3 Best Landmarks in Bolton

“Turton Tower has evolved over the past six hundred years, from a stone tower house in the 1400s to the Tudor Orrell's home. The tower is a scheduled ancient monument and a Grade I-listed building. Turton Tower is owned and managed by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. The tower still captures the spirit of the Tudor and Victorian ages and displays one of the region's finest collections of period furniture and paintings. The tower was modified over time to meet the needs and preferences of its residents, making it nationally significant and unique in Northwest England. In addition to its historical exhibits, Turton Tower offers a wide range of quality handmade toys, gifts, novelty goods, and pocket money items for visitors. Children under 16 enjoy free admission.”

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“Bolton Town Hall building served as the headquarters of the County Borough of Bolton for much of the 20th century. Bradshaw and Gass extended the Hall, and it is a Grade II-listed building in English Heritage. The original rectangular building is designed in the neoclassical style, resembling a temple, with a high clock tower in the Baroque style. The hall also has a high basement storey and two main floors. The Bolton Town Hall clock tower has appeared on television several times, and over 150,000 people saw the Royal couple on the day of its opening. Bolton Town Hall was the township's administrative centre and housed the court, police station, and lockup. The Hall is also open for dance venues and the film industry.”

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“Little Bolton Town Hall was originally commissioned by the 30 Little Bolton Trustees, who had previously met in various public houses and sought a more suitable meeting place. Thomas Heaton is an experienced local developer and builder, was assigned to construct the new hall, having worked on previous developments in Little Bolton. The hall has been reimagined for a new generation and purpose, remaining a key part of Bolton's heritage. The story of Little Bolton Town Hall (LBTH) lives on. The link building has become home to Courtyard 36, where the guilty were once led away by horse and cart through the outdoor area. A Heritage Scheme in 2007 for Little Bolton Townscape identified the building as having significant cultural and historical value, offering some of Bolton's finest examples of Georgian architecture. Additionally, Little Bolton Town Hall provides a public library.”

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