
Town in Greater Manchester, England
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Bolton is a large town in Greater Manchester in northwest England, 17 miles north of Manchester city centre, with an industrial heritage of canals, coal, cotton and railways. The borough includes several smaller towns, such as Blackrod, Farnworth, Heaton, Horwich, Little Lever and Westhoughton.
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Collection ranging from natural history and ancient Egypt to Bolton’s industrial heritage. There's an aquarium in the basement.
Grand collection of static textile mill engines.
16th-century mansion, timber-framed with stone additions, used as multiple lets for 17th- and 18th-century cottage industry. One of those occupants was Samuel Compton, who designed his "Spinning Mule" here. This helped textile processes grow bigger and bigger, into "dark satanic mills", and the days of cottage industry were ended. The Hall fell into disrepair but was bought up by Lord Leverhulme the "Sunlight Soap" tycoon, who gifted it to the town.
Odd-looking building that started out as a 15th-century pele tower, then a stone mansion was added in late Tudor times. It was derelict by the 19th century but restored, with Dutch gables covering the stonework. With extensive gardens. It's nowadays within Blackburn, but is easiest accessed from Bolton, with Bromley Cross railway station a mile or so south.
The one Phoenix Nights was based on. It's variously a function suite for events like weddings and funerals, a TV sports venue for big matches, an event space and has visiting acts.
A Bolton tradition, renowned for its pasties, which you can take into the pub across the street, "Ye Olde Man & Scythe".
Inexpensive curry house with good meat dishes and vegetarian options. They've another branch on Deane Road.
Indian restaurant with consistently good quality, veggie options, buffet and à la carte.
Deli and café for light bites.
Cheerful place with meze selections and à la carte. They've another branch in Sale.
Long-established pub, parts date back to 1251. Often has live music. Good beer and cider, no food but you can bring in pasties from the shop opposite.
Good selection of cask ales.
Bar within the market hall featuring real ales. Food available from various vendors.
Atmospheric bar in a Victorian cellar of the market hall. Food available till 7PM.
Features beer from Northern Monkey brewery and other craft beers. Pizza served till 8PM.
Traditional pub, decent food, dog-friendly.
Friendly staff, TV sport, beer garden.
Good town centre pub, part of Amber Taverns chain.
Trad northern boozer, decent prices but mixed reviews for ambiance.
Pub on the hill between Bolton and Horwich, does good Sunday roasts.
Excellent pub with brilliant ales and bar food.
Well-run budget chain hotel, clean and friendly but some noise.
Clean & comfy place, very central.
Claims to be Britain's oldest motel, and looks it. Budget place, sometimes clean.
Good hotel & spa 4 miles north of town.
Smart hotel within the stadium, now part of Radisson chain.
Comfy budget chain between stadium and Horwich Parkway station.
Quarter of a mile east of the stadium on A673 Chorley New Road, with similar prices and quality.
Welcoming Accor chain hotel, it can get noisy when they have a party in.
By road for town centre exit M60 / M61 onto A666. For the football stadium stay on M61 to jcn 6.
Read in the guideBolton is not on the Greater Manchester tram network, so use the bus for outlying places. Bus 525 runs to Hall i' th' Wood.
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