Bolton

Bolton is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It is the administrative seat of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton and one of the principal towns in the county. Historically part of Lancashire, Bolton lies northwest of Manchester on the edge of the West Pennine Moors and is located about 10 miles from the city center.

Bolton developed from a medieval market town into a major textile manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution, particularly in cotton spinning and weaving. The town’s rapid growth in the 19th century left a marked architectural and social legacy, along with a strong working-class heritage that shaped its character.

In the modern era, Bolton has a diversified economy with services, logistics, and manufacturing. It is home to the University of Bolton, founded in the 19th century and granted university status in 2006, and Bolton College. Bolton Wanderers football club plays at the University of Bolton Stadium. Cultural venues include the Octagon Theatre and Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, and the town retains a bustling market and shopping district.

Transportation and surroundings: Bolton railway station provides regional rail services to Manchester and other destinations, and the town is connected by the M61 and surrounding roads to the wider highway network. The metropolitan borough includes nearby towns such as Horwich, Westhoughton, and Blackrod.