Location: Bolton
Top Things to do in Bolton
What to do and see in Bolton, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
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. The Brewery Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
The Brewery Bar is the first of the Blackedge Brewing Company’s tap bars serving up 7 Cask Ales, 10 Craft Beers plus 7 Craft Ciders & fantastic range of Artisan Spirits, Wines & Soft Drinks. Locally produced butchers pork pies & a range of stunning snacks to make your afternoon a real treat. The bar is kitted out in a rustic industrial style & based directly above the Multi-award Winning Blackedge Brewery. A CAMRA Pub of The Year Winner in 2019 the bar is a superb place to enjoy good beer & good cheer. There is a cosy beer garden to the rear & during the warmer Months a pop up beer garden known as the ‘Yard Of Ale’ adds extended outside seating to the rear whilst German festival tables & benches fill the front of the Brewery. The entrance area has viewing windows so the Brewery can be seen in all its glory plus a wall filled with the Awards the Brewery has received over the years.
Reviewed By Stuart49866 - Bolton, United Kingdom
Staff are all attentive, welcoming and friendly, Prices are all very good, Great atmosphere, Very nice area.
2. Bolton Methodist Mission
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Bartonsunited - Preston, United Kingdom
I took a tour of Victoria Hall in the centre of Bolton, together with other U3A members from Preston. Although the entrance was not particularly striking, the building was huge inside. Our excellent guide, Barry, took us on a two hour guided tour, exploring the various rooms, including the church which was built in the style of a music hall, the projector room and the museum. We were particularly fascinated by the Victorian cloakroom. Barry gave us an interesting history of the building and kept us all enthralled with his amusing tales. Thoroughly recommended.
3. Jumbles Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By 473petere - Manchester, United Kingdom
You really cannot beat this place loads of space and lots of different ways to get to it. A walkers dream and great for dog walkers as well , if you can stop them chaseing the ducks and other birds. There is a cafe here but from reviews its best left alone. Take a loaf and feed the local ducks there are hundreds. Really great for free you can even visit the grounds of local turton tower for free as well (no parking charge as well) a real treat for dogs
4. Hall I’ th’ Wood Museum
Overall Ratings
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. Turton Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 164 reviews
Turton tower is a house that has been evolving over the last 500 years. From a stone tower house in the 1400s, to the home of the Tudor Orrell and, later, the Victorian Kay Families, Turton Tower has been altered and adapted to suit the needs and tastes of those who lived here. It is because of these changes that Turton Tower is of national importance and unique in Northwest England. Today it still captures the spirit of those ages and displays some of the finest paintings and furniture in the region. Turton Tower is owned and run by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Reviewed By emmi1409 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Absolutely love coming here, beautiful place beautiful surroundings great woodland cafe with lovely staff. It's great place to visit not matter what time of year it is
6. Ye Olde Man & Scythe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By pacowgill
This must be the best pub in England, it is certainly the oldest 1251. Steeped in history. The friendly bar staff welcome you with a list of ales , ciders and a selection of spirits in more ways than one. Tanya one of the staff is fantastic , she is warm and friendly and a good memory. Live music is on some nights and well worth it. We had a great night with a group called Urban Gorilla. Well worth seeing live.... you will remember them once heard. Great place to go and have a pint or two, maybe 3 or 4 ......
7. Matchmoor Riding Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By sarahdavies499 - Manchester, United Kingdom
We had a group on for Matchmoor riding school, half hour lesson and then a hack. Everyone was super friendly and very helpful, we had Ellen and we can’t sing her praises enough she was a lovely girl who talked us through the lesson and then walked with us on the hack. The horses are beautiful and very experienced felt as ease all the way through, mine was Puzzle. Would highly recommend and look forward to going again ????
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