Horwich

Horwich Parish Church - Horwich's Parish Church is a major local landmark.

Horwich is a small but bustling town in the borough of Bolton|Bolton].

Horwich Halal Explorer

The name Horwich is pronounced HORR-itch; the W is silent, but the OR sound is stronger than in, for instance, Norwich.

Originally a farming community, Horwich built its wealth and earned its name through the railways and locomotive works that were established in the town before their closure in 1984.

Today it is home to the Macron Stadium, (formerly Reebok Stadium) home of Bolton|Bolton Wanderers football club. The Middlebrook opened in 1998: a large retail park with an array of stores including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Homebase, Boots the Chemist, Asda, Vue cinema, Hollywood Bowl, McDonalds and Pizza Hut to name a few.

Middlebrook was recently expanded to include a new cluster of restaurants, including Chiquito and Bella Italia. Horwich is a very pleasant, scenic area with friendly people and a friendly atmosphere. Located as it is the West Pennine Moors, much of Horwich is hilly, though the town centre is largely flat.

Travel as a Muslim to Horwich

Horwich is located in the west of Bolton|Bolton], amidst the West Pennine Moors, and borders Chorley.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Horwich

Horwich is not far from Manchester Airport, which is serviced by many full service and budget airlines. There are frequent, direct trains between Manchester Airport and Horwich Parkway train station. Liverpool and Blackpool Airports are also close-by.

Horwich Parkway Railway Station - Horwich Parkway train station connects Horwich with Bolton and Manchester.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Horwich

Horwich Parkway station is served by regular passenger trains from Manchester Piccadilly, Deansgate, Bolton|Bolton], and from Blackpool via Preston]. Trains are operated by Northern and First Trans-Pennine Express. Blackrod station is closer to the town centre, but has only has one train per hour as opposed to Horwich Parkway's three.

By car

Horwich is located on the M61, which allows quick access to Bolton|Bolton], Manchester, and the North West England|North-West coast, including Blackpool, as well as links to the major M6 arterial motorway. The town's two primary streets are Chorley New Road and Chorley Old Road which run almost parallel to each other and connect Bolton|Bolton and Chorley. The vast majority of businesses in Horwich can be found along these roads. Travellers should be aware that, in places, Chorley Old Road has other names as it runs through Horwich including Lee Lane and Church Street. If asking for directions, Chorley Old Road serves as a catch-all for these different names.

UK-Motorway-M61.svg|The M61 links Horwich to the North-West.

Travel on a Bus in Horwich

Horwich Chorley Old Road is served by Stagecoach in Lancashire buses, and is on the Preston line (125, 126).

Horwich Chorley New Road is served by First Great Manchester and Arriva North West buses and is on the Wigan line (575).

The Middlebrook Retail Park is served by South Lancs Travel buses and is on the Leigh line (516, 517).

How to get around in Horwich

Horwich is located amidst the lovely Lancashire moors, allowing for hours and hours of cycling and walking. Reebok Stadium, home to Bolton Wanderers Football Club, is in Horwich, as are Rivington Pike and Winter Hill television mast high up in the Moors.

What to see in Horwich

Winter Hill From Blackrod - Winter Hill dominates the Horwich landscape.

West Pennine Moors
Reebok Stadium
Rivington Pike
Winter Hill Television Mast |

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Horwich

Go walking in the West Pennine Moors that surround Horwich and provide a picturesque backdrop to the town. Rivington Pike, whilst not strictly in Horwich, makes for an excellent hiking target, as does the Winter Hill television mast. Both offer beautiful, uninterrupted views over much of the North West England|North-West, with vistas over Manchester, Bolton|Bolton], Horwich, Blackpool and, on a clear day, Wales].
See a football match at Bolton|Bolton Wanderers' Macron Stadium. Whilst no longer a premiership club, the stadium is still home to some of the best action to be found in the 'beautiful game'.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Horwich

Horwich town centre is home to a number of boutique establishments including Thyme delicatessen and cafe, The Salad Bowl greengrocer, Ruby Rose boutique clothing as well as many other butchers, grocers, cafes, hardware and discount stores. The town centre also houses a large Post Office and several small supermarkets, including a Sainsbury's Local, Aldi and Co-operative.

