Events, classes,
and gatherings.

10:00 – 16:00

Open Day: see inside the works

Tour the building in its restoration phase. Meet the architects, the conservation team, and the people behind the project.

19:00 – 20:30

Talk: Samuel Oldknow and the Marple cotton story

Local historian Dr. Hannah Wright on how one industrialist's ambitions shaped a town, and the canals that carried his cotton.

09:30 – 10:30

Towpath yoga

A gentle weekend session for all abilities, held on the towpath outside the Wharf (weather permitting). All equipment provided.

11:00 – 13:00

Family canal-walk & story trail

Walk the trail with the kids and meet the characters along the way. The Wharf's heritage characters become tour guides for the day.

10:00 – 12:00

Pilates for older adults

Weekly class designed around gentle mobility and strength. Tea and biscuits afterwards in the café.

14:00 – 16:00

Schools archive workshop

For Y5–Y8 teachers: a sample workshop using primary sources from the Oldknow estate. Book a session for your school.