Bolton, Market town in Greater Manchester, England
Bolton spreads across the foothills of West Pennine Moors, with the town hall standing as a central landmark among modern retail districts and residential areas.
The textile industry shaped Bolton's growth during the Industrial Revolution, reaching its peak in 1929 with 216 cotton mills operating simultaneously in the town.
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery displays local history collections, Egyptian artifacts, and natural history specimens across multiple exhibition spaces.
The town center contains four different market areas, providing fresh produce, clothing, household items, and specialty goods throughout the week.
The Bolton Steam Museum preserves 30 industrial steam engines from the region's manufacturing past, demonstrating the mechanical heritage of Lancashire.
Location: Bolton
Shares border with: Manchester
Website: https://bolton.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.57833,-2.43000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50
Ye Olde Man & Scythe
282 m
Bolton Town Hall
20 m
St Peter's Church, Bolton
475 m
Octagon Theatre
129 m
Bolton Museum
146 m
Bolton Market Place
242 m
St Patrick's Church, Bolton
271 m
Church of St George, Bolton
361 m
Old Town Hall
501 m
Bolton Law Courts
231 m
Statue of Lieutenant Colonel Sir BA Dobson
30 m
Former Methodist Church
476 m
Church of All Saints
447 m
Fred Dibnah statue, Bolton
125 m
Statue of Samuel Crompton
234 m
Chadwick Statue
38 m
Bridge Over St Helena Road
375 m
Victoria Hall and Victoria Buildings
281 m
Bolton Cenotaph
27 m
War Memorial, Nelson Square
214 m
1 Newport Street
75 m
Mawdsley Hall
97 m
10 and 12, Wood Street
262 m
Group of Four K6 Telephone Kiosks in Front of Post Office
208 m
Spinners Hall
384 m
34, All Saints Street
515 m
St Helena Mill
348 m
71, Bradshawgate
275 mReviews
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