Smithills Hall Garden Party returns to Bolton in July

Summer family fun is set to return to one of Bolton’s best-known historic attractions.

Smithills Hall stages its annual Garden Party just next month.

The free event will take place at Smithills Hall on Sunday, July 5, from noon until 4 pm.

Visitors can enjoy a range of activities throughout the afternoon, including garden games, story times, and fairground rides.

Organisers have said more attractions will be announced ahead of the event.

Smithills Garden Party 2024. Picture Henry Lisowski

While entry is free, some activities will carry a charge.

Guests are being encouraged to travel to the event by foot or public transport to help reduce parking pressures around the historic site.

The annual Garden Party has become a popular fixture in Bolton’s summer events calendar, attracting families from across the borough.

Smithills Hall, which dates back more than 800 years, is one of Bolton’s most significant historic buildings and sits within extensive grounds on the edge of the West Pennine Moors.

Last year’s event attracted hundreds of visitors who enjoyed food stalls, ice cream, games, and interactive storytelling in the estate’s grounds.