The Victorian canopy that once stood at the entrance to Wigan's original Market Hall has begun its third chapter.
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Land trains are back at Haigh hall for the summer, with the rides running every half hour between 10:30am and 3pm
Wigan's historic Plantation Gates and Lodges at Haigh Woodland Park will open to the public next week following a major restoration project, featuring a new immersive art installation celebrating the estate’s history and landscape
Bickershaw Festival in May 1972. When Wigan made rock history.... and it was organised by Jeremy Beadle!
A major celebration of local heritage is coming to town as the Wigan History Festival takes place at Wigan Parish Church on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April. This two-day event
A hidden tennis club opposite Wigan Infirmary has been quietly bringing players together for more than 100 years.
“Imagine growing up with a grandad who is the most loved man in Wigan.” Gareth's first memory of his 'Grandad Billy' is a big imposing man in the pub he used to run, The Griffin.
In Wigan, we don’t question the air smelling like mint—we know exactly what’s cooking. That unmistakable scent, drifting across the town centre means one thing: Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls are
