free entry event.

Quarry Bank is proud to be part of the largest festival of history and culture. This September, discover the journey mill workers the Howlett family embarked on from Buckinghamshire, by road and water, to begin their new life at Quarry Bank.

Follow the trail, experience a special tour of the Workers Cottage, and enjoy the dressing up and craft activities.

Tickets for the Apprentice House, and Workers Cottage tours are limited. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

National Trust admission charges do not apply.

Times

The basics

Suitability

suitable for children of all ages

Meeting point

On arrival go to Visitor Reception

Upcoming events

Event

Apprentice House Tours 

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

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on
19 May to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 15:15
+ 208 other dates or times
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Village hub and workers cottage tours 

This is your chance to see what life was like for the crowded families in the village

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on
19 May to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 208 other dates or times
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Visit Quarry Bank House 

Visit the comfortable home of the Greg family: funded by the mill and right next to it, but far away from the world of its workers

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on
19 May to 29 Dec 2024
at
11:00 to 16:30
+ 208 other dates or times
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Daily Hydro Tours 

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

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on
19 May to 3 Nov 2024
at
14:00 to 14:45
+ 168 other dates or times