Apprentice House Spooky Tours

Name: Apprentice House Spooky Tours
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Quarry Bank

24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Daily 10:45am-3:45pm
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Quarry Bank, StyalAbout 15 min drive from Timperley
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£10–25Free with normal admission
Better for older childrenIndoors
No booking neededCan't pre-book; free with admission, limited tour tickets so arrive early

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SEN-friendly

At Quarry Bank: Quiet space to take a break · Ear defenders or sensory bags to borrow. More about access here

Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book. More SEN-friendly days out

A guided tour of the old Apprentice House, where the mill's child workers once lived, given a ghostly twist by a costumed guide sharing the building's spooky stories. Aimed at children aged 6 and over. Tours can't be booked ahead and places on each are limited, so head to Visitor Reception early on the day to get a ticket. Access inside the house is limited.

Good to know about Quarry Bank

Parking: Main visitor car park (SK9 4HP), with Blue Badge bays; Styal station is 0.6 miles away.
Buggies: Steep paths in places, but step-free routes link the gardens; buggy storage on the mill's top floor.
Food: Weaving Shed Restaurant, Upper Garden Café and ice cream parlour, with picnic benches by the playground.
Toilets: Family toilets with baby change in the Mill Yard and Upper Garden, plus a Place to Change with hoist.

From nationaltrust.org.uk, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Report a problem

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