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shops, art and country/canal trails
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OK, so it's not a major tourist hotspot, but there's more there than you think
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Nice, but not pretty
nylo Says: Winter Hill is a landmark visible from many towns in Lancashire. There are 3 distinctive features of the hill: transmitter Mast, Rivington Pike and the Pigeon Tower.Its a beautiful walk, but can be very steep in parts. Make sure you wear appropriate footwear and take warm...
sandysmith Says: Wigan's history of cotton spinning industry is evident by the acrhicture and museum of Trencherfield Mill. You can see by the date on its exterior that is was built in 1907 for William Woods and son. It closed in 1968 when it was still part of the large Courthaulds chain and...
nylo Says: A theme park for people of ALL ages! My partner and I went on a cold rainy day (which turned hail/snow). The rides werent the most frightning Iv been on, and there were plenty of great rides for kids (which we enjoyed more than the "scarey" rides). And the animal farm was...
nylo Says: Haigh Hall is situated in 250 acres of park and woodland. The hall itself is now for use of buisness & leisure activites, unlike many of the usual heritage halls & houses around the UK.But you will find it nice to take the family, there is minigolf, a miniture train,...
mex79 Says: Visit the JJB stadium to watch Wigan Athletic or Wigan Warriors. Walk through the Plantations up to Haigh Hall Country Park. Visit one of the Flashes to see the birdlife - Scotsmans Flash in Poolstock and Pennington Flash in Leigh. Wigan Pier isn't worth visiting anymore...
Balam Says: The church in Wigan town center is a fantastic building dating from the 1500's. It has been restored twice, once in about 1630 and again in 1847. Although closed while there is no service on, the architecture on the outside of the buildings, and the grounds round it, are...
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Premier Inn Wigan (M6, Jct 25)
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sandysmith Says: This pub enjoys a picturesque setting by the canalside near to the Top Lock. Two private houses in mock Tudor style were turned into one to create this place more than 100 years ago. It serves welcome refreshment and good home cooking - note no credit cards are taken...
Taybarn Restaurant: Like a school canteen
luxury40 Says: The restaurant is basically an all you can eat canteen and the food is poorly presented & basic to say the least. If all you want is quantity then this is the place for you. If not then dont bother. the salomon kebabs were ok,
Balam Says: We called in The Raven mainly because we couldnt decide where to eat, and places like Subway and McDonalds were all full. We both had the Cajun chicken, but it was absaloutly fantastic, the best i've ever had when eating out. It was served with a healthy portion (or not...as...
Wigan Town Centre: Fancy Dress Boxing Night
nylo Says: Boxing Night in Wigan town centre is the location for a fun filled night out! Fancy is the dress standard! Its the best night out I have ever had in Wigan so far, with every kind of fancy dress cosutme out you could ever think of! Fancy Dress on Boxing Night
Club Nirvana: something for the weekend @ Northern Lights!
mex79 Says: A century old cinema that was converted into a dance nightclub during the 1990's and later turned into a live music venue.The venue currently hosts live gigs (Arctic Monkeys and other high profile indie acts have played here) but its main nights are its under 18's rock night...
sandysmith Says: Wigan is also situated on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal so you may well arrive in Wigan by narow boat! Whilst it doesn't have the spectacular Bingley Five Rise lock staircase section (much further upstream) it does have its fair share of locks to navigate. Starting by...
sandysmith Says: Wigan straddles the North Western border between Greater Manchester and Lancashire, its between junctions 24 and 27 of the M6 and junctions 5 and 6 of the M61. By rail it lies between Warrington and Preston on the West Coast line (North/South) and between Manchester and...
Ethnic Emporium: all things out of the ordinary
Balam Says: The Ethnic Emporium sells all things bizzare. Every town usualy has at least one of these shops, but this one did seem extra special. It has been in the local news recently about a 260 million year old fossil on sale there. It contains alot of Pagan, Hindu and Bhuddist...
Uncle Joe's Emporium: Keep you all aglow...
Balam Says: In 1898, Mrs Santus wasmaking sweets in her kitchen at home using pure cane sugar, oil of peppermint and cream of tartar. Now, 110 years later, Wm Santus and Co, the name of a factory in Wigan, Lancashire, still make 'Uncle Joe's Mint Balls' to the exact same method and...
sandysmith Says: Sir William Bradshaw of Haigh.A knight of some renown.Married a young girl from Blackrod and Haigh.On the outskirts of old Wigan town.Sir William, he had to go away.To fight in some war.It may have been Bannockburn.Or it could have been further afar.Now, it's said he was...
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Wigan Pier seems to be the main known attraction in Wigan. But the attraction is no longer what it used to be. Ofcourse the pier is still there, many canal walks begin here which are great if the weather is decent, but you cannot go inside the building there, where they would have different exhibitions.
Unique Suggestions: Take your walking shoes and go for a walk along the Leeds-Liverpool canal.
Updated Dec 3, 2008
Name
Wigan Athletic
Nickname
The Latics
Stadium
JJB Stadium
League Play In
Premier League
Honours
Home Kit
Blue and white striped shirt,
Away Kit
To be continued
Updated Apr 26, 2006
sandysmith Says: Along the route of the Wigan WAy are several canalside pubs where you can stop en route for resfreshment - this one in the pic is the Commercial Inn - we didn't stop here but one just a bit further up - the Kirkless Hall (see restaurant tip).
sandysmith Says: The Wigan Way is an 8 mile circular route starting from Wigan Pier to Haigh Hall and back to Wigan.We enjoyed this easy mainly level walk one July on a balmy summer's day.The most scenic part is throught he Leeds to Liverpool Canal - which although the longest canal in...
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Wigan was a former coal mining and cotton mill town. We came here to take a look at the famously riddiculed Wigan Pier and the museum of Victorian life here - but found it closed:-S Never the less we...
Uncle Joes mint balls an a Pier
Wigan is Famous for it's Uncle Joes Mint Balls and for having a Pier even though it is nowhere near the sea.
Ah, Wigan. Not top of the tourist's list, but it's were my family come from. Or the better half anyway.... I've never lived here, but I spend many many days over here visiting family and watching...
There has been a lot said about Wigan over the years, a lot of it little more than making the town the butt of musical hall jokes and ridicule, but for all the fun made of my home town it still...
Wigan is a proud town in the North West of England, between Manchester and Liverpool. It has heritage which means a lot to the locals, but it has to be said, this isn't a holiday destination. It is......
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