With so many great places on your doorstep in Bolton , how much have you actually explored? If you’re looking for somewhere to drive to from Bolton and want to make it back home within a day, look no further. From the Peak District to Wales, the possibilities are endless so we’ve rounded up five road trips that are under two hours each way from Bolton. 5 road trips you can do from Bolton in a day Buxton, Peak District @visitpeakdistrict Add these great places to your must-visit list 👇📝 12 towns and villages to visit in the Peak District & Derbyshire: 1.
Belper 2. Bakewell 3. Edensor 4.
Matlock 5. Matlock Bath 6. Ashbourne 7.
Tissington 8. Castleton 9. Chesterfield 10.
New Mills 11. Buxton 12. Bolsover #visitpeakdistrict #peakdistrict #derbyshire #peakdistrictnationalpark #visitengland ♬ original sound - Anime Thunder The Peak District is known for its scenic walking routes and quaint villages but have you been to Buxton yet? If you haven’t, there are lots of things to look forward to including “world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture” and a “vibrant range of music , theatre and festivals”, according to Visit Buxton .
The village is “surrounded on three sides by the Peak District National Park” so there really are lots of views to take in and walks to go on. York View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy (@duffers102) Whether you fancy a slow stroll and some window shopping along the cobbled streets of The Shambles or you want to take in the impressive York Minster, York is another place you can explore on a day out. Why not walk along the city walls, take in York’s chocolate and confectionary heritage or go on a ghost walk around Europe’s most haunted city? Find out more about the best things to do in York via the Visit York website .
Windermere, Lake District @the.striding.edge Go Visit The Lake District ⛰️ #creatorsearchinsights #lakedistrict #lake #windermere #mountain #summer #ukstaycation #travel #hiking #fyp #trending ♬ Let time pass - Melia Windermere is a great place to get some fresh air and enjoy scenic views over England’s largest lake.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to walk or you’d like to do some watersports, Lake Windermere provides the perfect backdrop. With plenty of picturesque places nearby, you can get up to a lot in and around Windermere. Find out more about the best things to do in Windermere via the Lake District National Park website.
Colwyn Bay, Wales @gonorthwales 📍Colwyn Bay beach, North Wales 🏴 Did you know, Colwyn Bay's beach coastline is longer than Rio's Copacabana! 🏖 #beach #northwales #visitwales ♬ Bubble - BCD Studio If you’ve picked a day with good weather, you can make your way to Colwyn Bay in Wales and make it a beach day. As well as the beach, you can head to Eirias Park which boasts a lake, playground, leisure centre and bowling green, according to Visit Conwy’s website. Take in the Victorian architecture and refuel with a bite to eat at one of its restaurants.
Recommended reading: Why this Lancashire water park is among the best in the UK Inside the 'sleeping' Lancashire village with a car ban and Brontë sister links Why this garden 20 minutes from Bolton is among the UK's most beautiful Alton Towers Resort, Alton View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alton Towers Resort (Official) (@altontowers) Are you looking for a thrilling day out or something a bit more chilled? Alton Towers Resort in Alton near Stoke-on-Trent has a variety of rides and rollercoasters for all the family. With a theme park, water park and crazy golf course, you could choose a fun day either way. Alton Towers also puts on seasonal events including ScareFest every Halloween and Santa’s Grotto in the winter.
Find out more and book your visit via the website..
