We're very proud of our famous outputs like Fred Dibnah and pasties, but there are a fair few things that might surprise you about the humble Greater Manchester town. Home to the humble pasty, Peter Kay and the mighty Wanderers, Bolton has so much to offer – in fact, more than meets the eye.
In the foothills of the West Pennine Moors, Bolton is between Manchester, Blackburn, Wigan, Bury and Salford. It is surrounded by several towns and villages that form the wider borough, of which Bolton is the administrative centre. The town is within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire.
We’re officially Greater Manchester’s biggest town and there are so many amazing places for you to discover. Enjoy our award-winning events, explore fun and interesting things to do and places to eat and drink, shop and stay. Visit Bolton is the perfect place to plan your next trip!
Bolton, town and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, historic county of Lancashire, England. The town of Bolton is at the hub of the borough, which lies in the northwest of the Manchester metropolitan area and rises in the north to the Pennine foothills.
Bolton is friendly town full of character in Greater Manchester, Ideally located close to the scenic West Pennine Moors on the edge of stunning countryside. From fascinating heritage to great entertainment and live sporting events you’re never far away from a world of choice in Bolton.
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