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
Village hub and workers cottage tours
This is your chance to see what life was like for the crowded families in the village
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
Daily Hydro Tours
Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the hydro turns the power of the River Bollin into electricity