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Set between Bolton and Bury, Farnworth is an established town that evolved rapidly during the industrial era as a hub for coal mining and cotton spinning. While the pits and many of the mills have long since closed, the town’s layout still reflects its Victorian roots, centred around the Market Precinct and the open space of Farnworth Park. Geographically, it is defined by its proximity to the M61 and the A666, offering straightforward road links into central Manchester and across the North West. For those using the rail network, the town is served by two stations - Farnworth and Moses Gate - putting Manchester city centre about twenty minutes away by train. The eastern edge of the town borders the Croal Irwell Valley, where the landscape transitions into the Kingfisher Trail, providing a substantial corridor of woodland and riverside paths that contrast with the town’s urban core. One of its most significant local institutions is the Royal Bolton Hospital, which sits on the northern boundary and remains one of the area’s major landmarks and employers.