Location: Bolton
Top Things to do in Bolton
6 Museums in Bolton That You Shouldn't Miss
Bolton (/ˈbɒltən/ ( listen) or locally [ˈbɜʏtn̩]) is a town in Greater Manchester in North West England. A former mill town, Bolton has been a production centre for textiles since Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th century, introducing a wool and cotton-weaving tradition. The urbanisation and development of the town largely coincided with the introduction of textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution. Bolton was a 19th-century boomtown, and at its zenith in 1929 its 216 cotton mills and 26 bleaching and dyeing works made it one of the largest and most productive centres of cotton spinning in the world. The British cotton industry declined sharply after the First World War, and by the 1980s cotton manufacture had virtually ceased in Bolton.
Restaurants in Bolton
1. Bolton Steam Museum
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5.0 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By 509christine - Darwen, United Kingdom
Went here in the Summer on one of the open days. Absolutely fabulous if you like steam engines. Took our teens who were very interested in the workings. Loads to see and some super little model engines too. If you have youngsters- get the quis sheets which made it all very interesting as they had to find the answers in the museum. Staff were super - plenty of time to talk and explain. Loved it
2. Shree Swaminarayan Temple
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Bolton Library and Museum Services
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. Visit our Ancient Egypt Gallery to see fascinating artifacts, learn about Bolton's rich heritage or meander your way through our collection of art. Learn about creatures from all over the world and don't forget to say hello to our dinosaur friend on your way in! We are also home to Greater Manchester's only aquarium.
Reviewed By milinian - Bolton, United Kingdom
Beutiful Library and Museum well worth a visit the Museum has been refurbished with new exhibits there is also an Aquarium
4. Hall I’ th’ Wood Museum
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By bazonian2015 - Stockport, United Kingdom
I had wanted to visit this place for a number of years. It is only open 2 days a week. It is a very imposing building from the outside with its tudor beams. The building in parts is around 500 years old. The kitchen is amazing with so many objects of interest to see. The dairy is also very interesting with the old cheese press. Upstairs there are various rooms to see relating to Samuel Crompton including his spinning wheel. We had a amazing guide a lady with red hair. Who told us loads of information about this amazing building. Well worth a visit. Limited parking.
5. Smithills Hall Museum
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By NorthStar180219
Wonderful building, interesting mix of Medieval, Tudor and Victorian architecture. Good information. You need about an hour to have a good look round. Thoroughly enjoyed visit.
6. Horwich Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
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