Smithills Hall

Smithills Hall is a Grade I listed manor house and a scheduled monument located in Smithills, Greater Manchester. It is situated on the West Pennine Moors above Bolton. It is one of the oldest and best-preserved manor houses in the North West of England.

The hall is set in formal gardens and contains fine examples of architecture through the ages, from Medieval and Tudor right through to Victorian times. There is a 14-century chapel with Medieval stained glass and a stone supposedly bearing the footprint of a martyr which is said to ‘bleed’ once a year.

Guided tours of the house are available on request or you can explore at your own leisure. As well as various rooms you can look around there is also a permanent Timeline Exhibition. The gardens have two distinct parts with a formal terraced area and wooded grounds to the north and east.

Further Information Smithills Hall

Is there food and drink available?

There is a tea room serving food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.

What are the main things to do?

One of the oldest and best-preserved manor houses in the North West of England. with gardens. There are toilets and a tea room.

What are the ticket prices?

It is free to visit.

Is there parking?

There is parking.

When are they open?

Smithills Hall is open Wednesday-Friday and Sundays almost all year round. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.

Are they accessible?

Please contact the venue