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Quarry Bank
Nearby · Styal
A cotton mill, gardens and woodland estate bring industrial history and the River Bollin together.
Plan your visit
Indoors & outdoorsPaid admissionDogs in selected areas
150–240 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested allowance for the mill, gardens and selected historic buildings. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- Admission covers the mill, historic houses and formal gardens; National Trust members and under-fives enter free.
- Access & terrain
- The mill has a lift, but the landscape includes steep paths and historic buildings have narrow spaces. A Place to Change facility is in the Mill Yard; mobility vehicles can be booked.
- Dogs
- Dogs can use outdoor areas, with short leads in the main visitor areas. Only assistance dogs enter the mill, Quarry Bank House and Apprentice House.
- Parking
- Main visitor car park with Blue Badge spaces and EV charging; visitors are asked not to park in Styal village.
- Public transport
- Styal railway station is about half a mile away on foot; Wilmslow and Manchester Airport stations are farther away.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
National Trust: Quarry Bank visitor information ↗National Trust: dog access ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Wilmslow
Start with The Carrs near the centre, then plan a separate trip to Quarry Bank in Styal.
Journey labels start from the town centre. If you are at an outlying landmark, plan the journey from there separately.
A little wander
The Carrs riverside paths
Walk from the town centreFollow local park paths beside the Bollin. The longer path network continues towards Styal; choose the distance before setting off.
Time for a pause
Upper Garden Café at Quarry Bank
A separate journey · plan transportA café stop in Styal, open to the public as well as attraction visitors. Pair it with Quarry Bank rather than expecting it beside Wilmslow’s town-centre shops.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Cheshire East — The Carrs ↗Upper Garden Café at Quarry Bank — official information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Cotton mill
- Water wheel
- River Bollin
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting. The wheel house is shown as a cutaway so you can see the waterwheel.
