Location: Bolton
Top Things to do in Bolton
The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Bolton, England
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. All Souls - Bolton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
All Souls is a nationally important piece of architecture which is almost perfectly preserved. The Church was established at the heart of what is now Bolton’s Crompton community in 1881 by the Greenhalgh brothers. It is a unique Grade II* listed Gothic Revival building designed by Paley and Austin. Now All Souls is a event & venue place, office space and community centre, at the heart of Bolton
2. Crack It Bolton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 145 reviews
A New Breed of Gaming Experience! 3 Zones - 12 Rooms Each - 60 Minutes #crackitbolton Can You Crack It? Available for Birthdays, Stags, Hen do, Corporate & Large Groups up to 70.
Reviewed By jacquelineelse - Bolton, United Kingdom
Great staff who encouraged us to really use our grey matter. The rooms had great variety and easy location and plenty parking, can’t wait to try other 2 rooms, we did boot camp what fun we had
3. Red 2 Black Snooker Club
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Fun Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By buhirr
This play centre was fantastic. All of the staff were helpful. The staff are very helpful the food was very tasty and the play centre with massive. They have go karting area a separate area for parties a really big under fours area. The main play zone is very big and has a lot in of different areas over 4 floors
5. Real Axe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Both social and competitive axe throwing, a cool bar area (for AFTER the axe throwing) and a smokehouse restaurant - One of the fastest growing day/nights out in America is now available in Bolton - Indoor Urban Axe Throwing - Hurling your axe and getting it to stick for the first time is second to none. Each 90/60 Minute session consists of safety briefing, single and double handed coaching / practice, and then a competition between you and your pals. Then visit our onsite bar & authentic wood fired smokehouse BBQ.
Reviewed By Axecheifkeef
Fantastic night out. Axe throwing followed with excellent food and drinks. Simon and team are very friendly. Will definitely return
6. Go Ape Rivington
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
Voted Best Tourism Experience at Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards 2011 and nominated in the Visit Lancashire for Small Visitor Attraction in 2014. It's got to be one of Lancashire's best days out and that's not just us saying that (check out our feedback!). With breathtaking scenery, amazing tree top obstacles and awesome zip lines, Rivington is sure to be a day out in Lancashire you won't forget. You are guaranteed a warm welcome at Rivington Tree Top Adventure. It's home to one of the most exciting zip wires: You'll cross a bay in the reservoir and get a bird's eye view over the water. With its rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs and woodlands bustling with wildlife, Rivington is one of Lancashire's 'must visit' locations. A gem in its own right and on the doorstep of Manchester, one of the most vibrant cities in the UK.
Reviewed By Kebablover - Southport, United Kingdom
My wife an I received gift vouchers last Christmas. Due to Covid, the activity was closed during the summer. We decided to wait until schools returned before booking our slot mid week. Each session accommodates up to 14 people. The instructors were friendly, knowledgable and engaging and everything felt clean and Covid friendly. A few simple procedures along the route ensured social distancing between groups and all participants were respectful to each other. So, what was the course like? It was an exhilarating couple of hours that we will be repeating next year. We arrived back home with a huge smile on our face. Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness will still be challenged. Those that dont participate in regular exercise will probably ache the following day. There are 5 sections and some offer a trickier option. All are very safe and well maintained. The 'Tarzan' swing at the end is a leap of faith (literally). If you are at the front of the pack (which we were), the aerial runway at the end of section 4 has an exit sign which we followed, thinking it was the end of the adventure. There is actually a final section that requires looping back into the woodland. This is not clearly signposted. We missed it and headed back. Fortunately, the team were 'on it' and realised our mistake. They re harnessed us and we completed the course.
7. Edgworth Cricket and Recreation Club
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
We are not just a club that plays cricket, we have become integral part of the village as a friendly and welcoming place to spend time together. We have a variety of entertainments throughout the week, and we are open every day of the year with a popular licensed bar. We recently won the CAMRA club of the year for the Blackburn area, and we were runners up in the East Lancashire area. We also have cask marque, which is in recognition of the beer quality. We have ladies darts, pool and poker teams who use the club every week. We have over 400 members, ranging from playing members to social members as well as life members.
8. Nevada Roller Rink
9. Air Vault Inflatable & Trampoline Park
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Greater Manchester’s first inflatable & trampoline park. Ninja walls, foam pit, climbing walls, slides, obstacle course & trampolines. Toddler sessions daily from 10am (excluding school holidays). All ages at other times.
Reviewed By owenc369 - Bury, United Kingdom
Staff were all really nice and couldn’t do enough for my family. 1 adult, 3 year old and 8 year old had a great time. Excellent facilities, covid aware but did not disrupt the fun. Great cafe, clean environment and tiring good fun guaranteed. Thank you. Keep up the good work !
10. No Exit Live Escape Game Rooms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
No Exit Rooms Bolton is a fantastic way to experience 60 minutes of a live 4D Escape Room adventure! You and your team will be locked in a room filled with challenges, which you must solve by working together. You must decipher clues, break codes, and solve puzzles to escape. You have 60 minutes! Do you have what it takes? BOOK NOW!
