Bolton

Collection ranging from natural history and ancient Egypt to Bolton’s industrial heritage. There's an aquarium in the basement.

Grand collection of static textile mill engines.

16th-century mansion, timber-framed with stone additions, used as multiple lets for 17th- and 18th-century cottage industry. One of those occupants was Samuel Compton, who designed his "Spinning Mule" here. This helped textile processes grow bigger and bigger, into "dark satanic mills", and the days of cottage industry were ended. The Hall fell into disrepair but was bought up by Lord Leverhulme the "Sunlight Soap" tycoon, who gifted it to the town.

Odd-looking building that started out as a 15th-century pele tower, then a stone mansion was added in late Tudor times. It was derelict by the 19th century but restored, with Dutch gables covering the stonework. With extensive gardens. It's nowadays within Blackburn, but is easiest accessed from Bolton, with Bromley Cross railway station a mile or so south.

The one Phoenix Nights was based on. It's variously a function suite for events like weddings and funerals, a TV sports venue for big matches, an event space and has visiting acts.