Welcome to Bolton

Bolton is a town located in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Manchester city centre and has a population of around 139,000 people. The town has a rich industrial heritage, with its economy historically based on textiles, coal mining, and engineering. Today, Bolton is a thriving town with a diverse economy, including retail, healthcare, and education.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bolton is the Bolton Town Hall, which was built in the Victorian era and is a Grade II listed building. The town hall is located in the town centre and is a popular venue for weddings and other events. Another popular attraction in Bolton is the Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, which houses a collection of art and artefacts from around the world. The museum also has a natural history section, which includes a collection of fossils and taxidermy animals.

Bolton is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Leverhulme Park, Queens Park, and Moss Bank Park. These parks offer a range of activities, including walking, cycling, and picnicking. The town also has a number of sports facilities, including a football stadium, a cricket ground, and a leisure centre. Overall, Bolton is a vibrant and diverse town with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors and residents alike.

Local Schools

School	Details
Bolton Sixth Form College Further Education Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Stuart Merrills	Town Centre Campus Deane Road Bolton Lancashire BL3 5BU 1204846215 School Website
Bolton College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Bill Webster	Deane Road Bolton Lancashire BL3 5BG 1204482000 School Website
University Of Bolton Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor George Holmes	Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB 1204528851 School Website
Gaskell Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Barlow	Thomas Holden Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 2QG 01204333666 School Website
St Peter And St Paul Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Bates	Pilkington Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 6HP 01204333030
Bolton Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Gary Whiting	Deane Road Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 5AG 01204928700 School Website
St Matthews C Of E Primary School Bolton Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kay Ritchie	Kentford Road Halliwell Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 2JL 01204333005 School Website
The Olive School, Bolton Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sabina Saeed	Ashton House Waterloo Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 8HT 1204867890
Bolton Parish Church C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Angela Worthington	Kestor Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL2 2AN 01204333433 School Website
Pikes Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Jo Lindon	Gibraltar Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 5HU 01204333633 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bolton Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE 0.33 Miles

Hall I' Th' Wood Crompton Way, Hall I' Th' Wood, Lancashire, BL1 8UF 1.33 Miles

Moses Gate Bolton Road, Moses Gate, Greater Manchester, BL4 7LT 1.78 Miles

Bromley Cross Chapeltown Road, Bromley Cross, Lancashire, BL7 9AG 2.56 Miles

Farnworth Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ 2.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bank Street Private Hire Ltd 01204 520634 12 Manor Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1TU 0.15 Miles
Telecars 01204 365365 Unit 4 The Old Foundry, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1TZ 0.22 Miles
Rapid Sedd Cars 01204 399997 Saint George's Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2DD 0.23 Miles
Bollon Private Hire 01204 393939 32 Moor La, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 4TH 0.26 Miles
Bolton Private Hire 01204 393939 32 Moor Lane, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 4TH 0.26 Miles
Premier Taxis 01204 531426 2 Salop Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1DZ 0.29 Miles
Link Cars 01204 388888 142A Bradshawgate, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1BA 0.30 Miles
Express Private Hire 07974 441418 133 Higher Bridge Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 2HN 0.49 Miles
Platium Executive Chauffeur Hire 07889 125204 42 Bradford St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1JJ 0.51 Miles
Platinum Executive Chauffeur Ltd 07939 301413 42 Bradford St, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 1JJ 0.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Victoria Square No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Knowsley Street Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
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Deansgate Business Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Deansgate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Deansgate Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blackhorse Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bl1 Silverwell Street Business Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Silverwell Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Silverwell Street Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Churchgate Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Great Moor Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bark Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Georges Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bolton Pct Family Planning Service 01204 390771	Lever Chambers Centre For Health Ashburner Street Bolton BL1 1SQ
Dr Earnshaw And Partners 01204 462630	Lever Chambers Ashburner Street Bolton BL1 1SQ
Unit 10A - Bolton - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 10A Market Place Knowsley Street Bolton BL1 2AL
Unit 10A - Bolton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 10A Market Place Knowlsey Street Bolton BL1 2AL
The Parallel 01204 462444	9A Churchgate Bolton BL1 1HU

Local Stores

Tonge Moor Road - Bolton
190 Tonge Moor Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL2 2HN
01204 392341
Store Website
1.08 miles

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SPAR Deane Road
Gibraltar Rock
244 Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5HP
01204398146
Store Website
0.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Animal Trust Vets Cic Bolton
44-46 Lower Bridgeman Street Bolton Lancashire BL2 1DG 01204 527474 bolton@animaltrust.org.uk Website 0.43 miles
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Bolton Central Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1A2 Central Retail Park Manchester Road, Trinity Street Junction Bolton Lancashire BL2 1HQ 01204 368 030 boltoncentral@vets4pets.com Website 0.48 miles
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Queens Park Veterinary Surgery
74-76 Chorley New Road Bolton Lancashire BL1 4BY 01204 525066 nfo@qpvs.co.uk Website 0.76 miles
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Bury Road Veterinary Clinic
Regan Veterinary Group Bury Road Vet Clinic 284 Bury Road Bolton Lancashire BL2 6AY 01204 397970 regan.buryroad@cvsvets.com Website 0.97 miles
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Vetcare Limited
Tonge Moor Veterinary Centre 391/393 Tonge Moor Road Bolton Lancashire BL2 2JR 01204 526936 enquiries@vetcareltd.co.uk Website 1.23 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Petstore 733 Crompton Way Astley Bridge Retail Park Bolton Lancashire BL1 8NZ 01204 300199 bolton@jollyes.co.uk 1.49 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Moses Gate Country Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Moses Gate Country Park. This Circular Walk Includes Water For Your Dog To Enjoy, And Is Set In 750 Acres Of Countryside. The Park Is Set In The Croal And Irwell Valleys And Runs Alongside And Over The River Croal. BL4 7QS 2.01 miles The Main Entrance To Moses Gate Country Park Is On Hall Lane, Just Off St Peter's Way (A666).

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Cutacre Country Park
Cutacre Country Car Park 2.62 miles Near Junction 4 Of The M61. Take The A6 Towards Over Hulton. The Car Park Is Near The Big Warehouses On Left (Travelling West).

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Jumbles Country Park
Really Nice Park And Pretty Big! Has A Refreshment Cafe As Well. Pathways, Forests, Lakes And Places Where Your Dog Can Have A Swim Safely! Beautiful Scenery. Love Going Her On A Summer Day. Many Benches And Picnic Areas To Have A Bite To Eat. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 3.21 miles

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Jumbles Reservoir
This Is A Lovely Walk With A Place To Sit Down And Have A Picnic And Purchase Refreshments. It Is 2.5 Miles Round. Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 3.22 miles

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Jumbles Country Park And Reservoir
Grange Rd Bolton BL7 9AX 3.41 miles Jumbles Country Park, Bradshaw Road Bolton Great Manchester

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Jumbles Country Park
Flat Walk, Cafe Plenty Of Picnic Seats To Rest Unnamed Road Bolton BL7 0HJ 3.41 miles

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