Christmas in Bolton 2025: There’s a sprinkle of festive magic for everyone
Bolton is set to sparkle this season as the spectacular Christmas programme is unveiled.
Most non-critical services will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 29 December 2025.
MoreAn application pack together with full details of the requirements and additional background information is available online.Bolton Council wishes to appoint an Independent Person
Bolton is set to sparkle this season as the spectacular Christmas programme is unveiled.
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Visit Bolton's new Insider’s Handbook launches - a free, curated tourism guide celebrating the very best of Bolton’s attractions, experiences and hidden gems.
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Bolton Museum welcomed more than 25,000 visitors to its Reebok exhibition which runs until Jan 2026.
Read allFour outstanding volunteers and community leaders have been formally presented with Bolton’s highest civic honour.
Bolton Council is encouraging people to have their say on proposals to increase council tax by 4.99%.
Most non-critical services will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 29 December 2025.
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