Journey of Possibilities at National Trust Quarry Bank
Quarry Bank Mill, Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
What has been the most pivotal journey you have made in your life so far? Was it a journey of distance or of change? The Howlett's in 1835 made the longest journey of their life. Despite being less than two hundred miles, this journey from Buckinghamshire to the then unknown Quarry Bank completely transformed their lives.
Join us to discover how they would have made this journey, the type of welcome they would have received, what they would have seen when they arrived, and how they then continued to live their lives in Styal for generations to come.
Following a trail across the site, learn along the way their method of transport, the contract that they signed when they arrived and how this journey went on to inform their way of life at Quarry Bank, like so many before them and so many more to come.
Entry to Quarry Bank will be free on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024. As well as our Heritage Open Day 'Journey of Possibilities' trail, entry also includes the Mill, Quarry Bank House, Apprentice House (guided tour only, book on the day), Workers Cottage (guided tour only, book on the day), gardens and wider estate.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- Site open 1030-1700, Apprentice House and Cottage tours: various times throughout the day.
- Sunday 08 September:
- Site open: 1030-1700, Apprentice House and Cottage tours: various times throughout the day.
Location & directions
Quarry Bank Mill, Quarry Bank Road, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
- Directions:
- By road Quarry Bank is located off the B5166. Follow the A555 and exit at the Hollin Lane/ Styal Road junction. Follow the brown oak leaf heritage signs. Parking: Six electric vehicle charging points are available. See ‘Facilities’ for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge Sat Nav: Use SK9 4HP and follow brown heritage signs. On foot The Bollin Valley Way passes close by - with access to Quarry Bank By train Styal train station is 1/2 mile walk/ 12 minutes from Quarry Bank. Manchester Airport is 2 miles away; Wilmslow train station is 2 miles away, approximately a 40 minute walk. As a thank you for arriving car-free, enjoy 10% off in our restaurant, café or ice cream parlour, when you show a bus or train ticket with the day’s date on it, or a bike helmet. Find out more about exploring car-free For more information, visit the website.
- Contact on day:
- Quarry Bank
- Telephone number:
- +441625527468
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Visiting the Apprentice House and Cottage is by guided tour only, at various times throughout the day. Book on the day at Visitor Reception. Limited tickets available, arrive early to avoid disappointment. No booking required to visit the Mill, Quarry Bank House, Gardens, wider estate or Heritage Open Day Trail.
Accessibility details
Please see our access page on our website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/quarry-bank/access-at-quarry-bank
Additional information
Book shop: Second-hand bookshop Cafe: The Upper Garden Café can be accessed by members and paying visitors, and dogs are welcome. Restaurant: The weaving Shed Restaurant is in the Mill Yard Shop: A shop can be found in the Mill yard, and another in the Upper Garden's near the Café/ toilets. Toilets: Toilet facilities can be found in the mill yard and upper gardens. Facilities include baby change, and a Place to Change Facility.
