Smithills Hall schools facilities

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Opening times for school visits

Opening times for guided visits and booked groups is usually from 11.00 until 17:00 hours but evening visits can also be arranged.  Educational Workshops usually run between 10:00 and 12:00 or 13:00 and 15:00.  Full day sessions are also available.

Teacher / Pupil Ratio

A minimum of 4 adults per class must accompany all Primary school groups.  A minimum of 2 adults must accompany all Secondary groups.

Access

Ramps are available at Smithills to enable wheelchair access to the majority of the ground floor of the hall.  Please advise us when making a booking if anyone in your group requires the use of the ramps so that we can ensure a member of staff is available.

Cloakroom

Coats and bags can be left in the education room at Smithills Hall.

Eating Facilities

You are advised to bring packed lunches if intending to stay over lunchtime.  A lunch room is available for schools to use.  There is ample space outdoors for picnics when the weather is good.  A small selection of drinks, crisps and confectionery are available in the Smithills Hall shop.

Toilets

Female and Male toilets are available.  A disabled toilet is also available.  

Shop

Smithills Hall has a small shop selling a range of items costing between 35p and £2.00. If pupils would like to use the shop please advise us when you make your booking.  

Parking

Groups can be dropped off at the gate to Smithill Hall and coach parking is available in the car park above Smithills Coaching House.

Risk Assessment

A risk assessment for school visits has been completed by Bolton Museum and Archive Service.   A copy is available on request.