Filming Locations

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Bordered by beautiful countryside, Bolton has a diverse range of buildings, architecture and landscapes, from grand court houses to shopping centres and offices. With many being adaptable to your specific needs and can stand in for other locations such as London or Moscow, Bolton has earned itself the name “The Hollywood of the North”! 

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We are proud to be a member of the Filming in England Partnership working with Filming in England, part of Creative UK, welcoming filming to Bolton, ensuring cooperation and commitment to assist productions to film on location. 

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We also have a number of conveniently located Unit Bases within easy reach of Bolton transport hubs, and major roads. If you’re interested in any of our locations and want to take a look, or have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our knowledgeable team who will be happy to arrange a meeting.

Take a look at our Showcase Locations below, or to browse our full location database see the Bolton Locations Directory

Our showcase locations

Le mans crescent, Bolton. Beautiful archways.

Le Mans Crescent

The magistrates court viewed from above looking down. The large domed ceiling letting light into the room. The glass dock in the centre visible.

Former Magistrates Court building

Large ornate theatre hall, highly decorated with large hanging chandeliers. Rows of tiered red seating fills the room facing a stage.

Albert Halls

Smithills Hall exterior showcasing Tudor style architecture. A maintained lawn out the front with wooden seating.

Smithills Hall

Bolton main library. A stone building with two neo classical pillars. Cars parked out the front. A sunny day with bunting hanging outside.

Central Library and Museum

Large long meeting room set out in a very large rectangle and surrounded by chairs.

Offices

A woodland path leading down towards a lake, with afternoon sunshine breaking through the trees.

Parks and Greenspaces

Register your property

If you have a property or location that you’d like to showcase as a potential filming location, please contact Bolton Film Office, or you can register on the Filming in England National Directories