Halloween at Quarry Bank Mill (2024)

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Tickets are now on sale for a brand new trail filled with spooky fun for everyone. Book now to secure your preferred date and time.

Brought to you by the producers of Christmas at Dunham Massey, this brand-new Halloween trail is filled with so many hidden surprises. Join family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness and remember, the darker it gets, the spookier it gets.

Within the eerie grounds of the Mill watch out for flickering flames in fiendish fire pits, daring fire performers and grinning pumpkins aglow. Inside the Mill itself, the spine-tingling mayhem continues – could it be a trick of the light or do things really go “bump in the night”? Once back in the chilled night air, dodge thunderstorms, phantoms and larger-than-life spiders. Tip-toe gently under the carnivorous tree glowing in the dark – don’t disturb the sleeping roots or you’ll be sorry! And keeping a close eye on you will be the mysterious, ghostly horseman...

*Along with bewitched burgers, Frankenstein’s fries and loaded curly worms, there’s a delicious twist to the sweetest of treats on offer. Enjoy a fiendishly good hot toddy or devilishly decadent hot chocolate and toast a marshmallow with someone special.

Capacity is limited, so plan now to secure the date and time of your choice.

*Seperate charges apply.

Your very spookiest Halloween starts here

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Wander from dusk into darkness within the eerie grounds of the Mill

Spooky lighting and shadows will accompany you on the trail.

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Creepy-crawly spiders lurking in the tunnel of webs

Dodge larger-than-life spiders or you'll get entangled in their web.

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Daring fire performers

Watch out for flickering flames and daring fire performers.

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Essential information

  • Event dates

    Halloween at Quarry Bank will run from Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November 2024.Tickets are allocated by staggered trail start times and digital or printed tickets are accepted.

    The trail is approximatley 0.7 miles in total and we'd reccomend allowing one to two hours for your visit. Please be aware that the event closes two hours after the last allocated entry time.

    Food and drink

    Food and drink is avalible to purchase onsite at around the midway point on the Mill Meadow. Seperate charges apply for all food and drinks. Payments are by card only.

    What to wear

    The event takes place outdoors, with a short time spent in the Mill itself. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for the weather.

    Parking

    Car parking is available onsite but must be pre-booked at the time of ticket purchase. Parking is free for National Trust members with a valid membership card. Parking is available at an additional charge for non-National Trust members.

  • Halloween at Quarry Bank takes place at one of the National Trust’s most unique places.

    As a home for important animal species, annual ecological surveys support us to ensure the impact of the event on this beautiful place is carefully managed.

    The trail route, lights and sound are planned with bat roosts, animal homes, and ancient trees in mind. Using bio-fuel and efficient approaches to power usage helps us reduce any environmental impact.

    As a conservation charity, the care and longevity of Quarry Bank's gardens and land remain our ultimate priority. Every ticket sold supports the conservation and care of Quarry Bank for everyone, for ever.

  • Access to inside and outside areas

    The trail for Halloween at Quarry Bank uses both inside and outside areas.The outdoor part of the trail is fully accessible however please be aware that due to the nature of the site there are some steep inclines and descents, with some Tarmac surfaces with down-gradients of up to 13%.

    The mill itself is a complex series of buildings split across different levels and connected via two main staircases. The inside part of the Halloween trail takes place across two separate floors which are both accessible by stairs and for those who require it, a single lift operated by a member of staff. Please be aware that space inside the mill is narrow, single width with some passing areas, there is therefore a maximum capacity for up to four wheelchair users permitted at any one time in the mill.

    Please note that there is also no access for double pushchairs inside the mill.

    Should anyone wish to do so it is possible to completely avoid the inside areas of the mill and just visit the outside areas of the trail.

    Wheelchair and mobility scooter access

    There are no wheelchairs or scooters available to hire at the event. However you can bring your own mobility scooter for access to the outside part of the trail however due to space the inside section of the trail is only suitable for motorised wheelchairs (with a maximum width restriction 900mm). There is no access for powered mobility vehicles within the mill.

    Dogs and guide dogs

    Guide dogs and registered assistance dogs are very welcome at this event. No other dogs can be admitted. Please be aware that the trail can become very busy at peak times.

    Specific accessibility questions

    If you have any specific questions relating to accessibility or what to expect at Halloween at Quarry Bank, we are very happy to help. You can email us atquarrybankmill@nationaltrust.org.uk

  • Every ticket sold supports the conservation and care of Quarry Bank for everyone, for ever.

  • Book now to secure your preferred date and time.

Make it a full day of half term Halloween fun at Quarry Bank

Join us from Saturday 26 October to Sunday 3 November 2024 for a half term jam-packed with Halloween fun. No matter what the weather may bring, there is something for little ones to enjoy.

  • Spooky tours of the Apprentice House.
  • Halloween trail around the Upper Garden.
  • Spider trail around the Mill.
  • Enjoy Halloween themed crafts in the Learning Space. (Offered Monday to Friday only).
  • Relax with a pumpkin spiced latte, whilst the children enjoy a sweet treat.
  • Browse the autumn and Halloween themed range of gifts and homeware in the Mill Yard Shop.

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