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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.
Heritage
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Blackrod Local History Group
Do you have an interest in what happened decades and centuries ago in Blackrod? Then join Blackrod’s Local History Group at the Blackrod Library on 3rd Monday of every month 2pm to 4pm. Open
Address: Blackrod Library, Church Street, Blackrod, BL6 5EQ
Tel: 01204 332380
Email: blackrod.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 20 Mar 2023 from 14:00 to 16:00
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- 17 Apr 2023 at 15:00
- 15 May 2023 at 15:00
- 19 Jun 2023 at 15:00
Neurodiversity Week
Relaxed museum openings for adults who would prefer a quieter visit. Lights will be turned on so there will be no dark areas and no sudden sounds. A quiet space will be available should you need it. Drop in event and take a look around.
Address: Bolton Central Library and Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 21 Mar 2023 from 17:30 to 19:30
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- 23 Mar 2023 at 17:30
Going to the Match exhibition tours
Discover more about Bolton Museum's new exhibition 'Going to the Match' with a free tour. The exhibition which celebrates L.S. Lowry and Bolton
Address: Bolton Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Mar 2023 from 11:00 to 12:00
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- 28 Mar 2023 at 14:00
- 25 Apr 2023 at 14:00
- 29 Apr 2023 at 12:00
- 27 May 2023 at 12:00
- 30 May 2023 at 14:00
- 20 Jun 2023 at 13:00
Going to the Match family fun day
This upcoming exhibition celebrates L.S. Lowry and Bolton Wanderers Football Club and has been created in partnership with The Lowry and Bolton Wanderers.
Address: Bolton Central Library and Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 25 Mar 2023 from 11:00 to 15:00
Local History Group
Join in our free and friendly informal local history group on the first Monday of every month from 2pm to 4pm. Free, no need to book.
Address: Farnworth Library, Market Street, Farnworth , BL4 7PG
Tel: 01204 332344
Email: farnworth.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 3 Apr 2023 from 15:00 to 17:00
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- 1 May 2023 at 15:00
- 5 Jun 2023 at 15:00
This is our place: Reimagining Bolton’s History Gallery
Join us for a series of free drop-in events as we begin to plan a major transformation of Bolton’s History Gallery. These informal sessions are for anyone who would like to share their memories and knowledge of Bolton with others. Each session will cover a different theme or subject. Tues 14 Feb, 12pm to 1pm - We Love You Wanderers We want to feature the stories of dedicated Bolton Wanderers fans in ourupcoming exhibition, 'Going to the Match'.
Address: Bolton Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 11 Apr 2023 from 12:00 to 13:00
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- 16 May 2023 at 12:00
- 13 Jun 2023 at 12:00
Westhoughton Local History Group
Meetings, talks and trips to do with all aspects of Westhoughton's history. 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month from 10am-12pm. £2 to attend each meeting.
Address: Westhoughton Library, Library Street, BL5 3AU
Tel: 01942 634644
Email: westhoughton.library@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 20 Apr 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00
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- 18 May 2023 at 11:00
- 15 Jun 2023 at 11:00
May Half Term - It’s a goal! Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June, 11am to 3pm
May Half Term - It’s a goal! Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June, 11am to 3pm It’s time to get sporty this half term with a week of football themed activities as part of our ‘Going to the Match’ exhibition programme. Join us for fantastic football activities, including designing your own kits and boots, making finger puppets, taking part in our football themed trail and much more! Also come along and play on Thursday 1 June and play
Address: Bolton Central Library and Museum, Le Mans Crescent, BL1 1SE
Tel: 01204 332853
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Date and time: 27 May 2023 from 12:00 to 16:00
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- 28 May 2023 at 12:00
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