It’s all happening in Horwich! To find out what’s going on and where you can go, click onto Horwich Live. It will provide you with the town’s most comprehensive listing of up and coming local events. Voluntary and community organisations serving the Horwich Parish can publicise their events absolutely FREE by contacting the Town Clerk, Horwich Town Council, Public Hall, Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7AQ. Tel: 338900. Fax: 403080. E Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this website and the statements contained therein are believed to be correct, Horwich Town Council shall not be liable for any inaccuracies.

The site offers a guide to the locality and illustrates the changing nature of the region, including new developments such as Middlebrook, Reebok Stadium and Bolton Arena. Links are provided to other local websites to facilitate more detailed information to be accessed if so required.

Horwich is a vibrant town situated 5 miles north west of Bolton, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles.  The population of the Horwich Parish in 2001 was 19,312 (Horwich and part of Lostock). Crown copyright 2004. Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO.

Situated in the rural setting of the West Pennine Moors, the panoramic views of the town are majestic and it is a haven for ramblers who can enjoy scenic walks and picnic areas in the most beautiful countryside. There is a strong community spirit within the locality and it is becoming an increasingly desirable place to both live and work.