Apprentice House Tours
Explore the home of the child workers of Quarry Bank on a unique tour
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Child workers lived in the Apprentice House, often sent from workhouses far away. They laboured for long hours in the Mill, before returning to chores including gardening and sewing.
Discover how the children lived, where they slept, what they ate, what care they received, and hear the stories of Margaret Magin and Thomas Priestly.
When you arrive at Visitor Reception you can book onto a tour of the Apprentice House.
Tour times vary on week days and on weekends and during school holidays. Please ask for more details at Visitor Reception.
Tours are very popular so book your tickets early on the day of your arrival to avoid disappointment.
Tickets for tours cannot be pre-booked. Admission charges apply. Free entry for National Trust members.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
suitable for children aged 9+
- Meeting point
Please enquire about going on a tour of the Apprentice House at Visitor Reception. When it's time for your tour please go to the meeting point next the Apprentice House.
- Accessibility
There's no lift in the Apprentice House and to reach the first floor you'll need to climb a short, steep narrow set of stairs into the dormitory. A video tour of the Apprentice House is available.
Upcoming events
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Free audio trail of Quarry Bank
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