Quarry Bank Mill and Styal Estate
Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
Description
One of the first surviving Georgian cotton mills and one of the best preserved factory colonies, including village and estate. See live demonstrations of cotton processing, the development of water and steam power and see how the workers and young apprentices lived.
Directions
2 miles N of Wilmslow on B5166, 2 miles from J5 M56.
Public Transport Details
BUS - 200 Manchester Airport - Wilmslow. RAIL - Styal 0.5 mile; Manchester Airport 2 miles; Wilmslow 2.5miles
Opening Times
Saturday 11th September: 1100-1700 (last entry 1600)
Access
There are restrictions on the number of wheelchairs permitted in the mill at any one time but 80% of the mill is accessible to most wheelchair users.
Additional Information
Numbers limited for guided tours of the Apprentice House. Mill Restaurant.
Organised By
National Trust
Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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