Hall i' th' Wood Museum

Greenway
off Crompton Way
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 8UA
England

Website

www.boltonmuseums.org.uk

E-mail

historichalls@bolton.gov.uk

Telephone

01204 332211

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Hall i' th' Wood Museum is a rare surviving example of a Tudor wooden framed house.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home

 Opening hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

 Admission charges

FREE (please note there may be a charge for special events)

Additional info

Replica costumes are available for our visitors to try on and we also have a free children's quiz called 'Hooter the History Hound' that our visitors can follow around the museum. A range of exciting events and activity days take place throughout the year.

On display are examples of 17th and early 18th century furniture and objects relating to Samuel Crompton and the founder of the museum, Lord Leverhulme.

Collection details

Architecture, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, Social History

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.
Insect close up

Discovery Days: Insect Detectives

8 June 2013

Take part in a bug hunt in the grounds of Hall i’ th’ Wood. Families can also have a go at bark rubbing, pond dipping, listening to themed stories and art activities using woodland materials.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-3pm

Discovery Days - Archaeology Day

13 July 2013

Take part in themed activities including coin and object handling, dirt box digs, mosaic making, flint knapping and storytelling.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1-3pm

Spinning wheel

Discovery Days: Samuel Crompton's Apprentice

10 August 2013

Learn to spin, try weaving, lace making and take a tour of Hall 'i ‘th Wood Museum. Find out more about Samuel Crompton, the inventor of the spinning mule with free family activities.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-3pm

Discovery Days - Heritage Open Day

14 September 2013

Join us for free tours of Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum and other activities to celebrate Heritage Open Days.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

1-3pm

Discovery Days - Tudor Games and Entertainment

12 October 2013

Take part in some traditional Tudor games including skittles, chess and blind man’s bluff. Families can also have a go at dancing and dressing up!

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

From 1pm

Close up of insect

Discovery Days - Insect Habitats and Homes

9 November 2013

Explore how animals and insects prepare for winter and look for evidence through the grounds of Hall i’ th’ Wood.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • Family friendly

When

1-3pm

Discovery Days - Tudor Decorations

7 — 14 December 2013

Help us decorate Hall i’ th’ Wood with traditional Tudor Christmas centre pieces, garlands, wreaths and burbles.

Suitable for

  • Any age
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