Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate

Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate Description

This working Georgian cotton mill, built in 1784 by entrepreneur Samuel Greg, provides a fascinating insight into the early Industrial Revolution. The complex of buildings which grew up around the magnificent 50-ton waterwheel charts the growth of cotton textile manufacture from cottage industry to noisy weaving factory.

Through hands-on opportunities visitors can learn about the processes involved, and the restored Apprentice House, where pauper apprentice children lived, gives an insight into the arduous social conditions of the time.

The Steam Power Galleries, with an 1830 beam engine steaming daily and audiovisual theatre, show how steam complemented water power through the 19th century.

The Mill is set in Styal Country Park in an unspoilt part of the River Bollin valley, with many pleasant riverside walks in attractive woodland. The Mill and Country Park – with its factory colony village – form one of the most complete surviving examples of a working industrial estate.

Opening Times - 2011

Mill & Apprentice House:

• 1st January - 11th March: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 3.30 pm
• 12th March - 30th October: daily, 11 am - 5 pm
• 2nd November - 31st December: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 3.30 pm

Shop / Cafe:

• 1st January - 11th March: Wednesday - Sunday, 10.30 am - 4 pm
• 12 March - 30th October: daily, 10.30 am - 5 pm
• 2nd November - 31st December: Wednesday - Sunday, 10.30 am - 4 pm

Garden:

• 12th March - 30th October: daily, 11 am - 5 pm

Last admission 1 hour before closing

Closed: 24th, 25th December & 4th - 7th January.

Opening Times - 2012

Mill and Apprentice House

• 1st and 7th January - 24th February: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 3.30 pm
• 25th February - 4th November: Daily, 11 am - 5 pm
• 7th November - 30th December: Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am - 3.30 pm

Shop / Café / Ticket & Information Office

• 1st January - 24th February: Wednesday - Sunday, 10.30 am - 4 pm
• 25th February - 4th November: Daily, 10.30 am - 5 pm
• 7th November - 30th December: Wednesday - Sunday, 10.30 am - 4 pm

Garden

• 25th February - 4th November: Daily, 10.30 am - 5 pm

Last admission 1 hour before closing

Closed: 24th, 25th December & 3rd - 6th January.

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) - 2011:

Mill / Apprentice House / Garden:

• Adult - £14.20 (£12.89)
• Child - £7.05 (£6.40)
• Family - £35.40 (£32.16)
• Groups (20+) - £11.50

Mill & Garden of Apprentice House & Garden:

Adult - £10.50 (£9.54)

Child - £5.25 (£4.77)

Family - £25.20 (£22.90)

Groups (20+) - £8.50

Mill only:

Adult - £7.35 (£6.68)

Child - £3.90 (£3.53)

Family - £18.60 (£16.90)

Groups (20+) - £6

Garden Only:

Adult - £5 (£4.54)

Child - £2.50 (£2.27)

Family - £12.50 (£11.36)

Groups (20+) - £4.25

Garden upgarde:

Adult - £3.50 (£3.18)

Child - £1.75 (£1.59)

Family - £8.75 (£7.95)

Estate:

Cars - (£4)

Motorcycles - (£2)

Coaches - (£15)

Discounted combined rail, bus and entry tickets, enquire at your local station.