A warm welcome to Bolton…
By car, train or bus
Bolton’s great location makes it the ideal place for a day out or a short break, by road or rail – Get directions.
We’re only 12 miles from Manchester city centre and 20 miles from Manchester Airport – making it the perfect base for exploring both Greater Manchester and the best of the North West.
Travelling by car
Bolton’s easily accessible by road – the M60, M61 and M6 are all on our doorstep – so you can base yourself here and get out and about into the rugged beauty of the West Pennine Moors. See car parks in Bolton.
Travelling by bus or coach
Bolton has a great bus service with routes all over the Northwest region. For more information call 0161 244 1000 or visit www.tfgm.com. For information on coach travel across the UK visit www.nationalexpress.com
Travelling by train
Bolton benefits from one of Greater Manchester’s busiest rail stations offering fast and frequent services across the region. It’s just a few minutes walk away from the heart of the town centre so is a perfect way for you to keep your legs fresh for all the wandering around the festival site. With trains running frequently from Manchester, Preston, Wigan and surrounding towns, why not let the train take the strain this year? For more information on rail services to Bolton, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com.
Where to stay
Why not make the most of the festival and stay overnight?
Bolton has a wide range of guest accommodation, with the choice ranging from four star hotels to warm and welcoming B&B’s.
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