Castles · North West England
Farnworth
In or near Holcombe.
Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bolton, 4 miles south-west of Bury (7 km), and 8 miles (12.9 km) northwest of Man
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farnworth · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bolton, 4 miles south-west of Bury (7 km), and 8 miles (12.9 km) northwest of Manchester. Within the historic county of Lancashire, Farnworth lies on the River Irwell and River Croal. At the 2011 Census, it had a population of 26,939.
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From the Wikipedia article
Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bolton, 4 miles south-west of Bury (7 km), and 8 miles (12.9 km) northwest of Manchester. Within the historic county of Lancashire, Farnworth lies on the River Irwell and River Croal. At the 2011 Census, it had a population of 26,939.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5452, -2.3999
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Bolton, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL4 9HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Nearest railway station
- Farnworth — 1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Farnworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Farnworth Little Theatre
Theatres · 0.5 km
The Shakespeare
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Studio 1
Theatres · 0.7 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Farnworth
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Sughra Mosque
Historic churches · 1.1 km
River Croal
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Brookdale Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Moses Gate Country Park
Parks · 1.5 km
Kearsley Mill
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Nob End
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
Crompton Lodge Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Pack Horse Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
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Studio 1
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnworth?
- Farnworth is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL4 9HU), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
- What is Farnworth?
- Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bolton, 4 miles south-west of Bury (7 km), and 8 miles (12.9 km) northwest of Man
- How do I get to Farnworth?
- The nearest railway station is Farnworth, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Holcombe. Drivers can use postcode BL4 9HU.
- Does Farnworth charge admission?
- Farnworth typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Farnworth?
- The nearest railway station is Farnworth, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL4 9HU.