Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate [Printable Version (opens in a new window)]

An award winning museum in a spectacular Georgian cotton mill located in beautiful Styal Estate. The museum tells the fascinating story of the Mill and the cotton industry through reconstruction, live demonstrations and hands-on displays. At the Apprentice House, home to the pauper children who worked at the mill, mill life is relived through the eyes of a nine year old. Restaurant, mill shop and snack bar. Events programme. Restored steam engine with supporting galleries, interactive exhibits - all accessible. National Trust.

PARKING	Car park: some distance from site entrance. Passengers may disembark at Mill entrance (vehicles to return to main car park). Disabled drivers may sometimes park in Mill courtyard by prior arrangement.
APPROACH	Long, gently sloping path from car park. Cobbled surface in Courtyard area.
RECEPTION	Reception/Shop: Access via steps or very steep ramp (wheelchair users may need assistance).
TOILETS	In inner Courtyard (approached over cobbled area).
BABY CHANGING	Accessible baby changing facilities.
INFORMATION	Information and access leaflet available.
GENERAL	Due to fire regulations, wheelchair users must have an able bodied companion and only five wheelchair users can follow the designated route at any one time.
APPRENTICE HOUSE & GARDEN	Approached via steep slope (approx. 10 mins walk). Step free access to garden and ground floor, stepped access only to upper floor but photographic record of upper floors available. Guided tours only.
MILL	A designated route for wheelchair users and those with mobility difficulties runs through the heart of the Mill, and is approached through an alternative entrance. The route is on two levels, with a platform lift between them. Keys for entrance and lift are available from reception. The main route around the Mill passes through five floors - stepped access to upper floors only. Seating provided where possible. Exhibits to stimulate senses.
RESTAURANT	Stepped or ramped approach to the Mill Kitchen.
SNACKS	One step to "The Mill Pantry"

Styal
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 4LA

Tel: 01625 527468
msyrec@smtp.ntrust.org.uk

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OPEN: April to end September, daily, 10.30am - 5.30pm; October to end March, 10.30am - 5.00pm Closed Monday.

DIRECTIONS: Between Wilmslow and Altrincham, approach from M56 (J5) or B5166, 1 mile/1.5km north west of Wilmslow.

£: Admission charged, ring for details.