Location: Bolton
Top Things to do in Bolton
Things to do in Bolton, England: The Best Shopping
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. Red Bank Cider
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Open Online 24/7 - If you're looking for unique gifts and things to do in Lancashire or Cumbria visit Red Bank Cider - one of the UK's most northern traditional cider makers, located near LANCASHIRE'S West Pennine Moors - on the border of Bury & Bolton. Producing a range of DELICIOUS real ciders & LOWER CALORIE fruit berry CIDERS & WINES - Red Bank Cider's are made naturally with fresh "Cold Pressed" fruit, fermented for over 9 months - until perfect to drink! Red Bank Cider is one of the UK's RARE 30+ producers of ENGLISH PERRY! Their Crackin' Pear - pear cider or perry as it's traditionally known in England, has twice won SILVER in CAMRA's North UK Cider & Perry Competition held at CAMRA'S Greater Manchester Cider & Beer Festival. Red Bank Cider is also proud to supply many charity festivals - at the Great British Beer Festival it's ciders were among the first to sell out! Next day del "Click & Collect" usually open on Fridays and Saturdays 1-3pm. CIDER TAP & BAR available 2021
2. Annalise Candles & Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Emporium of Hand poured natural wax candles, cards and gifts for all occasions .
3. Shree Swaminarayan Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
4. Ye Olde Toffee Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
On the lower slopes of the West Pennine moors,in Horwich, one of 'The Best Of Bolton' we are one of the most loved old fashioned sweet shop in the region. Customers visit from around the world. We have over 640 jars of sweets, sold by weight and over 1200 products, including American and world wide products, slush, popcorn and ice cream.
5. Turton Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Independent local wine merchant. Buy unusual wines online or pop into our shop in Bromley Cross, Bolton. We are a friendly team and ready to help you choose a perfect wine. Pop into our wine tasting bar The Slaughtered House while visiting our shop and sample some of our fantastic wines. Every Saturday night is Wine tastings and all event details can be found online. Also available for private parties and tastings including corporate events and meetings. Call or pop in to discuss your requirements.
6. The Only Way Is Melts By Tracy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By AJPOPEY
Fabulous shop, lots to choose from, the shop has been closed due to Covid 19 but you have been able to message Tracy and she had had your order out to you within a couple of days, such a fantastic service, I will never go anywhere else now ????
7. Bolton Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By 68lynnh - Bolton, United Kingdom
I always buy my Fruit and Veg, Meat ect off here, it's colourfull friendly, and when the stallholders know your a regular, jokey as well, I love this place, they all sell good fresh produce, or slippers, cards, mobility aids, electrics, fabric ect, as well as housing the food court, with a choice of cuisines to suit your taste, including two bars where you can 'park' the hubby, it has a great atmosphere and friendly locals, what more do you want from a market?
8. Market Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By FamilyKarmic
Stumbled upon this place when I noticed the entrance to the Vaults. After a lovely lunch we ventured upstairs and was pleasantly surprised at the sheer volume of lovely shops. I would recommend anyone to check out this place.
9. X-Records
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Trading for over 30 years - Bolton's only dedicated record shop, We stock a massive range of Cd's, New and used vinyl, thousands of dvd's (including many rare music titles) A wide range of comic book figures from film and tv including Star wars and Game of throne's Memorabilia from all entertainment fields, T-Shirts X-Box and Playstation games, a range of record players. Something for everyone!
Reviewed By ianw1192016 - Ramsbottom, United Kingdom
This shop is amazing for both CD and vinyl all types music stocked helpful staff this place is little gold mine two floors packed solid well done to owner and staff
10. Middlebrook Retail & Leisure Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By malcolmd105 - Bolton, United Kingdom
Middlebrook is the UK’s largest retail park, in addition it also includes the football ground (Bolton Wanderers) and Whites Hotel. In addition there are 2 supermarkets, Asda and a huge Tesco store. It’s also served by train, the station is Horwich Parkway and is on the periphery of the retail park. It’s an “open” retail park, I.e. limited cover when it rains, it’s not an ideal place to visit in the rain. Parking is free, the car parks, of which a smaller one is undercover, are numerous and we’ve never had a problem in finding a space. It is very popular at weekends, when the world, it’s partner and 10 children go to visit! It does get extremely busy, as do the food outlets. Also, as the park houses the football ground, match days should be avoided, although Bolton do not get the crowds that they used to. Leaving by car can be difficult at peak times, I would recommend either leaving before 3.00pm or after 6.00pm if you wish to avoid queues. I definitely recommend visiting, it’s a great place for a people watch but you can buy things too.
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