Smithills Hall
Smithills Dean Road
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 7NP
England
Website
Telephone
01204 332377
One of Bolton's original family homes, Smithills Hall is a Grade 1 listed building, full of history and drama.
Venue Type:
Museum, Historic house or home, Architecture centre, Garden, parklands or rural site
Furniture: 17th Century;18th Century;19th Century; Arts and Crafts Movement.
Decor: from Mediaeval to Arts and Crafts.
Paintings: Mainly from 18th to 19th Century.
Collection details
Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
Guided Tours of Smithills Hall
This event is part of the Festival of Archaeology (13 – 28 July). Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332377. Entry £3 adults, £2 concessions.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 18+
- 14-15
When
2-4pm
Admission
£3 adults, £2 concessions
Guided Tours of Smithills Hall
This event is part of the Festival of Archaeology (13 – 28 July). Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332377. Entry £3 adults, £2 concessions.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 18+
- 14-15
When
2-4pm
Admission
£3 adults, £2 concessions
Family Dog Show and Garden Party
Activities include craft stalls, live music, food, face painting and more. Entry to the Dog Show is £1 per dog, per category. Entry to the hall is £1.50 adults, £1 children/concessions. Entry to the grounds is FREE. The Bolton News will be running a Dog portrait competition, where you can come along and have your dog’s portrait taken at the show.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Guided Tours of Smithills Hall
This event is part of the Festival of Archaeology (13 – 28 July). Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332377. Entry £3 adults, £2 concessions.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 18+
- 14-15
When
2-4pm
Admission
£3 adults, £2 concessions
Guided Tours of Smithills Hall
This event is part of the Festival of Archaeology (13 – 28 July). Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332377. Entry £3 adults, £2 concessions.
Suitable for
- 11-13
- 16-17
- 18+
- 14-15
When
From 2pm
Admission
£3 adults, £2 concessions
Bug Hunt at Smithills Hall
After we’ve had a look at the insects, we’ll let them go. Advance booking essential as places are limited. To book call 01204 332377. Please be aware that the hunt takes place in woodland and is unsuitable for pushchairs. Sessions are at 12:30pm-13:30pm and 14:00pm-15:00pm.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
12:30-3pm
Admission
The event is free however admission charges apply if you would like to look around the hall: Adults £3.00. Children / Concessions £2.00. Family £8.00 (2 adults and 2 children). Under 5’s free.
Worm Whispering at Smithills Hall
What worms live in Bolton? We’ll dig some up and look at the soil they live in. So, if you like messing about in soil and playing with worms this is for you! The event is free however admission charges apply if you would like to look around the hall. No need to book, Suitable for ages 5+. Please be aware that the hunt takes place in woodland and is unsuitable for pushchairs. Sessions take place from 12:30pm-13:30pm and 14:00pm-15:00pm.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 11-13
- Especially for children
When
12:30-3pm
'The Dark Night': Bat Hunt
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear is advisable. Light refreshments can be purchased. Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332377.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 16-17
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
8-10pm
Admission
£3.50 adults, £2.50 children. £8.00 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children).
'The Dark Night': Bat Hunt
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear is advisable. Light refreshments can be purchased. Advance booking required. To book call 01204 332377.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 16-17
- 11-13
- Family friendly
When
8-10pm
Admission
£3.50 adults, £2.50 children. £8.00 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children).
Ghost and History Tours
Tours will be led by members of the Friends of Smithills Hall. Suitable for ages 16 and above. Tickets £7 adults, £6 concessions. Please contact Smithills Hall on 01204 332377 to book in advance. There will also be tours on Thursday 6th February and 6th March 2014.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
When
7-8:30pm
Casper's Ghost Tours
Tickets £4 per person. Advance booking required. To book please call Smithills Hall on 01204 332377. Suitable for ages 7+.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 11-13
- 16-17
When
6:30-7:30pm
Casper's Ghost Tours
Tickets £4 per person. Advance booking required. To book please call Smithills Hall on 01204 332377. Suitable for ages 7+.
Suitable for
- 5-6
- 7-10
- 14-15
- 18+
- 11-13
- 16-17
When
6:30-7:30pm
Ghost and History Tours
Tours will be led by members of the Friends of Smithills Hall. Suitable for ages 16 and above. Tickets £7 adults, £6 concessions. Please contact Smithills Hall on 01204 332377 to book in advance. There will also be tours on Thursday 6th February and 6th March 2014.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
When
7-8:30pm
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