Horwich is 5 miles north west of Bolton and lies at the edge of the West Pennine Moors and the borough of Chorley
Leisure
Horwich has a golf course and leisure centre incorporating a swimming pool, fitness suite, badminton and squash facilities. In the adjacent Old Station Park there is a floodlit all weather pitch for football and other games.
There is a public bowling green behind the Public Hall and other crown green facilities at pubs and clubs in the town. Cricket is played at the RMI ground on Ramsbottom Road and Wallsuches Conservation Area off Chorley Old Road provides great fishing facilities.
Horwich has enjoyed a boom in leisure facilities in recent years starting with the building of the Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. There is a multi-screen cinema, a ten pin bowling centre and Bolton Arena which has a host of facilities including a conference centre, fitness suite, running track and several multi-use areas.
Shopping
You can find interesting and varied shopping in Horwich. As well as small specialist shops in the town centre, there are the major food and household outlets at the Lostock end of the town. The market is open Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. In addition, Manchester city centre and The Trafford Centre (Jn 9 & 10 M60) are the last word in shopping destinations for the shopaholic!
Food, Drink and What's On
All the main streets are full of restaurants, chippies and take aways and there are plenty of pubs in this town of…from the modern to the proper pubby pub!
There’s a 12 screen multiplex cinema next to the Reebok Stadium as well as frequent concerts of all types of music, organised by local clubs and societies. The musical production from Horwich RMI Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is now held in the Albert Hall, Bolton
A two day Carnival is held in the summer with a parade and entertainment.
Browse your local free paper for listings and for what’s on and where.
Public Transport
The nearest stations are at Horwich Parkway, Blackrod and Lostock where there are "Park and Ride" facilities.
Horwich Parkway Rail Station at Middlebrook, (next to the Reebok Stadium). links Preston and Blackpool to the north and Bolton and Manchester to the south. The Station is supported by a regular bus services and taxis.
Timetable enquires: Tel: 08457 48 49 50
Various private bus companies operate in the Horwich area providing frequent bus services to all neighbouring towns, with connections to coastal resorts.
First Manchester
Enquires: Tel: 0161 228 7811
Stagecoach Services
Enquires: Tel: 08706 082608
Blue Bus
Enquires: Tel: (01204) 388125
Education
To find your nearest playgroup, school or college contact:
Bolton Council
Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Tel: (01204) 333333
Medical Centre
The Royal Bolton Hospital is to the South of Bolton, on the outskirts of Farnworth and is signposted from Bolton town centre. It is easily accessible from Junction 4 of the M61.
To find your nearest medical centres contact:
Bolton NHS Primary Care Trust (01204) 377000
Useful Numbers
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Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency:
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999 |
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Police General enquiries:
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0161 872 5050 |
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Horwich Police Enquiries
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0161 856 7971 |
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Gas Escapes
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0800 111999 (24 Hours) |
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Gas Customer Enquiries
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0845 6091122 |
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Electric Customer Enquiries
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0845 7888400 |
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Electricity No Supply
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0800 195 4141 (24 hrs) |
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General Enquires
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0800 1950101 |
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North West Water Authority
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08457 462200 (24 hour service) |