Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Event Information

Visit to Quarry Bank (National Trust)

Thursday 4th September 2025 from 8.45am to 6pm

£30 per person to include coach and driver gratuity; National Trust Members free entry/Non-Members £22.80 entry fee for the whole site payable on the day

Our visit to Quarry Bank Mill, south of Manchester, is well worth a full day’s visit, comprising as it does, the Mill, the Apprentice House, Styal Village, Gardens and Estate. Dating back to 1784 and now a Grade II* listed building, Quarry Bank has been called ‘the most complete and least altered factory colony of the Industrial Revolution’ and ‘of outstanding national and international importance’ by the Council of Europe. Originally started by Samuel Greg with technology provided by Matthew Boulton and James Watt (the Lunar Men), thanks to Hannah Greg, the lives of the workers, although still hard, were somewhat alleviated by estate housing, medical attention and education for the apprentices. The mill continued in production until 1959. A well as the industrial buildings, there are acres of woodland to explore along the river Bollin.

Members of York Association of the National Trust (YANT) are most welcome to join us.

The Ingleby’s coach will leave from York Memorial Gardens at 8.45am and we will return to York by 6pm approximately.   Lunch is not included, there is both a Café and the Weaving Shed Restaurant or bring a picnic.

For booking instructions and form please click: Visit to Quarry Bank  Booking deadline: 4 August 2025

Note that YPS Activities booking terms and conditions will apply and can be seen at the Lodge or online.

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