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What's on in Bolton, Lancashire
Welcome to Bolton in the beautiful county of Lancashire. Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Bolton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Bolton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
What's on in Bolton today?
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Days Out and Attractions
Turton Tower
Turton Bottoms
4.7 miles from town centre
Hindley Hall
Wigan
5.9 miles from town centre
Pennine Paintball (UK)
Bury
8.4 miles from town centre
Wigan Pier
Wigan
8.5 miles from town centre
Paintball Games On The Edge
Manchester
8.7 miles from town centre
Imperial War Museum North
Manchester
8.9 miles from town centre
Events near Bolton
Spring Steamings
26 - 27 May 2013
Bolton Steam Museum
Dam House Astley Hall Drive Leigh
31 May - 1 Jun 2013
DAM HOUSE ASTLEY LEIGH
Summer Steamings
25 - 26 Aug 2013
Bolton Steam Museum
September Steamings (heritage Open D
14 - 15 Sep 2013
Bolton Steam Museum
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Places to visit
Discover museums, art galleries, historic houses, castles, attractions, theme parks and much more in and around Bolton to keep both parents and children amused and entertained whatever the British weather decides to throw at you!
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Handy Local Guide
Taxis in Bolton
If you're out on the tiles in Bolton then please don't drink and drive - our list of taxis in Bolton will help you get from A to B quickly and safely so you can fully enjoy the delights of Bolton.
Tourist Information Centres
If you're stuck and don't know what to do, then pop in to your local Tourist Information Centre in Bolton (TIC) for friendly help and advice for tourists and locals alike.
Restaurants
Enjoy some of the wide choice of restaurants in Bolton for a gourmet feast of fresh local produce. You're sure of a warm welcome from budget diners to highly acclaimed restaurants.
Wedding Fairs
Get married in style by visiting wedding fairs in Bolton. From the bride's dress, to the wedding cake, venues and photographers, plan your special day with our list of local wedding exhibitions.
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Local Hotel Accommodation
Whether you're staying in Bolton for the night or you're staying for a few days or more, you'll love the choice of hotel accommodation available in the area.
Forthcoming Events Diary
 | Alicia KeysAlicia Keys at Manchester Arena live on Friday, 24 May 2013 in Manchester, Greater Manchester. For tickets to see Alicia Keys at Manchester Arena, see the list of ticket prices.… | TomorrowManchester ArenaManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Carnaby Street The MusicalCarnaby Street The Musical at Opera House Manchester live on Friday, 24 May 2013 in Manchester, Greater Manchester. For tickets to see Carnaby Street The Musical at Opera House Manchester, see the list of ticket prices.… | TomorrowOpera House ManchesterManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Dirty DancingDirty Dancing performs live at Palace Theatre Manchester in Manchester, Greater Manchester on Friday, 24 May 2013. Buy and compare your tickets for Dirty Dancing at Palace Theatre Manchester now.… | TomorrowPalace Theatre ManchesterManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Greg DaviesGreg Davies at The Lowry live on Friday, 24 May 2013 in Salford Quays, Lancashire. For tickets to see Greg Davies at The Lowry, see the list of ticket prices.… | TomorrowThe LowrySalford QuaysMiscellaneous |
 | Lana Del ReyLana Del Rey performs live at O2 Apollo Manchester in Manchester, Lancashire on Friday, 24 May 2013. Buy and compare your tickets for Lana Del Rey at O2 Apollo Manchester now.… | TomorrowO2 Apollo ManchesterManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Spirits of Mill Street Barracks with John Blackburn and Ian LawmanMysteria Paranormal Events are taking you to Merseyside and the township of St Helens. Here resides a 19th century building know as 'Mill Street Barracks'. During both world wars I and II the building was used as a RAF … | 24 - 25 May 2013Mill Street BarracksSt HelensReligious and Spiritual |
