Art galleries in Bolton
Galleries are best taken slowly. Bolton, England has 40 mapped right now. That's 40 galleries mapped around Bolton. The exhibition schedule matters more than the count: a small gallery with a great current show beats a big one between exhibitions. Opening nights are the cheat code — free entry, the artists in the room, and a crowd that actually wants to talk about the work.
This guide covers every art gallery we could verify in and around Bolton (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Whitewall Galleries and Chapel Gallery, plus Castlefield Gallery. If a gallery's missing from Bolton's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Bolton gallery lineup
40 mapped within about 40 km:
Whitewall Galleries
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Whitewall Galleries — Art gallery, found on 95-97 Deansgate in Manchester.
95-97 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BQ
Chapel Gallery
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Chapel Gallery is Art gallery.
Castlefield Gallery
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Castlefield Gallery — Art gallery, found on 2 Hewitt Street in Manchester. Also worth knowing about Castlefield Gallery: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB
Phone: +44 161 832 8034
Riley Foundation Gallery
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Riley Foundation Gallery — Art gallery, found on The Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford Quays.
The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays
The Contemporary
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The Contemporary is Art gallery on Stamford New Road, Altrincham.
Stamford New Road, Altrincham
RAM Realist Academy Manchester
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RAM Realist Academy Manchester — Art gallery.
Phoenix Gallery
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Phoenix Gallery is Art gallery.
WS Contemporary Fine Art
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WS Contemporary Fine Art — Art gallery.
Bartleyart
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Bartleyart — Art gallery.
De Lacey Fine Art
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De Lacey Fine Art — Art gallery, found on 9 South King Street in Manchester.
9 South King Street, Manchester, M2 6DG
Stockton Heath Gallery
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Stockton Heath Gallery is Art gallery on 10 Walton Road, Warrington. Stockton Heath Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 10:00-17:00.
10 Walton Road, Warrington, WA4 6NL
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-17:00
Eccles Community Art Gallery
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Eccles Community Art Gallery is Art gallery on Unit 4 Boothway, Manchester.
Unit 4 Boothway, Manchester, M30 0EB
Contemporary Six
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Contemporary Six is Art gallery on 37 Princess Street, Manchester.
37 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4FN
Paradise Works
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Paradise Works is Art gallery on East Philip Street, Salford.
East Philip Street, Salford, M3 7LE
Paul Tavernor Gallery
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Paul Tavernor Gallery is Art gallery.
Wolfgang Webster Gallery
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Wolfgang Webster Gallery — Art gallery, found on 4 Gillbent Road in Cheadle. Also worth knowing about Wolfgang Webster Gallery: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
4 Gillbent Road, Cheadle, SK8 6NB
Phone: +44 161 488 4889
Cheshire Art Gallery
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Cheshire Art Gallery — Art gallery, found on 13 Ack Lane East in Stockport. Also worth knowing about Cheshire Art Gallery: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
13 Ack Lane East, Stockport, SK7 2BE
Phone: +44 161 217 0625
Gallery Oldham
Art galleryRun by Oldham Council
Run by Oldham Council, Gallery Oldham is Art gallery, found on 35 Greaves Street in Oldham. Also worth knowing about Gallery Oldham: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
35 Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off
Sub Space
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Sub Space is Art gallery on 63 High Street, Oldham.
63 High Street, Oldham, OL4 3BN
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery
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Bolton Museum and Art Gallery — Art gallery on Le Mans Crescent.
Le Mans Crescent
Richard Goodall Gallery
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Richard Goodall Gallery is Art gallery on 59 Thomas Street, Manchester.
59 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA
JR Gallery
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JR Gallery is Art gallery on 47 Halifax Road, Todmorden. JR Gallery also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
47 Halifax Road, Todmorden
Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre
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Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre: it has a website with more detail.
University Of Salford Art Collection
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University Of Salford Art Collection is Art gallery. University Of Salford Art Collection also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Milestone Studios & Gallery
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Milestone Studios & Gallery is Art gallery.
