Bolton Map

Detailed Street Map of Bolton Greater Manchester & Guide to the Area

Bolton Map Greater Manchester: Interactive map of Bolton, displaying the town situated in the county of Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Bolton area and a Bolton town centre map, showing Bolton Railway Station.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Bolton map are: Bolton Market, The Octagon Theatre, Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Greggs, The Sweet Green Tavern, The Ye Olde Man & Scythe, The Chinese Buffet, TK Maxx, ASDA, St George's Church, Boots, JD Sports, Costa Coffee, WHSmith, The Spinning Mule, Bolton Central Library, Debra Charity Shop, Iceland, Poundland, Marks & Spencer, Bolton Town Hall, McDonald's, Specsavers, Nando's, Hall i' th' Wood Museum, St Peter's Way Medical Centre, Bella Italia, The Alma Inn, The Retreat Bar & Grill, CEX, Slater Menswear, Next, Bolton College, The Vaults, Rivington & Blackrod High School, Toni & Guy, Greggs Café, WHP Solicitors, Turtle Bay, The Brewery Tap, Zara Bolton, Starbucks, Bolton Interchange, The Railway Pub, Vue Cinema Bolton, The Chancellor Pub, Bee Hive Restaurant, Superdrug, Game, Santander, Lloyds Bank, The Beer School.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Farnworth, Great Lever, Little Lever, Horwich, Westhoughton, Heaton, Lostock, Tonge Fold, Breightmet, Astley Bridge, Smithills, Halliwell, Daubhill, Kearsley, Deane, Harwood, Egerton, Belmont, Barrow Bridge, Darcy Lever, Moses Gate, Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Eagley, Sharples, Blackrod, Middle Hulton, Over Hulton, Greenmount, Radcliffe, Tottington, Bury, Walkden, Worsley.

Bolton is a no-nonsense northern town with a big heart and bags of character, tucked away on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, just a stone's throw from Manchester. It's the kind of place where old meets new without too much fuss—historic mills and red-brick terraces sit alongside modern shopping centres, college buildings and busy cafés. There's a strong sense of local pride here, and you can feel it in the market banter, the football chatter, and the small businesses that keep the town centre buzzing.

The town's roots go right back to Anglo-Saxon times, but things really took off during the Industrial Revolution. Bolton became a major centre for textile manufacturing—cotton in particular—and its mills were some of the busiest in the country. The skyline was once full of chimneys, and the streets bustled with workers. It grew fast through the 19th century, with railways, canals and civic buildings springing up across the area. The town has evolved since then, but traces of its industrial past are still very much alive in its architecture and identity. Today, the population of Bolton sits at just under 200,000, making it one of the largest towns in Greater Manchester.

There's plenty to do in and around Bolton. Bolton Museum and Art Gallery is right in the town centre, with everything from Egyptian mummies to local art and natural history. The Octagon Theatre is a much-loved spot for live performances, and nearby Queen's Park offers a peaceful escape with lakes and winding paths. Bolton Market is still going strong—famous for its food stalls and northern charm. Not far out, Rivington Pike and the moorland surrounding it provide brilliant walks with sweeping views. For a bit of history, head to Smithills Hall, a well-preserved manor with stories going back to medieval times. National Trust's Rivington Terraced Gardens and Hall Barn are just up the road, and for something a bit different, Turton Tower and Hall i' th' Wood are worth a wander. English Heritage fans can also check out Radcliffe Tower nearby, and there's always the West Pennine trails for a proper ramble.

In the wider Greater Manchester area, you've got even more choice. Manchester is only twenty minutes away by train and packed with galleries, music venues, museums and shops. Salford Quays is home to The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North. Wigan offers green spaces and a canal network steeped in history, while Bury's famous market and East Lancashire Railway pull in visitors from across the region. Rochdale, Oldham and Stockport all have their own mix of Victorian buildings, independent businesses and local events, making day trips easy and rewarding.

Bolton's easy enough to get to and get around. There's a central train station with direct services to Manchester, Wigan, Preston and beyond. The A666 and M61 run nearby, linking the town to the motorway network, while local roads connect to neighbouring towns. Bus routes are frequent and cover most of the borough. Manchester Airport is the nearest major airport, around 30–40 minutes away by car, and reachable by train with a quick change. Whether you're commuting or just nipping out for the weekend, Bolton's in a spot that works.

Greater Manchester is more than just one big city—it's a patchwork of towns, boroughs, villages and communities, all with their own history and quirks. It's a region built on hard work and invention, and that legacy's still going strong. You've got old mills and new offices, green parks and busy streets, modern universities and historic landmarks. It's a place where the past isn't forgotten, but the future's always moving forward. From Salford's sleek skyline to the cobbles of Saddleworth, there's nowhere quite like it.

We hope you found this Bolton tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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