Cheap Flights to Bolton

Bolton is a town located in Greater Manchester, on the northwestern part of England. It is about 10 miles away on the northwest of Manchester, near West Pennine Moors. The several villages and towns that surround Bolton together form the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. It is locally called Bultern.

You can easily get cheap flights to Bolton as it is just about 20 minutes away from Manchester and its countryside is absolutely breathtaking. It is an ideal break from the din and bustle of city life. The hotels in Bolton are also good, making your stay in the city even more comfortable.

Bolton Museum houses a fabulous collection of natural history, local history, archaeology and also aquariums. What is most attractive over here is the extravagant Egyptology Gallery which houses a three thousand year old mummy and stone columns from Heracleopolis, an ancient city. In the local history section, you can get acquainted with the history of Bolton. It tells about Samuel Crompton, the man who invented the Spinning Mule. The museum also displays items on botany, insects, geology etc. It holds several attractive exhibitions throughout the year.

The art gallery showcases collections of paintings from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. A very important part of the collection is the Mass Observation archive, displaying over 900 photographs by Humphery Spender, a famous photo-journalist.

And in the aquarium, you can find many endangered species of fish, like the piranha!

Visit Smithills Hall to see the original manor house of Bolton. This Grade I listed building is magnificent with drama and history. Its architecture displays medieval, Tudor as well as Victorian styles. The manor is surrounded by a beautiful 48-hectare garden.

Football fanatics should take cheap flights to Bolton to see the famous Reebok Stadium which is the home ground of the English football club of the Bolton Wanderers. Built in 1997, it has a capacity of 28, 723. This stadium has hosted several matches like the first League Cup, the first FA Cup, the first Premier League etc.

If you are someone who likes live theatre, make a point to visit the Octagon Theatre. It produces at least 8 professional theatres each year. Its productions include classic as well as contemporary plays, musicals, festive productions etc. The theatre also houses a café and restaurant.

Besides these attractions, there are some spectacular parks in Bolton like Jumbles Country Park, Lever Park, Moses Gate Country Park, Moss Bank Park, etc., which are a treat for families especially kids.