This Grade 1, 16th-century half-timbered hall is one of the northwest’s most important buildings. Visitors can enjoy displays of 17th and early 18th-century furniture, objects and artefacts, learn more about the life and work of Samuel Crompton, and discover all about life in Stuart and Tudor times. The rooms have been accurately refurbished to retain their homely atmosphere. Hall i’ th’ Wood Museum started life as a rich merchant’s home during the mid-17th century. Years later, the building was split into several rented dwellings and, whilst living in one of these with his family, Samuel Crompton famously invented the Spinning Mule in 1779. The mule went on to be one of the most significant spinning machines used by the textile industry. The house and grounds were presented to the people of Bolton in memory of Samuel Crompton and opened to the public as a museum in 1902.

The IWM North is about people and how their lives have been, and still are, shaped by war and conflict. The building is by international architect Daniel Libeskind and is a symbol of our world torn apart by conflict.

In the 90s, The Crystal Maze was one of the UK’s favourite television shows. Now it’s your turn to be the star of the show. The ultimate team challenge, in which you and your friends face challenges testing your skill, mental and physical ability across four adventure time zones: Aztec, Industrial, Futuristic, and Medieval. For each challenge completed, your team will earn a Crystal. The more Crystals you earn, the more time you’ll get in the final challenge — The Crystal Dome! Build a team of 8 of your friends with a variety of skills to take on the challenge of the Maze.