Where is Metropolitan Borough of Bolton?

Metropolitan Borough of Bolton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL1 1US), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.

How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Bolton?

The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL1 1US.

Who owns Metropolitan Borough of Bolton?

Metropolitan Borough of Bolton is owned by Bolton Council.

Does Metropolitan Borough of Bolton charge admission?

Metropolitan Borough of Bolton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Bolton?

The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL1 1US.

Castles · North West England

Metropolitan Borough of Bolton

In or near Holcombe.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Bolton · 0.5 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, the nearest railway station is Bolton, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BL1 1US, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

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The Metropolitan Borough of Bolton ( BOHL-tən) is a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England, named after its largest town, Bolton, but covering a larger area which includes Blackrod, Farnworth, Horwich, Kearsley, Westhoughton, and part of the West Pennine Moors. It had a population of 310,085 in 2024, making it the third-most populous district in Greater Manchester. What is now the borough was created in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972; the area was formerly part of Lancashire. It was formed from seven urban districts from the administrative county of Lancashire, the southern part of an eighth urban district, and the county borough of Bolton. The metropolitan districts of Bury, Salford and Wigan lie to the east, south and west respectively; and the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen and the non-metropolitan district of Chorley in Lancashire to the north and north-west.

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Official information

The Octagon Theatre in Bolton offers a variety of theatrical performances and community engagement activities. Visitors can enjoy shows, participate in drama groups, or relax in the venue's kitchen and bar.

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Background

History

Bolton Metropolitan Borough was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the combined areas of seven former local government districts and part of an eighth, which were all abolished at the same time: As a county borough, the old borough of Bolton had been administratively independent from any county council, but was deemed part of Lancashire for ceremonial purposes. The other seven districts had all been part of the administrative county of Lancashire prior to 1974, with Lancashire County Council serving as their upper tier authority. When the metropolitan borough of Bolton was created in 1974 it was transferred to the new metropolitan county of Greater…

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Coordinates: 53.5775, -2.4300
District: Bolton
Parish: Bolton, unparished area
Postcode: BL1 1US
Parliamentary constituency: Bolton North East
Phone: +44 1204 520661
Nearest railway station: Bolton — 0.5 km
Official site: octagonbolton.co.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Bolton (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Theatres · North West England

Octagon Theatre

Octagon Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Free♿↗ octagonbolton.co.uk

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Open-air theatres · North West England

Octagon Theatre

Octagon Theatre — a open-air theatre in england north west.

Free↗ octagonbolton.co.uk

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Galleries · North West England

Bolton Museum and Art Gallery

Bolton Museum and Art Gallery — a gallery in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

👶↗ boltonlams.co.uk

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Museums · North West England

Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum

Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

👶↗ boltonlams.co.uk

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Zoos & aquariums · North West England

Bolton Aquarium

Bolton Aquarium — a zoo aquarium in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

👶↗ boltonlams.co.uk

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Memorials & monuments · North West England

Bolton Cenotaph

Bolton Cenotaph — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Free♿🐕↗ octagonbolton.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Metropolitan Borough of Bolton

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North West England

Crompton Lodge Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · North West England

Brookdale Park

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Campsites · North West England

Giants Seat Scout and Community Campsite

Giants Seat Scout and Community Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

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Caravan parks · North West England

Fairview Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · North West England

Ella View Lodge

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Caravan parks · North West England

Walleach Caravan Park

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