Active Bolton Arena

Conference centre · Bolton

Spaces and services at Active Bolton Arena

Active Bolton Arena is an established conference venue with six air-conditioned meeting rooms suitable for 2 to 150 people, each equipped with audio-visual equipment. It offers a range of hot and cold catering options, and has free on-site parking and good road and rail links.

On offer: Meeting rooms, training rooms, a conference hall, event space and catering.
Holds: Suitable from 2 to 150 people

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Its website: activebolton.com

From its own website, read on 26 Oct 2026. Check prices and when it is free with Active Bolton Arena itself.

Where to find Active Bolton Arena

Address: Arena Approach, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6LB

Area: Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Funding and support for businesses in Bolton

291 schemes are open to businesses in Bolton today; 9 of them are only for Bolton or Greater Manchester.

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International Scale Up Programme

Enhanced Trade Partnership in Greater Manchester, GM Business Growth Hub, Enhanced Trade Partnership

A programme for fast-growing Greater Manchester businesses preparing to expand internationally, with workshops, a 1-2-1 International Trade Adviser and an export grant of up to £2,500. It is run by the Enhanced Trade Partnership and brings together GM Business Growth Hub, Department for Business and Trade, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Amount: Up to £2,500
Deadline: Closes 22 November 2026 (21 days)
Area: Greater ManchesterLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

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ASCEND Scale Up Programme

GM Business Growth Hub

A 12-month support programme for founder-led businesses in Greater Manchester with annual turnover of £1m or above, offering workshops, mentoring, networking and access to investment opportunities.

Amount: fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline: Open all year
Area: Greater ManchesterLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

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Creative Industries Accelerator

GM Business Growth Hub

A fully funded support programme for creative businesses in Greater Manchester offering 1:1 business advice, workshops, masterclasses and networking to help businesses grow and scale.

Amount: Fully funded
Deadline: Open all year
Area: Greater ManchesterLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

All 9 only for Bolton or Greater Manchester, and everything else open in Bolton, on its page Who to talk to about business support in Bolton

Other places to work and meet in Horwich

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Workspaces (1)

Parklands 1A, Bolton
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Event venues to hire (1)

Parklands 1A, Bolton
Meeting rooms to hire · Bolton · Five rooms: Room 1 up to 10, Room 2 up to 8, Room 3 up to 8, Room 4 up to 4…
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