Welcome to Wigan

Wigan is a town in the county of Lancashire, located in the northwest of England. It has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and was an important centre for coal mining and textile production during the Industrial Revolution. Today, Wigan is a bustling town with a population of over 100,000 people, and is known for its vibrant culture, friendly locals, and beautiful countryside.

One of the most popular attractions in Wigan is the Wigan Pier, which was made famous by George Orwell's book "The Road to Wigan Pier". The pier was originally a coal loading dock, but has since been transformed into a cultural centre with a museum, art gallery, and theatre. Visitors can learn about the town's history, enjoy live performances, and take a stroll along the canal.

Another must-see attraction in Wigan is Haigh Woodland Park, a beautiful parkland that covers over 250 acres. The park features a variety of walking trails, picnic areas, and a children's play area, as well as a golf course and a high ropes course. Visitors can also explore the historic Haigh Hall, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 19th century. With its stunning scenery and wide range of activities, Haigh Woodland Park is a great place to spend a day out in Wigan.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 5.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Georges Church Of England Primary School Chorley Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Purcell	Carr Lane Chorley Lancashire PR7 3JU 01257262323 School Website
Holy Cross Catholic High School A Sports And Science College Voluntary Aided School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Ivan Gaughan	Myles Standish Way Chorley Lancashire PR7 3LS 01257262093 School Website
Albany Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Mayland	Bolton Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 3AY 01257244020 School Website
Shaftesbury High School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Abigale Bowe	Weldbank Lane Chorley Lancashire PR7 3NQ 01257249803 School Website
Westmorland School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Asher	Weldbank Lane Chorley Lancashire PR7 3NQ 1257278899 School Website
St Gregorys Catholic Primary School Chorley Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Darren Darbyshire	Eaves Green Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 3QG 01257263865 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Chorley Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr B Broderick	Brooke Street Chorley Lancashire PR6 0LB 01257262659 School Website
Mayfield School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ian Dickson	Gloucester Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 3HN 01257263063 School Website
Duke Street Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Kidd	Duke Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 3DU 01257239950 School Website
Duke Street Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Miss Sue Conron	Duke Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 3DU 01257262430 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Adlington (Lancashire) Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, PR6 9RS 1.29 Miles

Chorley Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS 1.37 Miles

Buckshaw Parkway Station Approach, Buckshaw Village, Lancashire, PR7 7EY 3.25 Miles

Blackrod Station Road, Blackrod, Lancashire, BL6 5JH 3.31 Miles

Euxton Balshaw Lane Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX 3.33 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A A Taxis 01257 261111 33 Eaves La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0QA 1.08 Miles
C And S Travel 01257 277211 57 Moor Rd, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2LR 1.16 Miles
Star Cars 01257 233363 Northumberland St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2BQ 1.28 Miles
Oasis Travel 01257 272888 Northumberland St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2BQ 1.28 Miles
Yellow Cabs 01257 271108 1 Houghton St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0RG 1.34 Miles
Chorley Taxis 01257 232222 107 Market St, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2SQ 1.34 Miles
Private Hire Four Four Taxis 01257 264444 Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA 1.46 Miles
44 Taxis 01257 274444 Friday Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AA 1.46 Miles
A1 Taxis 01257 233333 192 Eaves La, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0AU 1.52 Miles
Mlc Travel Ltd 01257 410850 58 Montcliffe Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 0EW 1.62 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bolton Road Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Carr Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Limbrick Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Rawlinson Bridge Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Pilling Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Southdown Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farnworth House Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cowling Brow Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Oaks Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Weldbank Lane Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Harrison Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yarrow Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brooke Street Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Morrisons Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Eaves Green Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Adlington Medical Centre 01257 482076	Adlington Medical Centre 22-24 Babylon Lane Anderton Chorley, Lancashire PR6 9NW
Library House Surgery 01257 262081	Library House Surgery Avondale Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 2AD
Library House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Avondale Road Chorley PR7 2AD
Library House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Avondale Road Chorley PR7 2AD
The Chorley Surgery 01257 513970	24-26 Gillibrand Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 2EJ

Local Stores

Petrol Chorley - Moor Road
117 Moor Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 2NU
01257 263150
Store Website
1.18 miles

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SPAR Coppull
34
Spendmore Lane
Coppull
PR7 4NY
01257 791729
Store Website
1.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Adlington / Adlington Veterinary Centre
150 Chorley Road Adlington Lancashire PR6 9LQ 01257 474800 adlington@medivet.co.uk Website 1.31 miles

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Chorley Vets
77 - 79 Market Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 2SN 01257 274767 management@chorleyvets.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Limited
23 Crown Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DX 01257 276517 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 1.62 miles
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Gillivervet
Garwood Bolton Road Anderton Chorley Lancashire PR6 9HN 01257 483161 office@gillivervet.co.uk Website 1.83 miles

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Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital)
Water Street Chorley Lancashire PR7 1EX 01257 262448 chorley@medivet.co.uk Website 1.83 miles
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Pinewood Veterinary Practice Ltd
10 Mill Street Coppull Lancashire PR7 5AZ 01257 367 550 admin@pinewoodvets.co.uk Website 2.06 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Yarrow Valley Country Park
Chorley PR7 3QL 1.67 miles

Location what3words jeeps.eager.cheat

Lever Park And Rivington
Horrobin Ln Rivington Bolton BL6 7SE 2.02 miles Rivington Ln Horwich, Bolton Bl6 7Sb

Location what3words backs.sedative.trail

Cuerden Valley Park
Great Place For Dogs To Have Off Lead Walk ,Water Woods And Mud. 224 Preston Rd Whittle-Le-Woods Chorley PR6 7HW 3.94 miles

Location what3words hatter.radiates.yard

Haigh Woodland Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Haigh Woodland Park, Which Is Close To Wigan. Haigh Woodland Park Is One Of The North West's Most Treasured Natural Attractions. It Has Impressive Grounds And Woodlands Which You And Your Dog Can Enjoy, Along With A Stretch Of The Walk Being Alongside The Leeds And Liverpool Canal. WN2 1PE 4.25 miles Haigh Woodland Park Is Within Easy Reach Of Both The M6 (J27) And The M61 (J6). If Approaching From The M6, Take The A49 Towards Standish, Then The B5239 To Haigh. Look Out For The B5239 And Aspull, Then Haigh, When Leaving The M61. Alternatively, Haigh Woodland Park Can Easily Be Found Close To The Two Main A Roads, The A6 And The A49.

Location what3words gravel.brain.empire

Roddlesworth Reservoirs And Tockholes Plantation
1 Garstang Terrace Tockholes Darwen BB3 0NZ 5.76 miles Take The A675 Belmont Road And Between Abbey Village And Belmont Turn Off East Onto Crookfield Road/Tockholes Road (Sign Posted Tockholes). There Are A Few Car Parks Along This Road, But Follow The Road Until You Reach The Settlement Of Rydal Fold Where You Will Find A Car Park On The Right Hand Side Between The Royal Arms And The Country Cafe. The First Section Of The Car Park Is For The Pub And The Back Section Is A Public Car Park. The Walk Starts From The Gate On The Opposite Side Of The Road From The Pub.

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Upper Roddlesworth Reservoir
Hills, Water, Mud, Streams, Long Grass, Other Dog Walkers And Plenty More. The Area Is Perfect For A Dog Walk. Tockholes Rd Lancashire 5.79 miles Upper Roddelsworth Resevoir

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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