The Elephant Trail was launched in February 2026 when the first four artworks at Avoncliff Close, The Crofters Arms, Rusheylea Close and St Peter’s Parish Centre were unveiled.
The Trail is intended to be a combination of an art trail, in that at each station there will be an artwork featuring an elephant, a symbol of Bolton, and a local history trail, in that each station will be at a point of significant history.
We recommend, to get the best from the Trail, that you use a mobile with a QR code reader and the What3Words app installed.
The stations that have been installed so far:
1. Avoncliff Close
In the Community Garden, near 41, BL18DB
What3Words: inspector.wasp.slice
Local History: Burton Tailoring Clothing Factory
2. St Peter’s Parish Centre
347, Church Road, BL15RR
What3Words: props.broad.awards
Local History: Jubilee School
3. The Crofters Arms/Chiefs Barbers
On the side of Chiefs Barbers on Blake Street
471, Halliwell Road, BL18DB
What3Words: duty.local.loads
Local History: Halliwell Lockup
4. Holy Harbour
38, Rusheylea Close, BL13HJ
What3Words: warm.king.local
Local History: Holy Harbour Sports Ground
It is hoped that 5a, 5b and 6 on the map will be part of the next phase.