Someone to share your week in Bolton.

What would you like to do together?

A conversation at home, a trip to the shops, an appointment or getting back to a group. We start with what you want company for and plan a visit around it. You can contact us yourself or help someone close to you get started.

Companionship is for adults of different ages. A younger person who wants company at the gym and an older person who misses going to the market may want different visits, but both deserve time shaped around their own interests.

Plan from your front door

Tell us where the visit would begin and where you want to go. We agree the journey, time at the activity and return, including access and any extra costs. For company at home, tell us what you enjoy and what practical help you would like.

We welcome enquiries from Bolton, Horwich and across Bolton. Give us your full postcode so we can confirm the arrangements for your address.

Keep something useful going

You may want regular company, support to attend a community activity or continuity after a short programme ends. We can discuss the routine you want and how visits fit alongside any other support. Read about continuing one-to-one support.

An activity they would choose for themselves

Bolton Council's activity information can help generate ideas, but enjoying something matters more than completing a busy programme. Ask whether the person wants to revisit an old interest, try something new or simply share a quiet afternoon at home.

Before booking an activity, check the pace, duration, access and whether someone can accompany them. A description such as “gentle” does not establish suitability for a particular person. Any relevant health or mobility concerns should be discussed with the appropriate professional or organiser.

For a Whitegreen enquiry around Bolton, Farnworth, Horwich or another local area, give the home postcode and preferred time. If an activity is tied to a particular session, mention that before arranging a regular slot so both the companion and the activity can be confirmed.

Smithills Hall: check which rooms are accessible

Bolton Libraries and Museums lists free admission at Smithills Hall and provides room-access information. It describes ramped entry, some changes of level on the ground floor and two first-floor rooms reached by stairs; photographs are available for visitors unable to reach that floor. The hall and tearoom have different published opening patterns. Check the current visitor information.

That detail helps turn “let's visit the hall” into a realistic plan. Ask which areas the person wants to see, whether the route suits and how much time they want there. A shorter visit to chosen rooms can be enough; completing every room should not become the objective.

Allow for the journey from home, breaks and returning comfortably. If local history does not appeal, ask what does. A regular companion can share an everyday interest without the visit having to involve an attraction.

Local source information checked 8 September 2026; confirm current arrangements before a trip.

Meet first, then agree the visits

We introduce a companion for a free meet-and-greet. Talk about what you enjoy, ask questions and decide how you get on. We agree the visit hours and price before paid visits begin. You have the same named companion, a named backup introduced within the first month and a written note after every visit.

With your agreement, updates can keep a relative or another contact informed. You can also manage the arrangement yourself.

The time and cost

Weekday visits are £28 an hour; evenings and weekends £35. Visit length is agreed at the meet-and-greet. Overnight and full-day visits are priced individually and confirmed in writing before you commit. Evening, weekend and holiday rates differ, and outings may include transport or activity costs.

See the full price list or plan a regular visit cost.