(This article is about the settlement and civil parish. For the parliamentary position, see Black Rod.) Blackrod is a settlement and civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, in Greater Manchester, England. It is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) north-northeast of Wigan and 6.6 miles (10.6 km) west of Bolton. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001, Blackrod had a population of 5,300, but reduced to 5,001 at the United Kingdom Census 2011. Historically a part of Lancashire, Blackrod was once a centre for coal mining

This is a comprehensive travel guide for Blackrod in United Kingdom. From budgeting tips to finding the best spots, this travel guide has got all the insider information to explore Blackrod like a local. The nearest major city to Blackrod is Manchester. Add Manchester to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Museum Of Science And Industry, The Lowry, The Village. 1-2 days is an ideal duration of visit to Blackrod.