VISITORS are being invited to two tours of Smithills Hall ­— one by day and the other by night.

The Friends of Smithills Hall will be leading visitors through the historic building on Thursday, January 23 at 11am.

Visitors will be given a guide tour of the magnificent building.

Smithills Hall opened to the public as a museum in 1963, but its history dates back to the 14th century.

Tickets for the day tour cost £5 for adults and £4 concessions.

And on Thursday, February 13 at 7pm, the hall will stage a ghost and history tour.

The fascinating tour will give visitors an insight into history and ghost stories of the hall.

Tickets are £8 adults and £7 concessions.

Tickets for both tours needs to booked in advanced. Cash or debit card payments can be taken at Bolton Museum on 01204 332211 or by cash at Smithills Hall Tel: 01204 332377 for the ghost tour.

For the day tour payment can be made at the hall or by ringing 01204 332377.

The tours are hugely popular and led by one of the knowledgeable members of The Friends of Smithills Hall. For more information visit https://www.boltonlams.co.uk/whats-on