A family-friendly day out at Quarry Bank

Children swinging in a hammock at Quarry Bank — Children enjoying a hammock at Quarry Bank | © Annapurna Mellor

Quarry Bank is the perfect place for a family adventure. Plan your family day out and discover the things to do and events to take part in on your visit.

Planning your family visit

Family toilets with baby changing facilities can be found in the Mill Yard and Upper Garden.
Find the buggy store area inside the Pre-Loved Book Shop, as prams can't go in the mill.
Step free paths take you between the Upper Garden and Lower Garden.
The playground and the picnic area are located near the mill Yard.
Highchairs, half portions, and lunch boxes are available in the resturant and café.

Family events and activities

Saturday 25 May - Sunday 2 June

This half term enjoy a huge selection of indoor and outdoor fashion history fun.
- Outdoor trail - Oh no! The apprentices have hung their washing out to dry, but the wind has whisked it all away! As you explore the gardens and Mill Meadow, see if you can find all the giant pieces of clothing you can spot.
- Mill indoor trail - the mice in the mill are helping us here and there. How many can you count? Find the answer in the Mill Yard Shop.
- Activities on the fourth floor of the Mill - Calling all Fashionistas! Come and discover how your clothing is made and get hands on with some of the processes. Activities will be offered on Saturday 25 - Monday 27 May and Saturday 1- Sunday 2 June only.
- Create your own fashion designs in the learning space. Available Monday 27 to Friday 31 May 11.00am - 4.00pm
This summer be whisked away by magic, fantasy, and fun with
one of the thrilling productions available to enjoy in the Upper
Garden.

Saturday 29 June - Discover the truth behind fairy tales most infamous villain in The Not So Big Bad Wolf.

Thursday 1 August - Reveal the true nature of Pip’s ‘Great
Expectations’.

Saturday 10 August - Enjoy an enchanting adaptation of
‘Beauty and the Beast’.

National Trust admission charges do not apply.

See all events at Quarry Bank

A family visiting Quarry Bank enjoying ice cream | © Arnhel de Serra

Family-friendly things to do at Quarry Bank

Visit the Mill and other historic buildings

Explore the Mill, Apprentice House, Quarry Bank House and more with your little ones, allowing them to experience the conditions the child apprentices would have endured. These indoor historical attractions are not just for rainy days, children will enjoy stepping back in time.

Enjoy the gardens

There are lots of self-led trails around the gardens to enjoy with your family. Whilst you explore, jump in puddles and play a game of poohsticks from the lower garden bridges.

Discover the estate and woodlands

Head outdoors and get your little ones closer to nature. Spot bees and butterflies, buzzards and beetles. Skip along woodland paths and play hide 'n' seek.

Playground

You can find the playground just beyond the Mill Yard. It's small but perfectly formed, giving your little ones the chance to jump, balance and climb obstacles. Picnic benches are close by in this area.

Enjoy a bite to eat and picnic spots

Visit the Upper Garden Café for a light bite, the Weaving Shed Restaurant for freshly prepared local hot meals and light bites, and of course head to the Stables Ice Cream parlour and choose from the delicious range of Snugburys Ice creams. Find out more here

There are a number of locations to enjoy a picnic at Quarry Bank. In the Upper Garden you will find picnic tables near the Garden Shop, including wheelchair accessible tables.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

Head outdoors this summer and get ready to tick some activities off your list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾'. Which of the fun-packed things will you try? Do your favourite activities over and over again, or try all 50 – the choice is yours.