Bolton Film Office

07/09/2026

Bolton Film Office are delighted to announce the winners of our activity 'Guess that location!'. The lucky winners will receive Full Festival Passes for this years upcoming !

Congratulations to all 👏

02/09/2026

*LOCATION OF THE MONTH*

It's September and the schools are back, and we are celebrating LEARNING - in particular, Music lessons!

This month, we're shining a light on MERE HALL, where the boltonmusicservice onmusicservice lives. Here, students can learn how to play instruments - from wind, brass, strings, piano, and vocals. To find out more about the Bolton Music Service and information about how you can book lessons, please visit https://boltonmusicservice.com/

Aside from music lessons, Mere Hall is a beautiful venue and is available for filming! The grand performance room can easily pass as a country manor, ballroom or drawing room, and could be period or modern day. There is also lift access, and plenty of parking for tech vehicles.

For more information about filming at Mere Hall, please contact Bolton Film Office.

28/08/2026

What a brilliant afternoon! The weather finally behaved itself for when we set up stall at the .

Highlight of the day was when someone took some of our postcards of popular filming locations and said "Oh we didn't know about those parks, we'll go visit there!" - Yes! 😁👏

And watch this space - next week we'll be drawing names of the winners of the Full Festival Passes for the Bolton Film Festival.

27/08/2026

Don't forget to head down to Victoria Square tomorrow at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival!

Bolton Film Office will be at the Visit Bolton stand from 1 - 6pm, where we've got some fun activities and 5 Full Festival Passes up for grabs to this year's Bolton Film Festival.

See you there! 👋

24/08/2026

Just a few days to go now until the Bolton Food and Drink Festival launches this Friday 28th until Monday 31st August, on Victoria Square and surrounding civic centre.

There's plenty to do for the whole family,

🎸 Live music
👩‍🍳 Cooking demonstrations
🛍️ Artisan stalls
🎧 Silent discos
🦙 Alpacas .. and so much more!

PLUS!

Come down to the Visit Bolton stand on the afternoon of Friday 31st August where you'll find - we've got something special as 5 lucky winners will win **FULL FESTIVAL PASSES** to the Film Festival (30th September - 4th October)! 🎬

19/08/2026

Do you have a property that might make an interesting filming location? Bolton Film Office would love to hear from you!

We’re always on the lookout for something new and unique, in particular

🛣 Private estates and roads
🏭 Warehouses
🏥 Medical facilities
🏗 Industrial sites
🏠 Domestic properties of all sizes, high-end especially

You can apply to join our database by downloading the application form from our website and returning it to us.

E: [email protected]
W: www.boltonfilmoffice.uk

We are Bolton Film Office. Bolton has a wide spectrum of fantastic, unique locations with great facilities, for all types of productions.

17/08/2026

One of the best things about working at Bolton Film Office is working with our partners, land and property owners, and local experts!

Last week, Fiona had the pleasure of a little hike (on one of the hottest days of the year - note, red faces!), taking in some of the stunning Bolton views, with Oliver from the The Woodland Trust .

Oliver and the rest of the Bolton Woodland Trust team work continuously to make sure the countryside around Smithills and Rivington are looked after, protected, and restored so that the woodlands can prosper for people to enjoy and nature to thrive.

Bolton is home to some incredible countryside and greenspaces, perfect for a hike or day out, and we welcome filming in these areas. If you are interested in filming in our countryside, please get in touch with where we can advise how you can go about this responsibly.

11/08/2026

Just 50 days to go until this year's Bolton Film Festival!

Taking place over 5 days, come and watch the best of international short cinema, bringing filmmakers and audiences together from across the UK and around the world.

✔️ Around 300 films
✔️ Over 25 industry events
✔️ BAFTA & BIFA qualifying
✔️ Live Action, Documentary, Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Experimental

📆 Wed 30th Sep - Sun 4th Oct 2026
📍The Light Cinema, Market Place Bolton, BL1 2AR

Hurry and get your tickets now at www.BoltonFilmFestival.com

Bolton Film Office will be sponsoring the networking event on Saturday 3rd October, so come on down to meet us!

04/08/2026

Bolton is full of wonders, where will you discover for your next production?

01/08/2026

**LOCATION OF THE MONTH**

Our August location of the month is Victoria Square!

How many times have you walked through town without even looking up and appreciating the beauty that surrounds you? From historic buildings to rich architectural sights, lush greenery to bustling streets; it’s truly a stunning example of Bolton’s heritage and character.

But there’s more to enjoy than what simply meets the eye. Victoria Square is not only known for the Town Hall’s grand pillars or the famous steps leading up to the iconic lions, but rather, it’s recognised for its lively events and opportunities to celebrate Bolton’s charm.

In August, we're shining a light on Victoria Square because it's the Bolton Food & Drink Festival, now in its 21st year, taking place during the August bank holiday weekend. We're celebrating over 20 years of flavour, fun and family memories. This year promises even more culinary magic, mouth watering moments and experiences to make the most of.

Highlights of the food festival:
👨‍🍳Celebrity and regional chef demos
🎁Artisan traders offering global cuisine and handmade gifts
🎸Live music and street entertainment
🧸Children’s activities
🍴Dining events
😋And most importantly from all the above, all the food your tastebuds desire.

Victoria Square is also used regularly for filming too - from the iconic Warburton's advert with Sylvester Stallone running up the steps, Ewan McGregor in A Gentleman in Moscow, and Sophie Willian in Alma's Not Normal. This stunning civic square can pass as period, modern, UK or Europe.

So next time you take a walk through Victoria Square, make it your goal to look around and appreciate the timeless view of Bolton’s heritage that surrounds you.

With thanks to Zainab for contributing to this post!


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