IT’S is one of Bolton’s most recognised and intriguing landmarks.

Today visitors, for a small donation, can enter the Pigeon Tower, the looming structure in Rivington Terraced Gardens.

Read more Inside Rivington Gardens' Pigeon Tower

The tower is open until 2pm today and visitors will hear the story of how Lord Leverhulme created the historic gardens and how Lady Leverhulme, who would retreat into the French-gothic  towering structure to read and sew.

The Bolton News:

The Pigeon Tower, which has been shut for decades, is now able to reopen thanks to a multi-million investment to restore the gardens, which over the years had become overgrown and neglected.

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