Photo of Quarry Bank: Glen Bowman, CC BY
Parks & outdoors
Scarecrow Festival & Sally Scarecrow Trail
- 11 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Daily 10:30am-5pmAdd to calendar
- Quarry Bank, StyalAbout 15 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- £10–25Standard NT admission; members free
- Good for most agesOutdoors
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
An autumn trail around the Quarry Bank estate where families follow Sally Scarecrow, who is trying to learn how to scare, and find ten scarecrows along the way, each with its own tricks for keeping crows off their patch. It suits children of all ages. Pick up a trail sheet at Visitor Reception, no booking needed, and dress for the weather.
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 Thu 15 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Report a problem
