Take Five @Market Place during Bolton Food & Drink Festival

Enjoying Bolton Food & Drink Festival but need a few minutes away from the crowds?

Market Place Bolton is proud to support the festival by giving visitors somewhere to take five, cool down and recharge before heading back out to enjoy the festival.

Whether the kids are getting restless, your feet are starting to ache or you just fancy a change of pace, there’s plenty happening inside Market Place throughout the weekend.

Take Five at Market Place

Step inside and enjoy:

  • Calm craft activities for children – 11am–4pm
  • Artisan market
  • Live acoustic music throughout the day
  • Plenty of comfortable seating to rest your feet
  • Cool, air-conditioned spaces away from the crowds
  • Soft play for younger visitors
  • The Light Cinema
  • Mini golf
  • Cafés, refreshments and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop

Food, soft play, cinema and mini golf — all under one roof.

Event details

Start: August 28, 2026 9:00 am
End: August 31, 2026 5:00 pm
Where: Market Place Bolton, Knowsley Street, Bolton, BL1 2AL
How much: Free
For: All Ages
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