Hall i' th' Wood Museum

Hall i’ th’ Wood was originally built as a half-timbered hall in the 16th century and was 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.

Opening times at Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum for Winter 2009

The Museum will be open for special events only for the winter period.

Please check the events listing on this page or visit the What's On section to find out about all events and activities held by Bolton Museum and Archive Service .

Highlights of the programme include some spooky family fun for Halloween.

Opening times and visitor information

History of Hall i' th' Wood

From a rich merchant's home to a cattle shelter; find out more about Hall i' th' Wood's varied history before it became a Museum.