Things to do in Wigan

Large Northern town with a rich history and plenty to see and do

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Local Attractions       Parks & Open spaces       Galleries      



Kittwake Canal Cruises
Departs from Wigan Pier.
Less than a mile



Ferrari 360 Driving Experience
Live your childhood dream and settle behind the wheel of the beautiful Ferrari 360 Modena for the greatest drive of your life.
2.7 miles



Formula One Experience
Make those motoring dreams a reality with this once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive a genuine ex-Grand Prix Formula One racing car.
2.7 miles



Drumcroon Art Gallery
Popular art gallery.
Less than a mile

Haigh Country Park
250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills.  www 
2.1 miles
Parks And Open Spaces In Wigan
Details of all parks and open spaces in Wigan.  www 
2 miles
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  Sports & Leisure in Wigan


Fitness & Leisure centres       Bowling       Walks & Cycle rides       Special Interest      

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AMF Ten Pin Bowling
Ten-pin bowling centre.
Less than a mile



Kittwake Canal Cruises
Departs from Wigan Pier.
Less than a mile



Ferrari 360 Driving Experience
Live your childhood dream and settle behind the wheel of the beautiful Ferrari 360 Modena for the greatest drive of your life.
2.7 miles



Formula One Experience
Make those motoring dreams a reality with this once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive a genuine ex-Grand Prix Formula One racing car.
2.7 miles

DW Fitness
Health and fitness club.  www 
Less than a mile
Ladybird Fitness
Ladies only gym and fitness centre.  www 
Less than a mile
Robin Park Arena, Sports And Tennis Centre
Wide range of indoor and outdoor sports activities.  www 
2 miles
Total Fitness
Health and fitness centre.  www 
2 miles
Wigan Walks
Comprehensive list of walks in and around Wigan.  www 
2 miles
Elite Karting
Premier indoor karting centre.  www 
Less than a mile

  


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Where to stay in Wigan

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Did you know...

  • Wigan Pier, once a musical hall joke, has been restored as one of the UK's top heritage attractions, winning 15 national tourism awards for its portrait of local life at the turn of the century.
  • Famous Wigan food products include Heinz baked beans, Pataks Indian foods, Potters herbal remedies, Uncle Joe's Mint Balls, and De Roma ice cream.
  • Marks and Spencer was born in Wigan when Michael Marks joined forces with Thomas Spencer in 1894. For three years the town was the firm's headquarters.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: 62 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA

Famous for...

Wigan Pier

Annual events in Wigan