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The Great Britain Guide

Parks · North West England

Moss Bank Park, Bolton

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Bolton Metropolitan Borough CouncilFree admission4.6 · 520 Google reviews

Moss Bank Park, Bolton — park in Bolton, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Lostock · 3.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Moss Bank Park in Bolton can be reached from Lostock railway station, which is approximately 3.2 km away. Entry to the park is free, and it is operated by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Moss Bank Park, Bolton is a public park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Bolton, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.5962°, -2.4667°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Moss Bank Park is a 34.25 hectares (84.6 acres) park in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It consists of open space, woodland, gardens and other facilities. Moss Bank Park has been awarded the Green Flag Standard in 2008 and 2009. The Green Flag Scheme is a national standard for public parks and green spaces that aims to raise standards across the UK. This award puts Moss Bank Park alongside Brighton Pier, London Zoo, Alton Towers and the Norfolk Broads. Moss Bank Park formerly contained a small zoo and tropical butterfly house. The aviary is home to a historic tower that was originally built as an astronomical observatory by John Horrocks Ainsworth (d. 1864).

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Coordinates
53.5962, -2.4667
District
Bolton
Parish
Bolton, unparished area
Postcode
BL1 6LU
Parliamentary constituency
Bolton West
Nearest railway station
Lostock3.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moss Bank Park, Bolton?
Moss Bank Park, Bolton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL1 6LU), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
What is Moss Bank Park, Bolton?
Moss Bank Park, Bolton — park in Bolton, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Moss Bank Park, Bolton?
The nearest railway station is Lostock, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL1 6LU.
Who owns Moss Bank Park, Bolton?
Moss Bank Park, Bolton is owned by Bolton MBC and operated by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Is Moss Bank Park, Bolton free to visit?
Yes, Moss Bank Park, Bolton is free to enter.
How do I get to Moss Bank Park, Bolton?
The nearest railway station is Lostock, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL1 6LU.