Golborne Map

Golborne map, view the Greater Manchester town of Golborne, located in the county of Greater Manchester, England.

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

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

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Golborne area and a Golborne town centre map, showing Golborne Sports and Social Club.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Golborne map are: Golborne Library, Sainsbury's Local, Golborne High School, McColl's, Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, The Queen Anne pub, Golborne Health Centre, Co-op Food, Domino's Pizza, The Red Lion, B&M Bargains, Golborne Chinese Takeaway, St Thomas' Church, Golborne DIY, Bargain Booze, Costa Coffee, The Market Kitchen, Morrisons Daily, The Miners Arms, Golborne Dental Practice, The Lychgate Tavern, Park House Medical Centre, Aldi, Subway, Chesters Chicken, Hindley & Golborne Family Practice, Premier Store, Top Nail Bar, Broomedge Primary School, Papa John's Pizza, Little Angels Nursery, Sweet Treats Bakery, Go Local Extra, Coral Bookmakers, The Golborne Fryer, Sacred Heart Church, Lush Hair Lounge, The Barber Room, Golborne Youth Centre, Betfred, Golborne Sure Start Centre, Golborne Opticians, Snipz Barbers, Styles Café, The Flower Shop, NatWest ATM, Baytree Florists, The Griffin, Simply Local, Cake Boutique.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Lowton, Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Abram, Platt Bridge, Hindley, Newton-le-Willows, Culcheth, Winwick, Glazebury, Birchwood, Haydock, Garswood, Billinge, Golborne Dale, Winstanley, Bickershaw, Westleigh, Over Hulton, Tyldesley, Atherton, Boothstown, Mosley Common, Astley, Newchurch, Croft, Risley, Orrell, Bryn, Goose Green, Hesketh Meadow, Broadheath, Howick Cross, Lately Common, Pennington, Crankwood, Land Gate, Downall Green, Pemberton.

Golborne is a compact and characterful town nestled between Wigan and Warrington in Greater Manchester. It's got that close-knit, friendly vibe you tend to find in towns that still remember their industrial roots, yet it's modern enough to feel well-connected and practical for daily life. With rows of red-brick houses, a modest town centre, and green space never too far away, Golborne is a place that quietly gets on with things, offering its residents a solid mix of convenience and community.

Historically, Golborne made its name in the coal mining and textile industries, much like many other towns in the north west. Back in its heyday, it was home to one of the largest collieries in the area—Golborne Colliery—which sadly closed in the 1980s. The town's name is thought to come from Old English, meaning ‘stream where marigolds grow'. These days, it's a residential town with a population of just under 25,000, where the pace is steadier but the sense of pride in its working-class heritage remains strong. Remnants of its past can still be spotted if you know where to look, woven into the street names and local landmarks.

There's a nice range of everyday amenities in Golborne, with the main high street lined with shops, takeaways, cafés and pubs. Golborne Park, with its green open spaces, sports facilities and children's play areas, is popular with families and dog walkers alike. If you fancy a walk that feels more rural, Pennington Flash Country Park is just down the road—it's great for spotting wildlife or simply stretching your legs. For those drawn to stately homes and gardens, Dunham Massey and Lyme Park, both managed by the National Trust, are within easy reach by car. The nearby town of Leigh also has attractions like the Leigh Spinners Mill and the East Lancashire Railway isn't too far away if you're in the mood for a vintage steam train ride.

The wider Greater Manchester area offers all sorts of adventures, whether you're into shopping, music, sport or museums. Manchester city centre is under an hour away and it's buzzing with life—from independent bars and vintage shops in the Northern Quarter to huge arenas and venues where you can catch world-class performances. You've got Manchester Art Gallery, the Science and Industry Museum, and, of course, the football stadiums that pull in fans from around the globe. There's always something happening across the county.

Golborne doesn't have its own train station anymore, but Newton-le-Willows station is only a short drive away and offers direct routes to Manchester, Liverpool and further afield. Buses connect Golborne to surrounding towns like Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Wigan. For road users, the M6 and A580 are conveniently close, making commuting pretty straightforward. Manchester Airport is the nearest international airport and can be reached in around 30–40 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Greater Manchester is one of those places that always seems to have more layers than people expect. Made up of ten boroughs, it's a big patchwork of towns, suburbs and open countryside with Manchester right at the centre. The county punches well above its weight when it comes to culture, history and personality. It's a mix of old industrial towns, lively student areas, regenerated spaces and tight-knit communities like Golborne that all feed into the identity of the region.

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

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