The Anne Sudworth Studio
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The Anne Sudworth Studio is Art gallery on 43 Westfield Street. The Anne Sudworth Studio also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
43 Westfield Street, WA10 1QA
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Phone: +441744753739
Happening In MCR
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Happening In MCR is Art gallery.
Manchester Art Gallery
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Manchester Art Gallery — Art gallery, found on Mosley Street in Manchester. Also worth knowing about Manchester Art Gallery: the map lists its hours as Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 161 235 8888
The Whitworth
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The Whitworth — Art gallery, found on Oxford Road in Manchester. Also worth knowing about The Whitworth: the map lists its hours as Tu,We,Fr-Su 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6ER
Hours: Tu,We,Fr-Su 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-21:00
Phone: +44 161 275 7450
Drumcroon Gallery
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Drumcroon Gallery — Art gallery.
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
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Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery is Art gallery on Wellington Road South, Stockport. Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Th-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 8AB
Hours: Th-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Phone: +44 161 474 4453
The Lowry
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The Lowry is Art gallery on Pier 8 The Quays, Salford. The Lowry also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Pier 8 The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Phone: +44 843 208 6000
Healey Dell Gallery & Studios
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Healey Dell Gallery & Studios — Art gallery.
The White Wall gallery & Framers
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The White Wall gallery & Framers is Art gallery on 338 Church Street, Bolton. The White Wall gallery & Framers also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
338 Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3QE
Love It Gallery
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Love It Gallery — Art gallery.
Technically Brilliant
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Technically Brilliant — Art gallery, found on Unit 020 in Warrington. Also worth knowing about Technically Brilliant: it has a website with more detail.
Unit 020, Warrington, WA1 1QE
The Puzzle Factory
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The Puzzle Factory — Art gallery, found on 51 Cecil Road in Salford. Also worth knowing about The Puzzle Factory: it has a website with more detail.
51 Cecil Road, Salford, M30 0FZ
Total Eclipse of the Art Gallery
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Total Eclipse of the Art Gallery — Art gallery, found on 6;6A Bruche Heath Gardens in Warrington. Also worth knowing about Total Eclipse of the Art Gallery: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
6;6A Bruche Heath Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3TP
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Eden
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Eden — Art gallery, found on Course Lane in Wigan. Also worth knowing about Eden: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Course Lane, Wigan, WN8 7UB
Phone: +44 1257 581998
Deborah Butler Gallery
Art galleryRun by Deborah Butler
Deborah Butler Gallery is Art gallery run by Deborah Butler on 14 Greenbank Road.
14 Greenbank Road
What the map tells us about art galleries in Bolton
7 of the 40 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — galleries keep proper public hours, so plan around the listed times.
16 have websites listed. That's where the current exhibition is announced — the one thing worth checking before you visit.
16 galleries list websites — that's where the current exhibition is announced, and it's the one thing worth checking before you visit.
The Bolton gallery walk
Making a day of it in Bolton? Work this order: Whitewall Galleries on 95-97 Deansgate, Chapel Gallery, Castlefield Gallery on 2 Hewitt Street, Riley Foundation Gallery on The Lowry Outlet Mall, The Contemporary on Stamford New Road, RAM Realist Academy Manchester, Phoenix Gallery, and WS Contemporary Fine Art. That's the gallery walk in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 32 more are listed below.
Gallery tips for Bolton
Gallery-going in Bolton? A few habits help:
- First Fridays and art walks at Whitewall Galleries. Many towns run a monthly evening when galleries open late together. The easiest way to see everything at once.
- Check accessibility at Chapel Gallery. Older gallery buildings can be tricky. The website usually notes step-free access — check before you go.
- Kids are welcome (usually). Most galleries are fine with children; the contemporary ones especially. Call ahead if you're unsure.
- Ask about the price list. It's normal to ask, even if you're not buying. It tells you how the market values the work.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Bolton — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new art gallery in Bolton can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 40, or a art gallery we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't review exhibitions — shows change too fast. What we list is the where: real galleries, verified by real mappers.
If you run one of the 40 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Art gallery listings for Bolton: 40 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.