YOUNG treasure hunters will find that X certainly marks the spot on Saturday.

To celebrate the Octagon Theatre's Christmas show, Treasure Island, children are invited to take part in the search for "treasure" hidden amongst the treasured collections at Bolton Museum.

And those who find the hidden items will receive a golden ticket for the best prizes of all ­— a Carrs Pasty and for the most successful finders vouchers for a free family ticket to see the Octagon's festive production at Wanderers stadium in December.

The treasure hunt will be a chance for families to explore the collections in the newly transformed museum that reopened last year. Since opening the museum has achieved record visitor figures and with Egyptian mummies to local history and wildlife.

Joe Carr, Managing Director at Carrs Pasties said: "What a joy it is to collaborate with our friends at Bolton Museum and the Octagon. Both organisations are a credit to this excellent town. The museum a magical place to put on a treasure hunt so we’re looking forward to seeing some excited families claiming their prizes."

Julie Oldham, Head of Library and Museum Services added: "We are delighted to host this fun activity for our visitors with our friends from the Octagon and Carrs Pasties.

"With the chance of free tickets to see the Octagon’s exciting dramatization of Treasure Island, not to mention the possibility of sampling a delicious Carrs pasty we think that the Central Library and Museum will be buzzing on Saturday."

Lotte Wakeham, Artistic Director at the Octagon Theatre said "I'm thrilled that the Octagon is teaming up with our partners at Carrs Pasties and the Museum this weekend.

"Both have been brilliant supporters of the Octagon and this is a great opportunity for families to explore the museum’s fascinating collections and have a chance to find these exciting prizes.

"I have been introduced to Carrs Pasties since moving to Bolton in February and was an immediate convert! So along with a chance to win tickets to see our swashbuckling new adaptation of the classic pirate tale this is a wonderful opportunity for families to have a great day out in Bolton.”

Head down to the museum on Saturday from 9am.