The Virtual Bolton Town Trail

Teachers Pages!

Look at a map of Bolton or A-Z

Ask the children to find locations of the following streets/roads on the map.
Victoria Square
Exchange St
Mawdsley St
Bowkers Row
Nelson Square
Wood St
Bradshawgate
Churchgate

Show the children how to use an index and how we can find locations using co-ordinates.

Ask the children to find the locations of other important places in the town centre. 
Railway Station
Bus Station
Police Station
Main Post Office
Fire Station
Market
River Croal


See if children can give oral directions to these places from the Town Hall steps.

What are the names of other main roads in Bolton Town Centre?

Why are cars not  allowed in some parts of Bolton Town Centre?

Obtain an aerial photograph of Bolton Town Centre, identify locations from the town trail on the aerial photograph.

Ask the children draw a simple map of Bolton Town Centre, add any familiar locations that children may visit with their parents.