Smithills Hall Tour

We are offering free guided tours of Smithills Hall as part of Heritage Open Festival. These tours are usually chargeable. We are also giving access for people to view the room where George Marsh was questioned and interrogated before being dragged out to be put on trial in Chester. The George Marsh room is usually closed to the public.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

Tour 1300-1400, 1430-1530

Location & directions

Smithills Hall, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 7NP

Directions:

There is parking directly outside the Hall and we also have an overflow car park. The nearest bus stop is just a 2 minute walk to the Hall.

Contact on day:

Tory Cunningham

Telephone number:

+441204332812

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Places are limited. Booking required via Eventbrite.

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Most of the tour will be on ground level, however please be advised the George Marsh is upstairs with no lift access. Another room on the tour is also upstairs with no lift access. Photos are available of both rooms.

Additional information

We do have a tearoom on site. Please be advised to book directly with Bake and Roast on their website to avoid disappointment https://bakeandroast.com/ We also have lovely gardens and grounds that visitors can walkaround.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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