What's on
Come on over to our place
Bolton’s #Openforbusiness
Visit Bolton is here to help you get the most out of your trip. Never been to Bolton? We can advise on what to see, where to eat and where to stay. Please call 01204 332853 or e-mail tourist.info@bolton.gov.uk Take a look at some examples of great days out in Bolton:
What’s open
Bolton has a fantastic choice of shops, entertainment venues, things to do and places to eat and relax.
As more and more shops and businesses reopen their doors to the public come and join us to see what is on offer.
Enjoy life, shop, eat, drink and stay safe
As we continue to come out of lockdown remember to play your part, so that we can all enjoy what the borough has to offer, these simple steps have been produced to help keep us all safe
- Keep a 2m safe distance where possible
- Wash your hands often or use hand sanitiser
- Only handle items in shops if you intend to buy
- Wear a face covering on public transport and in enclosed spaces
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Respect others #bekind
In the town centre you’ll also see our new friendly and approachable town centre ambassadors, all there to assist visitors and help everyone move around the town centre safely and easily, helping with social distancing measures.
Free and easy parking
If you travel into Bolton town centre by car, don’t forget that to help lighten the load we have introduced two hours free parking each weekday, as well as weekends and Bank Holidays (in participating car parks). For more information see our news article.
Room to move
To help keep visitors safe and observe social distancing, pavements have been temporarily widened to create more space so that everyone can move safely about including, where appropriate, the introduction of one way systems.
We’ve also introduced road traffic calming measures including at NCP Topp Way car park to the town centre and to and from the Transport Interchange.
Advice and support to help businesses
We’re working with all Bolton’s businesses, signposting them to national guidance and resources and offering direct support with our regeneration, planning and licensing teams all helping them reopen safely, in accordance with national guidelines.
For further information -
If your business needs support to safely reopen to the public please visit
www.businessbolton.org./Covid19 #SafeGM #SafeBolton
More guidance is available at
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/5-steps-to-working-safely
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches.
Arts and crafts
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Toddler Tales
A free storytelling sessions for young children and their mums, dads and carers, ideal for toddlers aged 2 to 5.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204 332340
Email: harwood.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 10:30 to 11:00
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Card making
Join us for our weekly card making class hosted by Age UK. £3 per person, all materials provided. There is a waiting list so if you would like to add your name please call 01204 382411.
Address: Breightmet Library, Breightmet Fold Lane, BL2 6NT
Tel: 01204 332352
Email: breightmet.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 10:30 to 12:30
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Monday Magic
Ever wondered what the secret to knitting was?
Address: Horwich Library, Jones Street, Horwich, BL6 7AJ
Tel: 01204 332347
Email: horwich.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 13:00 to 15:00
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Knit and Natter
Join our weekly group for a knit and a natter. Bring along your own projects and ideas to share!
Address: Little Lever Library , Market Street, BL3 1HH
Tel: 01204 332360
Email: littlelever.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 13:30 to 15:30
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Knit and Natter
Join us for a chat whilst knitting.
Address: Bromley Cross Library , The Crescent, Bromley Cross, BL7 9JR
Tel: 01204 332354
Email: bromley.cross.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Art and Craft Group
Come join our friendly arts and crafts group. Get creative and learn new skills at these free sessions.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204 332340
Email: harwood.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00
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Free Play Session 9-12 years Term Time
Bolton Play & Youth Service offer a range of free and safe child centred play provision across the borough offering activities within local communities for children and young people aged 4-12 years old. There are year round where children and young people can take part in lots of different activities including: arts and crafts, sports, drama, trips and accredited activities This gives the
Address: Castle Hill - Young People's Centre, Frogley Street, BL2 2JS
Tel: (01204) 338190
Email: positive.activities@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 15:15 to 17:15
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Free Play Sessions - 4-12 years
Bolton Play & Youth Service offer a range of free and safe child centred play provision across the borough offering activities within local communities for children and young people aged 4-12 years old. There are year round where children and young people can take part in lots of different activities including: arts and crafts, sports, drama, trips and accredited activities This gives the children and young people attending the opportunity to build skills and develop their confidence in
Address: Heywood Young Peoples Centre, High Street, BL3 6SR
Tel: 01204 334332
Email: n/a
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 15:30 to 17:30
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Youth Session 12-19 years
13-19? Bored? Want something to do? Nowhere to go? Castle Hill Young Peoples Centre run by Bolton Play & Youth Service offers a range of activities designed and delivered by you! Whether it be drama, sports, arts or music, our staff are on hand to help facilitate every session to meet your needs. Youth Workers are on hand to offer confidential information or advice on relationships, bullying, health issues, the law and anything else which may affect you. Get involved, make a
Address: Castle Hill Young Peoples Centre, Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, BL2 2JW
Tel: 01204 338190
Email: positive.activities@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Nov 2024 from 18:30 to 20:45
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Card Making Group
Join our Age UK group and learn how to craft beautiful cards for any occasion. The charge is £3 per session. Please contact Harwood Library to find out if there are currently free spaces in the group.
Address: Harwood Library, Gate Fold, Harwood, BL2 3HN
Tel: 01204332340
Email: harwood.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 26 Nov 2024 from 10:00 to 12:00
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