Keeping everyone entertained during the summer holidays can be a task especially when going out can mean spending a lot of money but it doesn’t have to.

There are plenty of cheaper options of things to do with the family in Bolton and if you’re unsure where to take the kids next, then look no further.

We’ve listed some of the activities you can do during the summer holidays in Bolton.

5 cheap things to do in Bolton this summer

Enjoy family-friendly activities at your local library

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A budget-friendly place to go during the summer holidays is your local library as there's often activities for both kids and adults to join in with.

There are plenty of libraries in the Bolton area and you can see what's on via the Bolton Council website.

Visit a garden centre

Alternatively, you could visit your local garden centre and maybe even enjoy a drink or a bite to eat at the café.

Bolton Garden Centre has a restaurant that closes 30 minutes before the centre, you can find its opening times via the website.

See a film at the cinema

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If it’s a rainy day but you want to get out of the house, a trip to the cinema could help fill an afternoon.

Check your local cinemas, such as Vue, Cineworld and The Light, for film showings and prices.

Alternatively, you could host your own movie day indoors to cut the cost.

Take a trip to the museum

Lots of museums are free to enter and you could spend your day learning about the local area and its history.

Before you decide to visit, it’s worth checking what activities and events are scheduled to take place.

You can check what’s on at Bolton Museum via the website.

Take a picnic to the park

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A picnic can be a nice way to spend a sunny day in summer with family.

To keep costs low, you can use up your food from the weekly shop to help you avoid spending money on food while you’re out and about.

Bolton has plenty of parks to visit in summer including Queens Park, Moss Bank Park and Moses Gate Country Park to name a few.