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BOLTON

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CHARACTERFUL & FRIENDLY

 Bolton is the main town situated within the Bolton Metropolitan Borough and is only 20 minutes from Manchester city centre. As England's largest town it is twined with Le Mans in France and Paderborn in Germany. Bolton’s characterful and colourful nature continues to attract people to the area and with a population of around 262,000 it offers an attractive alternative to the bright lights of city living in an accessible location.

The map below identifies Bolton and its surroundings:

WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER

 CULTURE

If soaking up the past appeals to you then a visit to one of the most striking cultural hot spots, Bolton Abbey will be up your street. Situated on the banks of the River Wharfe, there is plenty to do in and around the Abbey with the site also hosting restaurants, tea rooms, cafes, gift shops and food shops.

 For more information log on to www.boltonabbey.com.

 Bolton is also renowned for its theatre tradition with world class shows and performances on offer all year round.

The Octagon Theatre - www.octagonbolton.co.uk/

The award-winning Octagon Theatre is celebrating its 40th Anniversary from September 2007 - June 2008 and it has a host of exciting treats to suit everyone’s tastes during the course of the celebrations. The theatre also boasts many excellent facilities including its own Spotlight Cafe and William Hare Bar. 

Also Check out The Albert Halls - www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/

SHOPPING

Shoppers won't be disappointed in Bolton with all the favourite high street names plus two department stores.  Shoppers will also find one of the largest retail and leisure parks in the UK just out side of the town, the Middlebrook shopping complex. It is home to many shops including Asda, Craftworld, Comet, Curry's, Holiday Hypermarket, JJB Sport, Pets at Home and Time Computers.

Log on to www.middlebrook-bolton.co.uk/ for more details.

MARKETS

Bolton has a wonderful selection of markets on offer. Bolton Market on Ashburner Street is a traditional market renowned for its fish, fruit and vegetables and is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with a car boot sale every Sunday.

Other markets which can be found around Bolton include The Market Hall, open every day and hosts around 70 specialist shops and market stalls, Farnworth Market on King Street and Horwich Market on Curteis Street.

 The market on Ashburner Street

PARKS

Bolton is a centre for both outdoor and indoor leisure activities and as it is situated on the edge of the West Pennines it offers a gateway to many wonderful walking routes.

Jumbles Country Park is one of the best known parks in the area offering wonderful facilities including a reservoir for fishing.

Lever Park is another extremely popular park in the area which includes the Rivington Pike. This country park is set within the West Pennine Moors and consists of a moorland area of 90 square miles.

Smithills Country Park is situated on the edge of the West Pennine Moors and provides breathtaking panoramic views of the Bolton region.

GOING OUT

EATING –

Bolton has a wide range of international cuisines on offer. Some of the most popular with locals and visitors alike include;

Smithills Coaching House - www.smithills.co.uk/ Specialise in traditional English meals in a family friendly atmosphere.

Eto’s - www.etoseatanddrink.co.uk/ This is a modern Mediterranean restaurant with wonderful views out over the valley. It offers a menu that ranges across Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Morocco and changes with every season.

NIGHT LIFE – Bolton offers a variety of entertainment after the sun has set from nightclubs, late bars and live music to cinema and bowling.

Soundhouse - www.soundhouselive.co.uk/ Bolton's very own premier live music venue.

Hollywood Bowl - www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/

26 ten-pin bowling lanes with cafe and licensed bar.

Vue Cinema - www.myvue.com/

12-screen licensed cinema with games room and Baskin Robbins ice-cream.

 

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 By Train – Bolton is connected to all the major cities in the UK on the rail network. The main station can be found in the town centre at;

Trinity Street
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 1BE

Travel Times - View train times at www.thetrainline.com

·         Bolton to Manchester – 25mins

·         Bolton to Leeds – approx 1hr 40mins

·         Bolton to Newcastle – approx 3hrs 20mins

·         Bolton to Edinburgh – approx 3hrs 40mins

·         Bolton to Cardiff – approx 4hrs

·         Bolton to London – approx 3hrs

By Air – Bolton is just a short journey to Manchester airport (www.manchesterairport.co.uk/) and the town has several airport transfer services on offer operating 24 hours.

First class airport services
12 Beresford Avenue
Bolton, BL3 5QD Tel: 01204 660 050

Offer return journeys from anywhere in Bolton to Manchester airport for £40.

 WHERE TO LIVE

 Average house prices in Bolton:

Detached: £270,732

Semi-detached: £148,728

Terraced: £103,646

Flat: £123,804

Looking at different areas within Bolton:

Postcode - BL1

Nearly half the houses in this area are terraced houses. The area offers a small amount of detached houses and the majority of the property is owner occupied. The area is popular with young couples. Average price of a two bed property - £139691

Postcode - BL2

Semi- Detached houses make up nearly half of the housing stock with again the majority of property owner occupied.
Average price of a two bed property - £140803

Postcode - BL3

Nearly half the houses in this area are terraced houses. The average price of a two bed property in this area is £119191.

 For more information on housing in Bolton check out the following estate agents:

Edwards & Co, 73 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1QD Tel: 01204365660

 Regency Estates, 34 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AE, Tel: 01204 695919

Your Move, 80 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1QQ, Tel: 01204 398009

Look up www.yell.com for more estate agents serving the Bolton region.

