Bolton, Metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England
Bolton is an administrative borough in Greater Manchester, located in the northwest of England. The area spans multiple towns and villages with both developed urban zones and countryside surroundings.
Flemish weavers established wool production in Bolton during the 14th century, setting the foundation for textile work. This craft tradition grew into a major manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution.
The Bolton Museum and Art Gallery displays works by regional artists and finds from local archaeological sites. Visitors can see how creative expression and local heritage shaped the community's identity over time.
The town is easy to navigate on foot or by public transport, with most attractions within accessible distance. Central areas are designed with accessibility in mind, making it convenient for all visitors.
The borough contains over 200 former cotton mills that now stand as monuments to industrial history. Many of these structures have been converted into homes and cultural spaces, showing how the region has preserved and renewed its past.
Location: Greater Manchester
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Bolton
Shares border with: Bury, Salford, Wigan, Chorley, Blackburn with Darwen
Website: https://bolton.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.57750,-2.43000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:50
Toughsheet Community Stadium
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Rivington Pike
8.7 km
Bolton School
1.7 km
Winter Hill
8.1 km
Haigh Hall
11.9 km
Ye Olde Man & Scythe
337 m
Peel Monument
9.5 km
Hall i' th' Wood
2.6 km
Bolton Town Hall
56 m
Smithills Hall
3.3 km
St Peter's Church, Bolton
504 m
Bolton Museum
104 m
Turton Tower
6.3 km
Anglezarke Reservoir
12.4 km
Duxbury Hall
14.1 km
Rivington Hall
9.9 km
Rivington Hall Barn
9.9 km
Bolton Steam Museum
1.8 km
Mab's Cross
13.4 km
St Catharine's Church, Scholes
12.8 kmJumbles Reservoir
5.6 km
St. Mary the Virgin, Deane
2.5 km
Lower Rivington Reservoir
10 km
Bolton Market Place
335 m
Queen's Park
983 m
St Mary's Church, Wigan
13.4 km
Cheetham Close
6.7 kmBorsdane Wood
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