Wigan

Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England, on the River Douglas. The town is midway between the two cities of Manchester, 16 miles to the south-east, and Liverpool, 17 miles to the south-west. Bolton lies 10 miles to the north-east and Warrington 12 miles to the south. Wikipedia.
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Top attractions in Wigan

Haigh Woodland Park
1. Haigh Woodland Park
4.6
(5015)
Country park
Nature & Parks
Large recreation area with wooded hiking trails, plus a rope course, miniature railway & golfing.
DW Stadium
2. DW Stadium
4.2
(2947)
Stadium
Fun & Games
Home of Wigan Athletic FC and Wigan Warriors RLFC, with function spaces and an Italian restaurant.
Fairy Glen
3. Fairy Glen
4.5
(796)
Park
Nature & Parks
Serene forest area featuring tree-shaded hiking trails & a stream with picturesque cascades.
Three Sisters Race Circuit
4. Three Sisters Race Circuit
4.6
(2202)
Go-kart track
Sights & Landmarks
The Old Courts
5. The Old Courts
4.5
(669)
Arts organization
Concerts & Shows
Wigan Little Theatre
6. Wigan Little Theatre
4.7
(384)
Performing arts theater
Concerts & Shows
Established amateur dramatics company, founded in 1943, staging productions of classic modern plays.
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Other notable attractions

Wigan Roller Rink
Roller skating rink
Fun & Games
Huge rollerskating arena with a powerful sound system, a bar, cafe and urban skate clothing store.
Museum of Wigan Life
Museum
Art Museums
Council-run local heritage museum with 30,000-plus artifacts from Roman times to the present day.
Worthington Reservoir
Reservoir
Nature & Parks
Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green
Museum
Specialty Museums
Colliery site on 15 acres dating back to Victorian times with various mining buildings to explore.
Mesnes Park, Wigan
Park
Nature & Parks
"Face Of Wigan"
Sculpture
Sights & Landmarks
Grand Arcade Shopping Centre
Shopping mall
Shopping
Retail center with a familiar collection of brand-name stores for clothing, jewelry, books & more.
"Face Of Wigan"
Sculpture
Sights & Landmarks
Trencherfield Mill
Historical place museum
Sights & Landmarks
Historic industrial facility with tours & demonstrations of the steam engine that once powered it.
Card Factory
Gift shop
Shopping
Chain retailer specialising in cards, gifts & party products, including balloons & wrapping.

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Weather in Wigan

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