All fans of shopping have one primary location in Bolton – the Bolton Market Hall. One of the oldest markets in the country, it was established in 1855. At that time, it was also the “largest covered market in the kingdom”. As the town was developing, the market hall was rebuilt as well, until it was reopened under another name, Market Place Shopping Centre by Queen Elizabeth II, in 1988. A few years ago, the …
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The name of Olympus Fish & Chip Restaurant says it all. This dining venue specializes in the famous British dish. It may feel like fish and chips should taste nearly the same in all cafes and restaurants, but many claim that this dish is particularly delicious at Olympus and drive for miles to dine there. Tourists, who want to enjoy some delicious Italian food in Bolton, will like Luciano’s. The restaurant …
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Foodies will find it extremely interesting to attend Bolton Food and Drink Festival. It is the biggest annual event in Bolton. Last year, it attracted as many as 263,000 visitors to the town. The National Association of British Market Authorities even awarded this festival with the Best Food Market title. It’s a true feast of fun, entertainment, and delicious food. Bolton Food and Drink Festival is a …
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In Bolton there are attractions for all tastes; Smithills Hall is very popular among those fond of talking walks to the historical places. Built in the 15th century, today it is one of the oldest estates in the North West of England. During the reconstruction of this ancient manor, a number of pristine medieval elements was preserved; in 1963 an interesting museum was opened in the historic building. Among its …
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A rather unusual entertainment center that will be interesting to visit with children of any age is the park, Party and Play Funhouse, Westhoughton. In the territory of this park, there are a lot of playgrounds for children, which are built of wood. Here you can see both favorite chutes and trampolines. In some wooden houses, interesting attractions are hidden. You can comfortably rest all day in this park. For …
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In September 2016, the opening of Bolton Shopping Center took place, which immediately gained the appreciation of local residents and tourists. One can walk and shop in an atmosphere of complete comfort all day long here. popular Decathlon store is also located here. The center houses a large number of pavilions with clothes and shoes of different price categories. Here, you can not only comfortably shop, but also …
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Great Britain - moving around the country
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The air transport network in Great Britain is simply superb. In total, about 450 airports operate in the country. Some of them are used not only for passenger transportation but also for freight. The main airports serve domestic and international flights. Heathrow Airport is the largest air harbor in the country. It is located twenty kilometers from London. It has no equal on the territory of the kingdom. Heathrow holds a decent 4th place in the world. There are five terminals at the airport. Everything there is arranged for the comfortable rest of passengers, including bank offices, cafes and restaurants, various shops, lounges, business centers and baby care rooms. You can get to the city by bus or by train. You can also book a transfer and a taxi in advance, or rent a car.
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Nature and parks of Great Britain
Yorkshire Dales National Park is 80 kilometers north of Manchester in Yorkshire. It is very popular among tourists. Annually, it is visited by more than 8 million people. The park has hiking trails. There are several small villages and charming towns on its territory. Tourists will be interested in strolling or cycling along one of the special trails. The longest one stretches for 429 kilometers. You can also enjoy horseback riding in the neighborhoods or visiting the cave system. Most of the area of the park is covered by plains, where you can see herds of goats and sheep grazing. The park also hosts several major historical attractions. One of them is Bolton Castle, which is famous and popular among tourists. In addition to it, you can visit the waterfalls of Aysgarth, Kotli Spout, and the railway viaduct. There are only 2 national parks on the territory of Scotland - Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and Cairngorms. Loch Lomond features a huge number of mountain peaks. The highest of them is Ben Moore with a height of 1174 meters above sea level. The park has the longest walking trail in Scotland, the Great Path. There are many historical sights and ruins of castles along this trail. During the walk, it is worth to visit the castles of Bulloch and Carrick, built in the 15th century. Those who want to stay for the night will be able to spend time in a hostel set in a very impressive old building. Another attraction of Scotland is Loch Ness. It became known due to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, which was seen repeatedly by local residents. On the shore of the lake, there is a museum dedicated to this legend.
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