Hall i' th' Wood

Hall i' th' Wood is a timber-framed manor house with stone additions dating from 1591 and 1648, containing multiple entrances and separate living quarters for different families. The building now houses museum collections focused on local history and textile manufacturing heritage.

The house began as a medieval structure and was expanded with stone additions over centuries to meet changing needs. The location gained significance after 1779 when innovations in textile machinery development occurred within its walls.

The building reveals how living arrangements shifted during industrial times, transforming from a single manor into housing for several working families. Visitors can sense the close relationship between factory work and daily domestic life reflected in its rooms.

The museum is straightforward to explore, with exhibition rooms displaying life from the industrial period that are easy to navigate. Visitors should allow time to walk through the different rooms and observe details of furnishings and objects on display.

A businessman named William Lever recognized the building's value and purchased it in 1899 to undergo restoration. He donated the restored property to the town in 1900, making it accessible to the public.

Location: Bolton

Operator: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Address: Green Way, off Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8UA

Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:00-16:00; Saturday 12:00-16:00

Phone: +441204332377

Website: https://boltonlams.co.uk/hall-i-th-wood-museum

GPS coordinates: 53.60000,-2.41900

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59