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Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow

Quarry Bank Mill

Quarry Bank Road, Styal
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 4LA
Tel: +44(0)1625 527468
Fax: +44(0)1625 539267
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Water power was the wonder of the late 18th Century and today you can see this technological breakthrough in action at Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate. Award-winning galleries are devoted to water and steam power, with hands-on displays and exhibits, an 1830s Beam Engine and a Horizontal Steam Engine which steam daily.

Discover the lives of the mill workers and how pauper children spent their time, with lessons in the schoolroom, and hours working cleaning up cotton waste among the clattering looms which today produce Styal Calico cloth.

Meet people who once worked in cotton mills with a lifetime of stories to share with you.
The essence of a visit to Quarry Bank Mill is the warm, friendly atmosphere. Situated in over 384 acres of the beautiful countryside of Styal Country Estate, this remarkable Georgian museum is a valuable resource for learning more about our industrial and social heritage.

You can enjoy country and riverside walks, explore our history, shop, or simply relax.

The Mill
The Mill has five floors open to the public with working demonstrations on every floor most days. Tours start near the top of the Mill in the Introductory Gallery with options via the Greg Room or Waterforce Galleries for disabled visitors. Self-guided groups should follow the direction signs. The tour will take you down through the Mill as shown in the following online tour.

Award-winning Gallery
Commended in the Interpret Britain Awards (1998) the Power Galleries show how the Mill was powered by water and by steam. The displays include interactive exhibits, a working 1820s Beam Engine powered by real steam every day and a Film Theatre. Please note that for practical reasons the Engines run from 12pm to half-an-hour before closing time, and the Wheel from 12pm to closing time.

Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate is a National Trust property.

Facilities
Historic House, Gardens, Private Group Tours, School Tours Available, Gift shop, parking.

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