WHERE TO STAY

For those on a budget…

Archangelos Bed & Breakfast - www.archangelos.co.uk/

82 Pennine Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7HW

Archangelos is a family run business providing a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Close to the M61 providing easy access to Bolton, Manchester and Preston and is situated on the edge of the West Pennine Moors.

Double room – from £33.00

Britannia Bolton - www.britanniahotels.com/ Beaumont Road, Bolton, BL3 4TA

Situated three miles from Bolton town centre this hotel overlooks rolling countryside and provides accessible routes for country walks.

Double room – from £55.00

 For those feeling a little more flush…

De Vere Whites Hotel - www.devere.co.uk/

De Havilland Way, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6SF Tel: 01204 667788

This hotel is integrated into the Reebok Stadium offering state of the art facilities, including a 15 metre pool, sauna and health & beauty suite. 19 bedrooms have views overlooking the football pitch and there is a choice of two restaurants.

Double Room – From £115.00

 Holiday Inn Bolton Centre - www.ichotelsgroup.com

Located in the town centre with double rooms from £79.00.

  If you are looking for a special deal, check out www.lastminutechester.com or www.laterooms.com/.

 EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

 PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Some of the top performing schools in the area include:

• St Peter and St Paul Roman Catholic Primary School
• St Maxentius Church of England Primary School
• Kearsley West Primary School
• St Teresa's Roman Catholic Primary School
• Blackrod Anglican-Methodist Primary School
• Oxford Grove Primary School
• Queensbridge Primary School
• St Columba's Roman Catholic Primary School

 For a full list of primary schools in the Bolton area log on to www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk.

 A-LEVEL

Top schools for A-Level results include:

• Bolton School Girls' Division (Independent)
• Bolton School Boys' Division (Independent)
• Canon Slade Church of England School
• Turton High School Media Arts College
• Thornleigh Salesian College
• Westhoughton High School

 For more information on these schools and others in the Bolton area log on to:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/05/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/350_alevel_lea.stm

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

University of Bolton - www.bolton.ac.uk/

Bolton is a relatively new university but is seeing a large rise in applications and a multimillion-pound development programme is underway to move all subjects to the main Deane campus in the centre of town which will be a wonderful boost for the town.

THE LEGAL WORLD IN BOLTON

Stephensons Solicitors LLP
13 Silverwell Street,
Bolton,
BL1 1PP

Tel: 01942 777777

Email: enquiries@stephensons.co.uk

Stephensons are a top 100 law firm and are one of the largest, fastest growing and most successful solicitors in the North West according to Legal 500. They have offices in Manchester, Leigh, Wigan, St Helens and Bolton with over 25 Partners and 400 staff.

 Bolton is home to many other specialist solicitors which are not in the Legal 500:

Carrs Solicitors Limited – www.carrssolicitors.co.uk
Endeavour House, 98 Waters Meeting Road, The Valley, Bolton, BL1 8SW Tel: 01204 496 898

Email: johncarr@carrssolicitors.com

Carrs solicitors specialise in work related personal injury and each office is represented by an Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) accredited Personal Injury Solicitor with Employment Lawyers Association membership.

 Garstangs Solicitors - www.garstangs.co.uk/
Bradshawgate Chambers, 57-61 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1DU
Tel: 01204 531118
E-mail: info@garstangs.co.uk

Garstangs has 7 partners with offices in Greater Manchester and central London, providing specialist advice in a number of fields.

Kippax Beaumont Lewis Solicitors - www.kbl.co.uk/
28 Mawdsley Street, Bolton, BL1 1LF

Tel: 01204 527777

KBL is one of the region’s leading law firms with an extensive range of corporate and individual clients throughout the North West.

Winder Taylor Solicitors - www.windertaylor.co.uk/

76 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1QW

Tel: 01204 389908

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

LAND REGISTRY - www.landreg.gov.uk

Lytham Office
Birkenhead House
East Beach
Lytham St. Anne’
Lancashire
FY8 5AB

Tel:  01253 849849

 This office serves the local authority districts of:

• BOLTON
• BURY
• MANCHESTER
• OLDHAM
• ROCHDALE
• SALFORD
• STOCKPORT
• TAMESIDE
• TRAFFORD
• WIGAN

 COUNTY COURT

Bolton Combined Court Centre
Blackhorse St
Bolton,

BL1 1SU

Tel: 01204 392881

LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION - www.legalservices.gov.uk

2nd Floor, Lee House
90 Great Bridge Water Street
Manchester
M1 5JW

Tel: 0161 244 5073

THE CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE - www.cps.gov.uk

8th floor
Sunlight House
Quay Street
Manchester

M60 3PS

Tel: 0161 827 4700

BOLTON COUNTY COUNCIL - www.bolton.gov.uk/

Bolton Council
Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Tel: 01204 333333

Email: bolton@bolton.gov.uk

Other interesting websites on Bolton:

City Visitor - www.city-visitor.com/bolton/solicitors.html

The Bolton News - www.theboltonnews.co.uk/

Discover England's Northwest - www.visitenglandsnorthwest.com

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