Directions
The Academy joins a growing community in Lostock, five miles west of Bolton town centre. The area benefits from a wealth of amenities - including a local retail park and football stadium - as well as a profusion of surrounding countryside.
The development benefits from excellent local transport links meaning travel to Bolton, Manchester, and Liverpool is quick and simple.
This development falls under the administration of Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council.
Leisure
Residents of The Academy can enjoy the surrounding countryside with Horwich Parkway Footbridge hiking trail one of many outdoor routes ideal for walking and cycling - just a mile away. The region's beautiful scenery can be seen at a choice of local golf courses, with Regent Park Golf Course and Bolton Golf Club a five- and seven-minute bike ride away, respectively.
There is a range of leisure on offer locally with Rock Over Climbing Bolton, Bee Hive Wacky Warehouse, Hollywood Bowl Bolton, and Vue Entertainment ensuring the whole family are spoilt for choice - all are within a four minute drive of The Academy.
Bolton Arena is 15 minutes' walk away, hosting a well-equipped gym and state-of-the-art sporting facilities, as well as a variety of public events. The University of Bolton Stadium - home to Bolton Wanderers Football Club - is a 12 minute walk away, holding music events alongside regular football.
Transport
Cranfield Road bus stop is just a three-minute walk away, providing regular services locally to Daubhill and Leigh. Horwich Parkway rail station is under a mile away, supplying Northern routes to Manchester Airport and Blackpool North - the average journey time to Manchester Piccadilly is 30 minutes.
The Academy is a three-minute drive from the M61, heading north to Preston in a further 22 minutes, and southeast to Manchester Outer Ring Road in eight minutes.
Manchester Airport is 23 miles away and is the largest airport in the north of England, offering flights and connections to hundreds of destinations worldwide. The airport also offers a link to Manchester's tram network, with services offering simple travel across the city.
Education
Well-regarded education options can be found in Lostock and Middlebrook, catering to children of all ages. Claypool Primary School is less than a mile away for a quick drop-off, while Lostock Primary School and St Mary's RC Primary School are a seven- and eight-minute drive away, respectively.
St Joseph's RC High School & Sports College is a 15-minute walk away from the development for those of secondary school age, while Ladybridge High School is a 16-minute bike ride away.
The Academy is ideally situated for those looking to commute to higher education institutions, with a number of prestigious colleges and universities located in the region. The University of Bolton and University & Technical Collage Wigan are within a 19-minute drive, while the University of Salford, University of Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University are all commutable on public transport.
Shopping
The Academy is well supplied for essentials with Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park just 10 minutes' walk away, offering a choice of popular supermarkets alongside well-known store brands and a collection of eateries. The Bee Hive pub is an 11-minute walk from the development, offering affordable drinks and a range of classic pub dishes.
Market Place Bolton is a 14-minute drive away from the development and offers the best shopping in the town alongside a number of restaurants and caf?s. Bolton also provides an extensive indoor and outdoor market, and the town champions independent retail.
Manchester offers some of the UK's most comprehensive shopping, with Manchester Arndale, The Trafford Centre, and The Royal Exchange Manchester drawing visitors from all around. The city centre plays host to famous flagship department stores, international brands, and designer destinations, while The Northern Quarter is home to an extensive choice of creative independent brands.