[[774894 c155a009-by-Steve- - The Middlebrook Retail Park.

The Middlebrook Retail Park, outside of central Horwich, but adjacent to Bolton Wanderers' Macron Stadium and Horwich Parkway train station is also popular with shoppers. Having opened in 1998, the Middlebrook has a cinema, a bowling alley, a Marks & Spencer department store and an ASDA supermarket, as well various eateries and other stores.

Halal Restaurants in Horwich

Horwich is a veritable Mecca for foodies with many restaurants both in the town centre and on the Middlebrook Retail Park. Some highlights in the town include:

¡Viva Espagna! - Spanish restaurant | 12 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AA ☎ +44 1204 438235 Opening Hours: Open from 6PM, and licensed until 1AM
Mumbai Indian Restaurant | 137-141 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5QF ☎ +44 1204 469994
La Salsa - Spanish restaurant - 116 - 120 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AF ☎ +44 1204 699132
Spice Valley - Indian restaurant - @lley.co.uk 171 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7JD ☎ +44 1204 697222 Opening Hours: Monday – Thu: 12noon – 2pm 5pm – 10.30pm; Fri: 12noon – 2pm 5pm – 11pm; Sat: 4pm – 11pm; Sunday: 12noon – 10pm
Thyme - delicatessen and café - 4-6 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AA ☎ +44 1204 692555 Opening Hours: Monday - Fri: 8.30-5 (lunch menu served until 3.30) Sat: 9 - 4.30 (lunch menu served until 3.30) Sun: Closed
Corner Café | 43 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AX

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The Middlebrook is also home to many and varied culinary experiences and fast-food outlets, including:

Abacus - Chinese restaurant - 11 The Linkway, Middlebrook Leisure Park, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA ☎ +44 1204 698833 +44 1204 698822 Opening Hours: Monday - Fri: 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sat: 1PM Monday - 11.30PM, Sun: 1PM Monday - 10PM
ASK Italian - Italian restaurant | Unit 22 Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA ☎ +44 1204 699199 Opening Hours: Monday - Sun: 11:30 to 22:00
Frankie & Benny's - Italian-American restaurant | Unit 20 Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA ☎ +44 1204 474000 Opening Hours: Monday - Sat: 9AM - 11PM Sun: 9AM - 10:30PM
Nandos - Portuguese restaurant | 47 The Linkway, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 6JA ☎ +44 1204 669187 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thu: 11:30 - 22:30 Friday & Sat: 11:00 - 23:00

}} Horwich is home to several welcoming and friendly pubs and bars, some of which are:

The Crown | 1 Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7QJ ☎ +44 1204 690926
The Bridge Inn | 121 Church Street, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7BR ☎ +44 1204 696163
The Original Bay Horse | 206 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7JF ☎ +44 1204 696231
The Saddle | 55 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AX ☎ +44 1204 698889
Sam's Cafe | 28 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7BY ☎ +44 1204 669155
The Blundell Arms - Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6PY ☎ +44 1204 841194
The Beehive - 991 Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 4BA ☎ +44 1204 692104

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Horwich

Horwich no longer has any hotels in the town centre itself, though some Bed & Breakfast establishments remain around its periphery. On the outskirts however, there are three hotels operated by major chains.

De Vere Whites connects directly to Bolton|Bolton Wanderers' Macron Stadium (previously Reebok Stadium).

Premier Inn bridges the gap between the stadium and Horwich Parkway train station.

Premier Inn located on the Beehive Roundabout - is well located for the retail park, the Macron Stadium and the M61 motorway.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Horwich

In an emergency call 999 for Police, Ambulance, Fire Service or Coastguard. Call 101 to report concerns to the Police that do not require an emergency response. The town's police station is now located on the Middlebrook retail park, although there is a police drop-in desk at Horwich Town Hall in the town's centre.

Horwich is in general no more dangerous than other northern towns and Police recently made the town centre a dispersal zone, giving them powers to disperse groups of people.

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