Best places: Historical landmarks in Bolton

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Fountains Abbey
Abbey
The riverside remains of a medieval abbey form the focal point of an 18th-century landscaped garden.
$$ $$
4.80 (6.6K reviews) (~81.15 km from centre)
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Ribblehead Viaduct
Historical landmark
Iconic 19th-century railway viaduct noted for its photogenic span of 24 stone arches.
4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~70.39 km from centre)
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Hawkstone Park Follies
Park
100 acres of parkland with rugged sandstone hills, gullies & caves, with a tearoom & services.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~81.67 km from centre)
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Ladybower Dam
Historical landmark
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~53.71 km from centre)
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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Beautiful building and surrounding forests plus a short walk down to the beach. Very dog friendly with lots of water bowls outside the cafe which serves delicious cake.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~78.23 km from centre)
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B29 OVEREXPOSED Crash Site
Historical landmark
Wreckage of a U.S. Air Force bomber that crashed here in 1948, accessed via trails across moorland.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~39.98 km from centre)
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Castell Dinas Brân
Historical landmark
Hilltop ruins of a 13th century castle built on the site of an earlier Iron Age hillfort.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~82.38 km from centre)
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Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
Historical landmark
Waterfront area with renovated red-brick dock buildings housing museums, restaurants, cafes & bars.
4.70 (49.8K reviews) (~42.16 km from centre)
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Chatsworth House
Manor house
Lavish stately home with noted art collection, plus a playground & farmyard in the lush grounds.
4.70 (20K reviews) (~66.83 km from centre)
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Conwy Castle
Castle
Impressively preserved 13th-century estuary fortress with scenic battlement views and a gift shop.
4.70 (17.9K reviews) (~98.22 km from centre)
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Cavern Club
Live music venue
Intimate, brick vaulted cellars with 1960s memorabilia, hosting live tribute acts day & night.
4.70 (12.2K reviews) (~41.56 km from centre)
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National Trust - Quarry Bank
Heritage building
Heritage site from the early Industrial Revolution & home to Europe's most powerful water wheel.
$$ $$
4.70 (6.3K reviews) (~28.61 km from centre)
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Holcombe Hill
Hiking area
👍👍 Other than a brief visit in 2011, this was a favourite old haunt (hike) in my student days in the late '80's, and despite the overcast weather, the moderate trek up to Peel Tower surpassed expectations. Astonishing views (shame the pictures don't do them justice) plus could still make out Blackpool...
4.80 (671 reviews) (~9.95 km from centre)
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St George's Hall
Event venue
Lavishly appointed civic venue with an on-site cafe, a heritage centre & spaces for events.
4.70 (3.1K reviews) (~41 km from centre)
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Chester City Walls
Historical landmark
Roman & Medieval city walls with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~52.51 km from centre)
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York City Walls
Historical landmark
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~98.61 km from centre)
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Whistlestop Valley
Tourist attraction
Scenic spot in the Pennine foothills with steam-train rides plus a play area, shop, cafe & tea room.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~54.07 km from centre)
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Stump Cross Caverns
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Had a great afternoon at Stump Cross Caverns, I highly recommend a visit. You start by having a safety brief but also information on the cave which was well presented. You then head down grab yourself a helmet and follow your map. The map is easy to read and the caves are easy to follow. The floor...
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~65.83 km from centre)
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Chirk Aqueduct
Historical landmark
👍👍 I would definitely recommend a visit to the Chirk aqueduct if you are in the area. It is well sign posted through the village of Chirk, with car parking close by. There are serval cafes and takeaways in Chirk, so very easy to make a day of your visit. The aqueduct itself is very photogenic, so def...
4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~83.62 km from centre)
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Black Rocks
Historical landmark
Outcrop of Ashover grit, reached by a short, but steep climb from the car park, with superb views.
4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~78.47 km from centre)
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