Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture, objects and artefacts and learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton.
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture, objects and artefacts and learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton.
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture, objects and artefacts and learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton.
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture, objects and artefacts and learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton.
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th century furniture, objects and artefacts and learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton.
Originally built as a half-timbered hall in the 16th century and owned by wealthy yeomen and merchants, after 1697 the Hall was rented out to various tenants.
It was during this period that a young Samuel Crompton came to live there with his parents. In 1779 he invented his Spinning Mule, which revolutionised the cotton industry.
Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum is closed for essential maintenance until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Green Way
off Crompton Way
Bolton
BL1 8UA
01204 332370
Admission free
Address
Green Way
off Crompton Way
Bolton
BL1 8UA
Public transport
The nearest train station is Hall i' th' Wood, which is 0.31 miles away, a walking distance of around 6 minutes. Bolton Interchange (2.4 miles away) is the main transport hub, with bus and rail connections. Bus services 525, 527, 541 and 986 from the interchange pass near to the museum. Plan your journey on tfgm.com.
By car
We are easily accessible by road - the M60, M61 and M6 are all on our doorstep. There is a car park directly outside the hall.
Level access
- The museum is on two floors.
- Due to the age of the building the floors in many areas are uneven.
- There are various steps up and down into some of the ground floor rooms.
- The rooms on the first floor are accessible via two staircases, both of which have handrails but one is a spiral staircase. Photographs of the first floor are available at the bottom of the stairs for those unable to access this floor.
Hearing
- There is a hearing loop system installed on the reception desk.
- The shop counter has a hearing loop system installed.
Visual
- A magnifying glass, pen and pad of paper are available on request.
- Lighting in the galleries is generally bright and evenly lit, however some areas are more dimly lit to aid preservation of the collections.
General
- There is a car park directly outside the Hall.
- We have children's ear defenders available to borrow in all our Library and Museum spaces.
- There are public toilets, however they are outside of the main hall.
- There are two sets of steps to both the male and female toilets and the paths are cobbled.
- All our staff receive regular training that includes disability awareness training.
- We have a set of evacuation procedures. Should you require it someone will assist you with evacuation either out of the building or to a refuge area. We have evacuation chairs to assist.
- We welcome trained assistance dogs. A water bowl is available on request.
Access policy
We have created a policy which lays out our commitment to maximising access for everyone. Read our access policy (to be added) to learn more.
Shop
- A shop with a small range of souvenirs is located on the ground floor.
Public toilets
- There are public toilets, however they are outside of the main hall.
Baby changing
- There are baby changing facilities in both the male and female toilets.