Let's Keep Bolton Moving
Welcome to our website
We're here to support and encourage the people of Bolton to positively change their lives through the five ways to wellbeing - Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice, and Giving.
Find out more if you're looking to register as an activity provider.
What's New
IRONKIDS Bolton
Over 42,000 children have taken part in Bolton’s IRONKIDS since it started 14 years ago and it’s still the biggest and best in the world. Saturday, 7 June, Bolton town centre
Bolton Night Run
Bolton’s Night Run has something for all ages and abilities. It's fun and friendly, with great support, a town centre route and a fabulous finish in front of the town hall on the famous IRONMAN red carpet. Friday, 6 June, 7pm, Bolton town centre
New award winning Stop Smoking service comes to Bolton!
If you’re ready to quit smoking, we’re here to help! Our dedicated stop smoking service run by ABL Health Bolton is free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
Bolton Trauma Informed Communities
A Brilliant Thing CIC worked with VCSE organisations and Public Health in Bolton over 12 months, to understand how to become trauma informed as a sector. We collaborated and cocreated with VCSE organisations and citizens, a toolkit and support programme, equipping the sector to adopt trauma-informed ways of working that help everyone feel safe and supported.
Explore Bolton's green spaces this summer.
Bolton is lucky enough to have many beautiful parks and green spaces. We all know the benefits of getting outside on your physical and mental wellbeing, and it's a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors. Get out there and explore what's right on your doorstep.
Active Travel
Each year in Bolton we make millions of journeys by car that could either be walked or cycled instead. Let's improve our health and wellbeing, save money, improve air quality, and reduce congestion in our town!
Discover the Five Ways Happy Days
The Five Ways Happy Days programme teaches young people the power of small, everyday actions to improve well-being and build resilience. The initiative offers a universal approach to mental health at the grassroots level, aiming to reduce the demand on youth mental health services.
Live in Bolton and fancy a cycle but don't have a bike?
Head to the bike library at Blackrod Sports and Community Centre, a local hub that will allow you to borrow a bike and try it out, just like you would with a book. Ride away happy and healthy. #KeepMoving
Bolton Family Hubs
Bolton Family Hubs and Start Well Centres are places where families with children under the age of five years and beyond can share the joys and challenges of parenthood. They offer a range of activities and integrated support services to help you with every aspect of parenting, so your child gets the best possible start in life.
Weight Management Service launched in Bolton!
ABL Health are here to deliver a FREE weight management service right here in Bolton! The team offer nutritional and activity support and advice, and consider other behavioural and psychological aspects, and life circumstances linked to weight gain. All programmes share a flexible approach to weight loss, offering group support, online sessions, online and phone appointments and digital support.
Move more, get involved, find the right support
Whether you're looking for a physical activity session, support or signposting we have hundreds of providers in Bolton waiting for you. Search your area below, there's something for all abilities...
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