Blackrod Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View from graveyard at Blackrod cemetery View to Horwich from graveyard at Blackrod cemetery
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View from graveyard at Blackrod cemetery View to Horwich from graveyard at Blackrod cemetery
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St Katharine's parish church, Blackrod, Greater Manchester, seen from the southwest
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The Pumping Station. The main feature in this OS gridsquare, besides the nicely-named Dark Lane (which adjoins nondescript farmland), is a pumping station. Geographing has made me very nosey. I just had to walk down the hill to find it's owned by Transco and "transports non-odourised natural gas". Wahay!
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TRIBE Manchester Airport

TRIBE Manchester Airport

4 out of 5
Chicago Avenue Manchester England
The price is AU$162 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$162
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Runway Visitor Park and Quarry ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,735 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

TRIBE Manchester Airport
a&o Manchester City Centre

a&o Manchester City Centre

3 out of 5
21 Dickinson Street Manchester England
The price is AU$84 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$84
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
Would have been good if there was coffee in the room and room service.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

a&o Manchester City Centre
Manchester Portland By Sunday

Manchester Portland By Sunday

3.5 out of 5
3-5 Portland Street Manchester England
The price is AU$110 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$110
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,677 reviews)
Fab location and rooms clean with great shower

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Manchester Portland By Sunday
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Native Manchester

Native Manchester

4.5 out of 5
51 Ducie Street Manchester England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,086 reviews)
Very welcoming. Convenient for walkong into city centre. Spotless and quirky interior. Didn't feel like a 'corporate hotel'. Would like to have stayed longer than just one night.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Native Manchester
Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke

4 out of 5
74 Princess St. Manchester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Manchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,289 reviews)
Great place and location

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Whitworth Locke
CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel

5 out of 5
New Kings Head Yard Salford England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Salford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
Everything is spot on pls fix the wall clock by the swimming pool. Thanks

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

CitySuites 2 Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Jumbles Reservoir

Jumbles Country Park

Jumbles Country Park is just one of the places to see in Bolton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Jumbles Country Park
Turton Tower

Turton Tower

Learn about the local history of Bolton with a stop at Turton Tower. Visit the shops and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

Turton Tower
Ok been cleared up take some wellies can be muddy

Terraced Gardens Rivington Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Terraced Gardens Rivington Country Park, a lovely green space in Rivington.

Terraced Gardens Rivington Country Park
Visited Moses Gate Country Park this afternoon. Had heard a few people talk about this place being beautiful and well worth the visit. I looked it up and decided to pay it a quick visit. Had a couple of hours to spare and so headed off. Firstly there are many pros and a few cons. The place is, and I repeat is worth a visit. It's peaceful, tranquil and within easy reach of the motorway, railways and airport. No excuses to not visit if you have two or three hours to spare. The views are fantastic. It seems to be well looked after and there are plenty of places to sit and read a book, take that call or even get that report finished. Take food and drink with you as some reports do mention refreshments are available. However this doesn't seem the case. They aren't available sadly. But don't let this put you off. There are shops and supermarkets about 15 minutes away.......

Moses Gate Country Park

After visiting Moses Gate Country Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bolton. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Moses Gate Country Park

University of Bolton Stadium

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at University of Bolton Stadium during your trip to Bolton. Attend a sporting event or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

University of Bolton Stadium

Bolton Arena

Catch an event at Bolton Arena during your trip to Bolton. Visit the spas and shops in this family-friendly area.

Bolton Arena

Activities

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

AU$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
Visit Caernarfon Castle

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
interior of hard rock cafe in Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience

AU$50
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester Dining Experience
Manchester City Walking Tour

Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

AU$27
per adult
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
Manchester Sightseeing Bus Tour

Manchester: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$29
per adult
Manchester: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Luggage Storage in Manchester

Luggage Storage in Manchester

AU$14
per adult
Luggage Storage in Manchester
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