Bolton is a large town in the north of England with many attractions and historical sites to visit. The town has social roots dating back to 1251. Bolton has two notable landmarks - Bolton Parish Church, completed in 1871, and the Town Hall, opened in 1873.
Hall i'th' Wood was the home of Samuel Crompton, the inventor of the Spinning Mule (1779). Built in the 15th C, this typical medieval merchant's house contains Stuart and Georgian furniture.
Address: Hall i'th' Wood (Home of Samuel Crompton), Greenway, Crompton Way, Bolton BL1 8UA, England
Hours:
March 31 to October 31: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
Tips: Joint ticket available for Smithills Hall and Hall i'th' Wood. Last admittance 4:15pm.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Smithills Hall is set above Ravenden Brook on the lower slopes of Smithills Moor. Dating back to the 15th C, it features a nature trail and garden center.
Address: Smithills Hall, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 7NP, England
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Sat
November 1 to March 31: 12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Sat, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
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