| A$ap RockyA$ap Rocky performs live at Manchester Academy in Manchester, Lancashire on Saturday, 25 May 2013. Buy and compare your tickets for A$ap Rocky at Manchester Academy now.… | 25 May 2013Manchester AcademyManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Alun CochraneAlun Cochrane performs live at The Lowry in Salford Quays, Lancashire on Saturday, 25 May 2013. Buy and compare your tickets for Alun Cochrane at The Lowry now.… | 25 May 2013The LowrySalford QuaysMiscellaneous |
| Carnaby Street The MusicalCarnaby Street The Musical at Opera House Manchester live on Saturday, 25 May 2013 in Manchester, Greater Manchester. For tickets to see Carnaby Street The Musical at Opera House Manchester, see the list of ticket price… | 25 May 2013Opera House ManchesterManchesterMiscellaneous |
| Dirty DancingDirty Dancing at Palace Theatre Manchester live on Saturday, 25 May 2013 in Manchester, Greater Manchester. For tickets to see Dirty Dancing at Palace Theatre Manchester, see the list of ticket prices.… | 25 May 2013Palace Theatre ManchesterManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | District 3Live music/Pop And Rock event at Manchester Academy, Manchester, Lancashire. To watch District 3 live at Manchester Academy on the Saturday, 25 May 2013, check out our list of primary and secondary ticket providers and … | 25 May 2013Manchester AcademyManchesterMusic/Gigs/Concerts |
| Greg DaviesGreg Davies at The Lowry live on Saturday, 25 May 2013 in Salford Quays, Lancashire. For tickets to see Greg Davies at The Lowry, see the list of ticket prices.… | 25 May 2013The LowrySalford QuaysMiscellaneous |
| JanoskiansJanoskians appears live in Manchester, Lancashire at O2 Apollo Manchester on Saturday, 25 May 2013. For ticket prices to watch Janoskians at O2 Apollo Manchester, see the list of tickets available for Janoskians.… | 25 May 2013O2 Apollo ManchesterManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Kumasi Music Party ManchesterThe May Bank Holiday holds pride of place amongst the British rave community, gently coaxing the season of outdoor partying into view, and providing a timely break before an inevitably busy summer. Kumasi Music have… | 25 - 26 May 2013GorillaManchesterNightclubs |
 | Meat LoafMeat Loaf appears live in Manchester, Greater Manchester at Manchester Arena on Saturday, 25 May 2013. For ticket prices to watch Meat Loaf at Manchester Arena, see the list of tickets available for Meat Loaf.… | 25 May 2013Manchester ArenaManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | Meat Loaf The Farewell TourMeat Loaf The Farewell Tour appears live in Manchester, Lancashire at MEN Arena on Saturday, 25 May 2013. For ticket prices to watch Meat Loaf The Farewell Tour at MEN Arena, see the list of tickets available for Meat L… | 25 May 2013MEN ArenaManchesterMiscellaneous |
 | The Bass ProjektDubstep, hiphop, D&B Night bringing the underground sound to your doorstep. Please note the doors for this event open at 10:00pm with a late bar. Tickets cost £5 (in advance) / £7 (on the doors) each. T… | 25 May 2013The CitadelSt HelensMusic/Gigs/Concerts |
| The JanoskiansThe Janoskians performs live at Manchester Apollo in Manchester, Greater Manchester on Saturday, 25 May 2013. Buy and compare your tickets for The Janoskians at Manchester Apollo now.… | 25 May 2013Manchester ApolloManchesterMiscellaneous |
| Alun CochraneAlun Cochrane performs live at The Lowry in Salford Quays, Lancashire on Sunday, 26 May 2013. Buy and compare your tickets for Alun Cochrane at The Lowry now.… | 26 May 2013The LowrySalford QuaysMiscellaneous |
 | Bupa Great Manchester Run in Aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trusthttp://www.cftrust.org.uk/help/events/gmr Date: Sunday 26 May 2013 Address: Manchester City Centre M4 4AF Entries for 2013 are not yet open however, this is how you can make sure you're part of this fabulous ru… | 26 May 2013Manchester City CentreGreater ManchesterLifestyle |
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Wedding fairs in Bolton
Get married in style by visiting wedding fairs in Bolton. From the bride's dress, to the wedding cake, venues and photographers, plan your special day with our list of local wedding exhibitions.
