BOLTON CHARACTERFUL & FRIENDLY is the main town situated within the 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. 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 and its surroundings: WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER TRANSPORT INFORMATION WHERE TO LIVE (AREAS & HOUSE PRICES) WHERE TO STAY EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THE LEGAL WORLD IN BOLTON OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION WHAT THE CITY HAS TO OFFER CULTURE is 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 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 has a wonderful selection of markets on offer. 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 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 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 region. GOING OUT
EATING 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 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/ '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 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 Lancashire BL2 1BE Travel Times - View train times at www.thetrainline.com to Manchester 25mins to Leeds approx 1hr 40mins to Newcastle approx 3hrs 20mins to Edinburgh approx 3hrs 40mins to Cardiff approx 4hrs to London approx 3hrs By Air 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 BL3 5QD Tel: 01204 660 050 Offer return journeys from anywhere in to Manchester airport for 40. Average house prices in : Detached: 270,732 Semi-detached: 148,728 Terraced: 103,646 Flat: 123,804 WHERE TO LIVE Looking at different areas within : 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 check out the following estate agents: Edwards & Co 73 Bradshawgate BL1 1QD Tel: 01204365660 Regency Estates 34 Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AE, Tel: 01204 695919
Your Move 80 Bradshawgate, BL1 1QQ, Tel: 01204 398009 Look up www.yell.com for more estate agents serving the region. WHERE TO STAY For those on a budget Archangelos Bed & Breakfast - www.archangelos.co.uk/ 82 Pennine Road, Horwich, BL6 7HW Archangelos is a family run business providing a warm and friendly atmosphere. Close to the M61 providing easy access to Manchester and Preston and is situated on the edge of the West Pennine Moors. Double room from 33.00 Britannia - www.britanniahotels.com/ Beaumont Road, BL3 4TA Situated three miles from 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, 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 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 area log on to www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk. A-LEVEL Top schools for A-Level results include: School Girls' Division (Independent) 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 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 - www.bolton.ac.uk/ 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, 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 with over 25 Partners and 400 staff. 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, 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 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 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 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 Combined Court Centre Blackhorse St 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/ Council Town Hall Victoria Square BL1 1RU Tel: 01204 333333 Email: bolton@bolton.gov.uk Other interesting websites on : City Visitor - www.city-visitor.com/bolton/solicitors.html The News - www.theboltonnews.co.uk/ Discover England's Northwest - www.visitenglandsnorthwest.com