Who remembers getting the Venga Bus to Atlantis on a Friday night?

Opening in 1998, the £5million venue was Bolton's largest nightclub and had the capacity to hold 2,500 revellers.

The club - in the Valley Centertainment complex in Waters Meeting Road - boasted six bars, two dancefloors, a diner and a swanky VIP lounge.

We have unearthed these treasures from a few golden nights at the club including the VIP opening, the evening The Chippendales visited and dance auditions being held at the club. 

One hot summer’s evening in 2003, chart toppers Girls Aloud entertained crowds at an event organised by the club with help from ITV Saturday morning pop show CD:UK.

Joining Cheryl, Kimberly, Nicola, Sarah and Nadine were Irish boy band D-Side and Transylvanian pop twins the Cheeky Girls.

But the venue, one of the region's most expensive nightclubs, hit financial difficulties after failing to attract enough clubbers due to its out-of-town location.

In November 2000, there was a shooting incident when a gunman approached the club at closing time, produced a handgun and fired at least eight shots into a crowd standing near the doors.

The end was nigh and it closed in March 2004.

What are your memories of '90s nights out in Bolton? Let us know below and send in any photographs.