'Hollywood of the North' where Netflix, ITV and BBC stars filmed plans location tours
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTelevision and film location walking tours are to be launched in Bolton as the borough capitalises on its ‘Hollywood of the north’ billing.
Crews from Netflix, BBC and ITV among others spent 88 days filming in the town in 2023 with the town’s use as a drama location has continued this year.
The town’s locations, in particular the cobbles and grand, curved architecture of Le Mans Crescent and the town hall, have featured in dozens of productions over recent years.
Productions partially filmed in Bolton include The Reckoning, Gentleman in Moscow, Ridley and Alma’s Not Normal. Another international production, Fool Me Once, a Netflix mystery drama series starring Michelle Keegan and Joanna Lumley which premièred in January, also has scenes shot in the town.
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