Friends of Smithills Hall

Friends of Smithills Hall

Smithills Hall is set in land on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, Smithills Hall is one of the oldest and best preserved manor houses in the North West of England. Over the years the original Medieval Hall has been added to, and provides a fascinating history of the people who lived there. The buildings include Tudor and Victorian wings, in addition to the Medieval Hall, and a private Chapel. The private chapel, reputedly established in AD 792, was rebuilt about 1520 by Andrew Barton and maintained by the families who lived there. It has subsequently been added to, refurbished, suffered a major fire and restored. It is a consecrated church. The land on which Smithills Hall stands has been owned by, among others, Roger de Poictou, the Knights Templars, Richard de Hulton, and William de Radcliffe who built the current medieval hall (originally entirely timber framed) in the 14th Century. Numerous families have loved and maintained the buildings through the following generations. Smithills Hall is now owned by the people of Bolton through their Council with whom the Friends of Smithills Hall work in partnership.

TOURS

There are currently free guided tours for families and individuals by experienced volunteer guides from the Friends of Smithills Hall, who will help visitors enjoy the Hall’s rich history during opening hours. Please ask if a guide is available at the Hall reception desk in the Entrance Hall. Tours can take about one hour but the duration of the tour can be varied to suit your wishes.

Group Booking Tours During Open Hours – £5.00 per adult, £4.00 for concessions. Out of Hours during Daytime – £6.00 per visitor with no group discount, minimum charge £125 Out of Hours during Evening – £7.00 per visitor with no group discount, minimum charge £150 Refreshments: Tea or Coffee* (per person) £2.00. Tea, Coffee* & Biscuits (per person) £2.50 provided by Smithills Hall Museum.(*instant)

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