Bolton Film Office

Bolton Film Office Bolton Film Office supports all types of productions and creatives alike, and are here to help make your creative ambitions a reality. www.boltonfilmoffice.uk

It has been a little while since Bolton Film Office launched back in October, so for those who don’t know us, we thought...
11/06/2026

It has been a little while since Bolton Film Office launched back in October, so for those who don’t know us, we thought we’d do a little introduction to who is behind Bolton Film Office!

Meet Fiona, Chris, Steve and Julian 😊

With a combined 85 years serving Bolton Council, we’ve got a pretty good grip on how to get things done and support your production.

Ps. Sorry to disappoint if you thought we were starting some sort of new soft rock revival group… there’s time yet 🤘.

Who is excited about the Men’s World Cup starting this Thursday 11th June? We can feel the buzz growing here in Bolton!W...
08/06/2026

Who is excited about the Men’s World Cup starting this Thursday 11th June? We can feel the buzz growing here in Bolton!

While some of you were queuing for your lunchtime pasty, you may have seen some familiar faces filming in Bolton recently – we had the pleasure of having football legends Roy Keane and Micah Richards filming their latest advert right here in Bolton ahead of the World Cup. You may recognise some familiar Bolton landmarks, including Ye Olde Man & Scythe, The Wellsprings, and Market Place, Bolton

There will be temporary changes to licencing regulations during the World Cup, which will have a huge impact on Bolton’s night time economy, particularly for popular venues along Churchgate, where the advert was filmed.

Bolton Film Office celebrates months of success!Since the launch of Bolton Film Office in October 2025 to the end of Apr...
05/06/2026

Bolton Film Office celebrates months of success!

Since the launch of Bolton Film Office in October 2025 to the end of April 2026, there have been 27 different productions using Bolton as a filming location; ranging from student films and short films, to high-end TV dramas filming throughout the borough.

The film office has been busy working to promote Bolton as a filming-friendly destination, by attending and sponsoring key industry events, as well as local outreach to businesses, schools, colleges, and the university. During the 2025-2026 financial year, filming contributed an estimated £1.2million to the local economy, including employment, businesses, retail, and supply chains.

Bolton has earned the nickname "Hollywood of the North", appearing in productions such as It's a Sin, Brassic, Coronation Street, Peaky Blinders, Ridley, Sherwood, and a Gentleman in Moscow, and has featured on all the major broadcasters and platforms.

Do you have a property that might make an interesting filming location? Bolton Film Office would love to hear from you!W...
04/06/2026

Do you have a property that might make an interesting filming location? Bolton Film Office would love to hear from you!

We’re always on the lookout for something new and unique, in particular

🧱 Warehouses
🛣️ Private roads and estates
🩺 Medical facilities
⛓️ Industrial sites

Please do get in touch if you’d like more information about how you could be a part of Bolton’s filming scene!

E: [email protected]
W: www.boltonfilmoffice.uk

**LOCATION(S) OF THE MONTH**In the spirit of the upcoming IRONMAN Weekend, this Friday 5th – 7th June, we’re shining a l...
01/06/2026

**LOCATION(S) OF THE MONTH**

In the spirit of the upcoming IRONMAN Weekend, this Friday 5th – 7th June, we’re shining a light on the areas the courses pass through.

🌜Friday 5th June – NIGHT RUN Bolton UK
👩‍👧‍👦Saturday 6th June – IRONKIDS Bolton

Both the NIGHT RUN Bolton UK and IRONKIDS Bolton start and end in Bolton town centre. The NIGHT RUN course takes you towards Queen’s Park and back. Being a night run, the event starts at 7pm, and provides an lovely opportunity to view this part of town as the sun is starting to go down. IRONKIDS Bolton is a gentle course around the town centre, for children aged 3-15yrs old, and course length ranging from 500m – 1.5km.

💪THE MAIN EVENT – IRONMAN Bolton - Sunday 7th June

The event starts at Pennington Flash Country Park in our neighbouring town of Leigh, Wigan, where the swimming element of the course takes place.

Pennington Flash is part of the only National Nature Reserve in the whole of Greater Manchester and is a popular filming site; so if you’re interested in filming at this beautiful nature reserve, please contact our good friends over at Wigan Council.

The second part of the course is the cycle element, which passes by historical Westhoughton before heading through Horwich, back down Chorley New Road to the Queen’s Park.

And the final element of the course, which runs (pun definitely intended) through the scenic Queen’s Park, onto Chorley New Road and back, before reaching the iconic IRONMAN 70.3 finish line in front of our stunning Bolton Town Hall.

For the lucky athletes taking part, they will get a delightful scenic tour of Bolton!

IRONMAN England .3

A huge congratulations to – the town came out in full force yesterday to celebrate 👏👏👏Bolton certainly knows how to p...
26/05/2026

A huge congratulations to – the town came out in full force yesterday to celebrate 👏👏👏

Bolton certainly knows how to put on a good show – and whether it’s football, films, theatre, events, as the saying goes – Bolton is born to perform!

25/05/2026

Come and celebrate with us today at 6pm at Victoria Square!

🌳 Queen’s Park turns 160 – and you’re invited! Come along TODAY Saturday 23 May for a brilliant afternoon of celebrati...
23/05/2026

🌳 Queen’s Park turns 160 – and you’re invited!

Come along TODAY Saturday 23 May for a brilliant afternoon of celebrations at one of Bolton’s most loved green spaces.
📍Near the Pavilion Café (Mayor Street entrance)

🕛1pm – 3:30pm

Expect a fun-packed day for all ages:
🎶 Live music and performances
🎨 Face painting, crafts & traditional games
📚 Storytelling for little ones
🎭 Historical re-enactments
🎟 Raffle with great prizes
🛍️Stalls from local groups and organisations

With something for everyone – from live broadcasts by Bolton FM to performances from local dancers and musicians – it’s set to be a fantastic community celebration.

Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and help celebrate 160 years of Queen’s Park; or perhaps retrace the steps of Alma and her motley crew to see where some of that was filmed, and why this is such a brilliant place to film!



Image: Alma's Not Normal courtesy of Expectation TV

Screen Tourism, or ‘Set-Jetting’ is the term coined for visiting real-world locations which feature in films, tv, video ...
21/05/2026

Screen Tourism, or ‘Set-Jetting’ is the term coined for visiting real-world locations which feature in films, tv, video games and other media content.

Finding out more about our favourite Film and TV shows are powerful motivators for travel - the effects of this phenomena supports the local economy, and connects visitors to local heritage sites.

According to Visit Britain , 9 in 10 potential visitors to the UK are keen to visit a film or TV location during their trip, and in doing so may also then visit other nearby local attractions.

We’re proud to support screen tourism and its wider effects here in Bolton, that’s why you will find us in the latest copy of the Starring GREAT Britain magazine; available in digital and print, it invites you to Visit Bolton and explore!

📽 Thinking about filming in Bolton?Start the conversation early and let Bolton Film Office support your shoot from day o...
18/05/2026

📽 Thinking about filming in Bolton?

Start the conversation early and let Bolton Film Office support your shoot from day one. Our experienced and friendly team are on hand to help you bring your vision alive.

Take a look at our website or reach out to the team for more information.

🕸️ www.boltonfilmoffice.uk
📩 [email protected]

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