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Quarry Bank Mill, Styal (National Trust)
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Styal
Nr Wilmslow
SK9 4LA
Cheshire
England
Collection details
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Industry
Personalities
Science and Technology
Social History
Trade and Commerce
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Quarry Bank Mill archives are open to researchers, Monday to Friday 9 - 5 by prior appointment.
Guided tours are available for schools or adult groups by prior booking through the Education Department.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01625 527468
General information (Fax)
:
01625 539267
General Enquiries
:
enquiries@quarrybankmill.org.uk
Education Department
:
education@quarrybankmill.org.uk
Quarry Bank Mill Website
:
www.quarrybankmill.org.uk
Open
Summer Opening
Daily 11.00-1700
Last entry 1600
Winter Opening
Wednesday - Sunday 1100 - 1700
Last entry 1500
Closed Mon during Winter
Closed
Closed on Monday and Tuesday during winter
Admission charges
Adults from £5.75
Children from £3.70
Discounts
Museums Association
National Trust
Description
Quarry Bank Mill is a first generation water powered cotton mill built in 1784, see the waterwheel, steam engines and cotton machinery working daily.
Guided tours of the Apprentice House show what life was like for the pauper children who worked in the Mill.
Quarry Bank Mill is set within Styal Country Estate.
Collections description
Greg business and family papers dating from 1784 to 1959, Quarry Bank Mill archive, Bleachers' Association Archive, pattern book collection, general social history and cotton industry collection.
The archive is open by prior appointment Mondays to Fridays.
Articles
300 Historic Mills Open For National Mills Weekend 2008
Secret Quarry Bank Garden In Cheshire Opens For First Time
News In Brief - Week Ending December 3 2006
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Licensed for weddings
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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