Smithills Open Farm
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"Family-run farm attraction"
Overview
Smithills Open Farm is set within 70 acres of countryside just north of Bolton. The Grimshaw family still run a working dairy farm here alongside the visitor attraction with its 25 different types of animals and reptiles. Youngsters can burn off additional energy on bouncy castles and in the adventure playground. Homemade food is served in the café.
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Location
Smithills Open Farm, Harricot Farm, Smithills Dean Road, BOLTON, Greater Manchester, BL1 7NS
About the area
The Greater Manchester conurbation incorporates the towns of Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan, and has the vibrant city of Manchester as its administrative headquarters.
Manchester was founded in Roman times, and developed during the 17th century as a textile town, becoming the centre of the English cotton industry.
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