Shopping and Dining
Bury Market
Princess Parade, Bury (alight at the bus station)
http://www.burymarket.com
Buses 97, 98, 135, 163, 468, 471, 472, 474 and 524 will take you there
Bury Market is one of the big town centre attractions drawing in crowds from far and wide. With over 370 stalls and numerous cafes, there’s something for everyone at Bury Market. The market is all on one level and accessible for all. Full market days are Wednesdays, Friday and Saturdays.
Crompton Place Shopping Centre
Victoria Square, Bolton (alight at the bus station)
http://www.crompton-place.co.uk
Buses 8, 22, 36, 37, 471, 501, 507, 519, 520, 524, 561, 562, 575 and 582 will take you there
Welcome to Crompton Place in Bolton, the friendly, central and convenient shopping centre. Home to more than 45 stores including Select, Beaverbrooks, Primark, Blue Inc and many more other leading brands and local independents.
intu Trafford Centre
Regent Crescent, intu Trafford Centre (alight at the bus station)
http://www.intu.co.uk/traffordcentre
Buses 22, 52, 68 and 100 will take you there
intu Trafford Centre is Europe's most stunning shopping, dining and leisure destination. You can shop until you drop at a huge range of designer and high street names including Selfridges, John Lewis, M&S and Debenhams, treat yourself to a delicious meal or quick snack at any of the 60 restaurants, cafes and bars or unwind and watch a film at the cinema. There is even a bowling alley, Laser Quest, SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre so you are sure to have plenty of fun all under one roof!
Market Place Shopping Centre
Corporation Street, Bolton (alight at the bus station)
http://boltonmarketplace.co.uk
Buses 8, 22, 36, 37, 471, 501, 507, 519, 520, 524, 561, 562, 575 and 582 will take you there
Market Place’s historic market hall forms the stunning backdrop to a fabulous day’s shopping. With stores including Zara, Debenhams, H&M, Boots, Next, New Look, Warehouse, Oasis, Pandora, River Island and Clarks – plus more exciting names to come, you’ll find everything you need to restock your beauty bag and bring your wardrobe bang up to date. Our brand spanking new dining and leisure venue – The Vaults, offers a great selection of restaurants and bars like Nando’s, Prezzo and Great Ale to choose from for a night out. With ultra-modern, atmospheric lighting alongside vintage decor, you’ll discover a totally unique and modern vibe in the stunningly transformed, historic Victorian vaults. It’s a simmering social scene only just hotting up – with more foodie faves to come. You’ll find hours of fun for the little ones at Amazonia and The Lost Valley, plus our Little Rascals Kids club provides FREE entertainment, at intervals throughout the year.
Middlebrook Leisure & Retail Park
The Linkway, Horwich
http://www.middlebrook.co.uk
Bus 575 will take you there
Middlebrook is the UK’s largest Retail & Leisure Park situated in Horwich, Bolton. With over 50 retail stores and 10 restaurants along with Vue Cinema and Hollywood Bowl it has something for everyone and is a great family day out.
Old Town shopping area
Penny Meadow, Ashton
http://shopatashton.com/old-town
Buses 346, 348 and 350 will take you there
Ashton’s ‘Old Town’ is a popular area where a collection of small independent retailers offer a huge range of authentic gift ideas and tailored services always with a smile. The ‘Old Town’ is an interesting criss-cross of streets and avenues which were developed during Victorian times.
Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre
Yorkshire Street, Rochdale (alight at bus station)
http://www.rochdaleexchange.co.uk
Buses 6, 58, 409, 454, 457 and 471 will take you there
This shopping centre is home to large brands such as Boots, B & M, River Island, Thomas Cook and H Samuel. The shopping centre is open 7 days a week. Pop down and see if you can bag a bargain.
The Rock
Derby Way, Bury
http://therockbury.com
Buses 163, 468, 471, 472 and 474 will take you there
The Rock is a shopping centre in Bury. It offers a good choice of stores, numerous restaurants, a bowling alley and a multiplex cinema.