Horwich

Horwich is a small but bustling town in the borough of Bolton.

Bolton

Originally a farming community, Horwich built its wealth and earned its name through the railways and locomotive works that settled in the town before their closure in 1984. Today it is home to the Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers football club. The Middlebrook opened in 1998: a large retail park with an array of stores including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Homebase, Boots the Chemist, Asda, Vue cinema, Hollywood Bowl, McDonalds and Pizza Hut to name a few. Horwich is a very pleasant, scenic area with friendly people and a friendly atmosphere. Located as it is the West Pennine Moors, much of Horwich is hilly, though the town centre is largely flat.

Winter Hill dominates the Horwich landscape.

  • West Pennine Moors.
  • Reebok Stadium.

Rivington Pike

  • Go walking in the West Pennine Moors that surround Horwich and provide a picturesque backdrop to the town. Rivington Pike, whilst not strictly in Horwich, makes for an excellent hiking target, as does the Winter Hill television mast. Both offer beautiful, uninterrupted views over much of the North-West, with vistas over Manchester, Bolton, Horwich, Blackpool and, on a clear day, Wales.
  • See a football match at Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium. Whilst no longer a premiership club, the stadium is still home to some of the best action to be found in the 'beautiful game'.

The Middlebrook Retail Park.

Horwich town centre is home to a number of boutique establishments including Thyme delicatessen and cafe, The Salad Bowl greengrocer, Ruby Rose boutique clothing as well as many other butchers, grocers, cafes, hardware and discount stores. The town centre also houses a large Post Office and several small supermarkets, including a Sainsbury's Local, Aldi and Co-operative. The Middlebrook Retail Park, outside of central Horwich, but adjacent to Bolton Wanderers' Reebok Stadium and Horwich Parkway train station is also popular with shoppers. Having opened in 1998, the Middlebrook has a cinema, a bowling alley, a Marks & Spencer department store and an ASDA supermarket, as well various eateries and other stores.

Mumbai Indian Restaurant

Horwich is a veritable Mecca for foodies with many restaurant both in the town centre and on the Middlebrook Retail Park. Some highlights in the town include:

  • ¡Viva Espagna!, 12 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AA, +44 1204 438235. Open from 6PM, and licensed until 1AM.
  • Mumbai Indian Restaurant, 137-141 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5QF, +44 1204 469994.
  • La Salsa, 116 - 120 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AF, +44 1204 699132.
  • Spice Valley, 171 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7JD, +44 1204 697222. Mon – Thu: 12noon – 2pm 5pm – 10.30pm; Fri: 12noon – 2pm 5pm – 11pm; Sat: 4pm – 11pm; Sunday: 12noon – 10pm.
  • Thyme, 4-6 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AA, +44 1204 692555. Mon - Fri: 8.30-5 Sat: 9 - 4.30 (lunch menu served until 3.30) Sun: Closed.
  • Corner Café, 43 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AX.
The Middlebrook is also home to many and varied culinary experiences and fast-food outlets, including:
  • Abacus, 11 The Linkway, Middlebrook Leisure Park, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA, +44 1204 698833. Mon - Fri: 5PM-11PM, Sat: 1PM-11.30PM, Sun: 1PM-10PM.
  • ASK Italian, Unit 22 Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA, +44 1204 699199. Mon - Sun: 11:30 to 22:00.
  • Frankie & Benny's, Unit 20 Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA, +44 1204 474000. Mon - Sat: 9AM - 11PM Sun: 9AM - 10:30PM.
  • Nandos, 47 The Linkway, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA, +44 1204 669187. Sun - Thu: 11:30 - 22:30 Fri & Sat: 11:00 - 23:00.

Blundell Arms

Horwich is home to several welcoming and friendly pubs and bars, some of which are:

  • The Crown, 1 Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7QJ, +44 1204 690926.
  • The Bridge Inn, 121 Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7BR, +44 1204 696163.
  • The Original Bay Horse, 206 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7JF, +44 1204 696231.
  • The Saddle, 55 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AX, +44 1204 698889.
  • Sam's Bar, 28 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7BY, +44 1204 669155.
  • The Blundell Arms, Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6PY, +44 1204 841194.
  • The Beehive, 991 Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4BA, +44 1204 692104.

In an emergency call 999 for Police, Ambulance, Fire Service or Coastguard. Call 101 to report concerns to the Police that do not require an emergency response. The town's police station is now located on the Middlebrook retail park, although there is a police drop-in desk at Horwich Town Hall in the town's centre. Horwich is in general no more dangerous than other northern towns and Police recently made the town centre a dispersal zone, giving them powers to disperse groups of people.

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