Scarecrow Festival October half term
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The Scarecrow Festival returns to Quarry Bank in Styal, offering a series of October half-term activities. Visitors can purchase trail sheets for £2.50 to follow the Scarecrow trail, while spooky tours of the Apprentice House and daily field activities are also available. Younger children may enjoy the autumn indoor play space featuring craft activities and storytelling sessions. Admission is required, and some experiences such as tours require tickets from Visitor Reception.
The Scarecrow Festival features a trail around the estate where visitors help Sally Scarecrow using sheets available for £2.50 per person from the Visitor Reception. There are spooky tours of the Apprentice House for children aged six and above, which cannot be pre-booked as tickets are sold in limited numbers at the reception. Additional offerings include an indoor play space for younger children with craft activities and storytelling, alongside daily drop-in activities on the Scarecrow Field that do not require advance booking.
No ticket purchase is needed for the outdoor field activities or to enter the site, but the trail sheets and Apprentice House tours are subject to separate admission charges collected on arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
Scarecrow Festival October half term takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Scarecrow Festival October half term is held at Quarry Bank in Manchester (Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire).
The forecast for Scarecrow Festival October half term is Partly cloudy · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Quarry Bank can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Scarecrow Festival October half term can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Scarecrow Festival returns to Quarry Bank in Styal, offering a series of October half-term activities. Visitors can purchase trail sheets for £2.50 to follow the Scarecrow trail, while spooky tours of the Apprentice House and daily field activities are also available. Younger children may enjoy the autumn indoor play space featuring craft activities and storytelling sessions. Admission is required, and some experiences such as tours require tickets from Visitor Reception.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
The Scarecrow Festival features a trail around the estate where visitors help Sally Scarecrow using sheets available for £2.50 per person from the Visitor Reception. There are spooky tours of the Apprentice House for children aged six and above, which cannot be pre-booked as tickets are sold in limited numbers at the reception. Additional offerings include an indoor play space for younger children with craft activities and storytelling, alongside daily drop-in activities on the Scarecrow Field that do not require advance booking.
No ticket purchase is needed for the outdoor field activities or to enter the site, but the trail sheets and Apprentice House tours are subject to separate admission charges collected on arrival.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Quarry Bank. Searching near Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire; check-in Saturday, 24 October 2026.
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WhereQuarry Bank
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Scarecrow Festival October half term?
Scarecrow Festival October half term takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Scarecrow Festival October half term taking place?
Scarecrow Festival October half term is held at Quarry Bank in Manchester (Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire).
What will the weather be like at Scarecrow Festival October half term?
The forecast for Scarecrow Festival October half term is Partly cloudy · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Scarecrow Festival October half term?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Quarry Bank can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Scarecrow Festival October half term?
Tickets for Scarecrow Festival October half term can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Until Sunday, 1 November 2026
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feels like 11°C · chance of rain 11% · wind 12 km/h
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Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire
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