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Christmas Markets at Smithills Open Farm
- 21–29 Nov 2026Sat 21, Sun 22, Sat 28 and Sun 29 November, 11am–4pm; Santa in his grotto tooAdd to calendar
- Smithills Open Farm, BoltonAbout 40 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- FreeMarket free to enter; Santa's grotto paid on the door (price not given); farm tickets separate (adults £13.50, children 2–16 £11.50, family £45)
- Good for most agesIndoors
- BookingNo booking for the market or grotto; book farm tickets online if you want to see the animals.
Smithills Open Farm in Bolton holds its Christmas markets under cover over two November weekends, with the farm's own bakery and dairy stalls among local sellers. The market is free to wander, Santa has a grotto you pay for on the door, and a farm ticket adds the animals and activities.
SEN-friendly
At Smithills Open Farm: Free or discounted carer ticket. More about access here
Sessions can change or sell out, so check with the venue before you book. More SEN-friendly days out
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Smithills Open FarmBig working dairy farm above Bolton with a zoo zone, pets corner cuddles, donkey and tractor rides, and milking to watch at 1pm. Open all year.
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Last checked Sun 25 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the organiser before you travel. Source: smithillsopenfarm.co.uk. Report a problem
