Castles · North West England
Metropolitan Borough of Bolton
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, Farn
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
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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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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- Coordinates
- 53.5775, -2.4300
- Address
- Bolton, BL1 1US
- Phone
- +44 1204 520661
- Official site
- octagonbolton.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Bolton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metropolitan Borough of Bolton?
- Metropolitan Borough of Bolton is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- 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.