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Quarry Bank - Quarry Bank House

Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4HP

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: a historic house.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a steep ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps) and a manual door.
  • This entrance is the main entrance at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is within the mill inner courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Route to (Quarry Bank House)

  • From the visitor centre, follow the signs for the mill area and shops.
    Proceed along the steep footpath for approximately 400m.
    There is an entrance gate to access Quarry Bank House on the right.
    Proceed along the steep footpath.
    The house is located to the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The steep ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • The tour can not be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good throughout the tour route.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: an off-road/all-terrain mobility scooter. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • The is an information booklet available in Braille at the visitor centre.
    There is a shuttle bus available to take visitors to the mill and upper garden area.